Port Pirie

Australia

Port Pirie is a coastal town on the Spencer Gulf in South Australia, developed around its port and industry.

  • Nyrstar Port Pirie Smelter. Is the largest lead smelter in the world. The large chimney is visible from many miles around. The best view of the facility is probably from the other side of the Port Pirie River, just cross the river at the bridge to nowhere off the main street.
  • Flinders View Park.

Nyrstar Port Pirie Smelter. Is the largest lead smelter in the world. The large chimney is visible from many miles around. The best view of the facility is probably from the other side of the Port Pirie River, just cross the river at the bridge to nowhere off the main street.

Flinders View Park.

  • Solomontown Beach. A nice pier, man-made beach and swimming spot. Take care with strong tides if you go too far out into the river. Showers and change rooms.

Solomontown Beach. A nice pier, man-made beach and swimming spot. Take care with strong tides if you go too far out into the river. Showers and change rooms.

Restaurant at Port Germenin Hotel, 11 High St, +61 8 8634 5244.

Fork and Cork, 106 Gertrude St, +61 86 326867. Open for lunches Mon-Friday 10.30am-2.30pm. Modern, Fresh New Restaurant.

Cj1 Indian Curry, 160 Ellen St, +61 8 8633 2228. Cuisines Indian.

Cafe Delizioso, 31 Alexander St, +61 8 86 333 222.

Pizzario, 60 Main Rd, +61 8 8632 3626. Pizza Italian.