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Things to see in Port Pirie (Australia): 9 places and when to go
Port Pirie is a town in Australia, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Mountains (6), Wildlife (2). The best known are Bentley Hill, Frypan Hill and Graves Hill. The best time to come is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Australia · -33.1911, 137.99
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Mountains (6) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to April and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ADL Adelaide, 202 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Frypan Hill, at 718 m.
What to see in Port Pirie
The places in and around Port Pirie, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bentley HillMountain in South Australia, Australia27 km
- Frypan HillMountain in Australia20 km
- Graves HillMountain in South Australia, Australia16 km
- Mount EllenMountain in Mount Remarkable, South Australia, Australia26 km
- Mount ZionMountain in Australia20 km
- White Cliff HillMountain in South Australia, Australia25 km
- Port Pirie Railway Station MuseumMuseum2.5 km
- Unnamed (No.HA912) Heritage AgreementProtected area25 km
- Wapma Thura-Southern Flinders Ranges National ParkProtected area21 km
When to go to Port Pirie
The best time to visit Port Pirie is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible13:58
- FebPossible13:11
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:10
- MayPossible10:17
- JunPossible9:49
- JulPossible10:00
- AugPossible10:46
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:51
- NovBest time13:45
- DecPossible14:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 49. In March, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Port Pirie
The nearest main airport is Adelaide International Airport (ADL, Adelaide), 202 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Melrose6 places41 km
- Whyalla12 places44 km
- Jamestown5 places57 km
- Port Augusta18 places81 km
- Peterborough, South Australia15 places83 km
- Wallaroo, South Australia13 places89 km
And all of Australia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Port Pirie?
The best known: Bentley Hill, Frypan Hill, Graves Hill, Mount Ellen, Mount Zion. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Port Pirie?
March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 49.
How do you get to Port Pirie?
The nearest main airport is Adelaide International Airport (ADL), 202 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Port Pirie as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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