In the South Australian desert, 550km north ofAdelaide, lies The Olympic Dam Mine, one of the largest known copper and uranium deposits in the world. The nearbyRoxby Downs township services and houses themine’s workforce.
Take a tour of the Olympic Dam, hosted by BHP Billiton three times a week. The tour runs for 2 hours, picking you up from the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre at 9am.
Uncover the local community art projects scattered around town along the Roxby Downs Public Art Trail. Be sure to stop into the Roxbylink Art Gallery for local and South Australian exhibitions.
Pick up your Emu Walking Trail map and make your way through Roxby Downs residential streets, over sand dunes and through nature reserves, spotting native trees and wildlife along the way. The highest elevated point of the walk also gives you a view of the extensive Olympic Dam Mine site.
Finish the day on the Arid Recovery Sunset Tour, where you can discover the native wildlife, the rugged landscape and enjoy a spectacular outback sunset. After dark, explore the desert dunes as you make your way to the nocturnal hideout, allowing you to get a glimpse of the native wildlife.
For adventure seekers, get your hands dirty along the rugged Oodnadatta Track which follows the Old Ghan Railway from Adelaide to Alice Springs.
