Whyalla SA 5600
(Pop 22 500)
Pic by by Kerry Raymond
Whyalla, the Eyre Peninsula’s northern gateway, is a modern steel city located 381 km n-w of Adelaide. What began as the small settlement of Hummock Hill in 1860s is today SA’s largest provincial centre. The mining giant BHP turned Whyalla into a major production and shipbuilding centre. Australian Amateur Snapper Fishing Championship (Easter), Whyalla Show (Aug). Whyalla Conservation Park (10 km north) a scenic 30 min walk over Wild Dog Hill and native flora areas. Port Bonython & Port Lowly (34 km east) picturesque coastal areas with spectacular Spencer Gulf views, rock fishing, swimming beaches and historic Port Lowly Lighthouse (1883). Iron Knob (53 km n-w) famous mining town with museum and lookout tours. Whyalla has about a dozen motels/hotels, B&Bs, holiday apartments/cottages & caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: Lincoln Hwy. Tel (08) 8645 7900 or 1800 088 589.