Unearth unforgettable experiences; Whyalla offers natural wonders contrasted with industry in vivid landscapes, aquatic serenity, sea life and great adventures. Located on Eyre Peninsula’s Spencer Gulf in South Australia, Whyalla is an important hub …

Varied Museums, galleries and tours give insights into Whyalla’s history from ship building at the Maritime Museum, Whyalla’s lifestyle and heritage at the Mount Laura Homestead Museum and the history of BHP at the SteelCap Gallery.

Whyalla is more than just a place to visit – it’s a city of opportunity that you’ll fall in love with and never want to leave. Whyalla helped build Australia through migration, mining, engineering and steelmaking; and was once worth nearly half of South Australia’s GDP.

The beginning or the end of your driving experience of South Australia’s Seafood Frontier Trail or Explorers Way, Whyalla is a great base to explore the region to unearth the natural wonders, beach landscapes and outback treasures on your travel adventure.

Unearth your seaside and coastal heaven in Whyalla. Beachside dining, picnics, family fun and leisure. Serene, secluded, sand, rocks or pebbles and stunning seascapes.

Tracks and trails get you to rocky shoreline access points to snorkel or dive to witness this incredible spectacle unique to Whyalla. Further along at Point Lowly or False Bay encounter beaches and seemingly endless sandy bays.

Whyalla is a pleasant drive amid rural South Australia; just over 4 hrs. from the capital city of Adelaide and just under 3 hrs. from Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula.

North of Kimba you will find the Gawler Ranges and to the South West is Caralue Bluff, Carrapee Hill and Dark Peake. Wild flowers, native birds and other Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, emus and wombats are in the area. Find out more about Kimba from the Whyalla Visitor Information Centre.

Whyalla offers a range of comfortable modern accommodation where you might stay a little longer than you planned. Whyalla features hotels, motels and four star apartments or cabins and caravan parks if sharing road-trip stories is more your style.

Ada Ryan Gardens is Whyalla’s most popular park, a haven for recreational relaxation with beautiful grounds. Featuring shady lawns and gardens, free BBQ’s and picnic facilities, bird aviaries, free tennis courts, beach volleyball, toilets, a playground and paved wheelchair- accessible paths.