Port Broughton

Understand

Port Broughton received its name from the river flowing north of the township, named by Edward John Eyre in 1839 after the first Anglican Archbishop of Australia. The population of Port Broughton is around 1,000 with it becoming increasingly popular with retirees; the population in the summer holidays reaches 4,000.

Tourist Information Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre, Kadina (The Farm Shed Museum & Tourism Centre), 50 Moonta Road, Kadina, toll-free: 1800 654 991, fax: +61 8 8821 4633, [email protected]. M-F 9AM - 5PM; Sa & Su 10AM - 4PM. Port Broughton Visitor Information Outlet, Bay St, ☏ +61 8 8635 2261, [email protected].

Getting there

Port Broughton is a small diversion when driving north from Adelaide towards Port Augusta on the A1. If you are travelling for the journey, and not for speed then Port Broughton offers a much more pleasant stopping off point than Snowtown or Crystal Brook.

See

Historic Jetty. (updated Jun 2021) Port Broughton Heritage Centre, 10 Edmund St, ☏ +61 467 188 227. Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3. Local history museum. Adult $7, Family $15, Concession $5. (updated May 2024)

Do

Port Broughton is a popular fishing destination, with many fishing charter tour operators using it as a base.

Eat

Palate 2 Palette, 6 Bay Street, Port Broughton (In the main street of Port Broughton), ☏ +61 8 8635 2552, [email protected]. Restaurant, wine bar, coffee lounge and art gallery featuring works by established and emerging artists. Fine wines, food with an Asia and Europe influence. Fresh coffee.

Sleep

Port Broughton Caravan Park, 2 Barker Street, ☏ +61 8 8635 2188, [email protected]. Port Broughton Caravan Park is a four-star AAA rated park offering a wide range of accommodation catering to all budgets. Villas four-star, deluxe spa/cottages and ensuite standard units three and a half star, budget park cabins two and a half star.