Outback SA

The Outback Communities Authority, based in South Australia, plays a vital role in supporting the people who call the vast Outback SA region home, providing services and facilities across an area that encompasses more than 63% of the state. Its work helps remote townships thrive by advocating for local needs, improving public services, and strengthening community vibrancy and resilience.

Outback SA offers travellers an unforgettable encounter with vast deserts, dramatic mountain ranges and geological marvels shaped over millions of years. The region is home to renowned natural wonders, including Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre and Ikara–Flinders Ranges, where Wilpena Pound creates one of the country's most recognisable natural amphitheatres. Beyond its scenery, the outback reflects a deep cultural heritage, with stories and histories woven through Aboriginal cultural sites, colonial heritage places and legendary railways that shaped the state's development.

Travellers can enjoy attractions such as historic outback tracks, stargazing locations and National Parks, enhanced by accessible facilities in key townships and community spaces that support safer, easier exploration of remote environments. With its rich history, unique landscapes and welcoming communities, the Outback SA region invites travellers to discover more and plan their next journey into South Australia's remarkable interior.