ROXBY DOWNS
Roxby Downs is one of the main points en route to the Cattle Drive for tours five to seven.
Set among rich red sand dunes and native pine, Roxby Downs is fast becoming an ideal place to start your journey of discovery into the 'real' Australian Outback. Roxby Downs is the most modern of Outback towns and has REX flight access to Olympic Dam airport 15 kilometres from town. Located 550 kilometres north of Adelaide, Roxby Downs is connected to the Stuart Highway by 90 kilometres of sealed road. The well maintained Borefield Road connects Roxby Downs to the famous Oodnadatta Track. Roxby Downs has all the facilities a traveller will need to relax, replenish supplies and gather information before heading bush.
While in Roxby Downs, take a tour of the giant Olympic Dam Mine, the largest mineral ore body of its kind in the world. Also visit Arid Recovery, a giant conservation reserve, which has been restored to a semblance of its pre-European state. The recently completed cultural precinct is a must see. This complex houses the visitor information centre, art gallery, cinema, interpretive display, auditorium and Dunes Café.
Accommodation
Roxby Downs Motor Inn
Richardson Place, Roxby Downs South Australia 5725
A striking six storey high tent spire covers the complex providing an unmistakable landmark in this remote desert region.
Facilities: · swimming pool · spa · restaurant
Myall Grove Caravan Park
56-94 Burgoyne Street, Roxby Downs South Australia 5725
Accommodation ranges from two bedroom villas to powered and non-powered sites.
Facilities: · child swimming pool · playground · barbecue · kiosk · laundry
Roxby Downs Caravan Park
2 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs South Australia 5725
Accommodation ranges from ensuite cabins and caravans to powered and non-powered sites.
Facilities: · barbecue · kiosk · laundry
Tours
Arid Recovery Wildlife Tours
Explore this giant conservation reserve and learn about local plants and animals while supporting a local environmental project. This tour includes a night walk to a viewing hide where you have the chance to view reintroduced wildlife, previously extinct in this region such as Bilbies, Stick Nest Rats, Burrowing Bettongs and Western Barred Bandicoots. Tours of Arid Recovery depart from Roxby Downs around sunset.
Emu Walk / Arboretum Self Tour
A self guided walk through Roxby Downs, which highlights a variety of local flora species and takes you past a specially designed environmentally conscious house.
Olympic Dam Mine Site Tours
Olympic Dam, the largest mineral ore body of its kind in the world, mines approximately 10 million tonnes of ore each year. Learn about the procedures involved in processing ore at the metallurgical processing plant, through its final refined products of copper, uranium, gold and silver. Operates Monday, Thursday and Saturday 0900-1100. Includes pick up and return to Bus Park, Richardson Place.
Car Hire
Budget Four-Wheel-Drive Rental
Roxby Downs/Olympic Dam Airport
Phone: +61 8 8671 2599
Roxby Down Taxis
Phone: +61 0500 867 400
Operate airport transfers at a cost of approximately AUD$25.00 one way. Taxis must be pre booked.
Facilities
Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre
7 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs
Phone: +61 8 8671 2001
Email: visitors.info@rdcp.net
Hours: 7 days 9am-5pm
For more information visit: www.southaustralia.com
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