Located on Eyre Peninsula’s Spencer Gulf in South Australia, Whyalla is an important hub and the region’s biggest city for retail shopping. Whyalla boasts a warm climate, accessible ocean shores and saltwater fishing. Whyalla represents South Australia’s foremost combination of industrial and nature-based experiences. With vivid scenery, small city charm, distinctive mystic outback landscapes and year-round things to do, Whyalla offers discovery, unique Australian natural wonders and absolute contrast in nature based and industrial activities. Activities that are significant to the landscape and geography of the region that will enthral and gratify those looking to unearth and experience learning, adventure time and witness unrivalled sights and happenings.

Treasures, artefacts and memorabilia of the ship building era of Whyalla including a wartime corvette the former HMAS Whyalla to tour.

Shopping for travelling, every day or for relaxation? Whyalla will inspire and deliver. Whether you enjoy a mall, a plaza or the intimate experience of a local precinct Whyalla has it all.

Starting only 45 minutes from Whyalla, a day trip into the Flinders Ranges and Outback region delivers adventure into an ancient land.

Cowell is a coastal town on Franklin Harbour on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula, an hour’s drive on the Lincoln Highway South of Whyalla.

Whyalla is famous for our captivating cuttlefish and dolphins, steelworks industry and nature based activities. Unearth natural wonders, experiences and landscapes.

Whyalla has a lot to love and even more to Unearth. Marvel at the natural wonders, picturesque landscapes, amazing sunsets, thrilling adventures and one of a kind experiences.

Unearth the vibrancy of Whyalla at local events, markets, visiting shows and exhibitions. Enjoy local craftsmanship, motor sports, festivals and live theatre and music.

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

Visitors will be awed by the dramatic events and vivid colours and textures that shape Whyalla. Feel the heat and witness the spectacle of red hot coals emerging from the massive coke ovens at the Whyalla steelworks when learning about the transformation of ore into steel; wonder at the antics of the local resident dolphins and feel the sand between your toes when searching for a delicious meal of fresh crab off the Whyalla Foreshore beach.

Dive or snorkel and witness the camouflage and colourful mating rituals of Whyalla’s distinctive Giant Cuttlefish. Relax within the ocean and wonders of the unique Northern Coastline and beaches on the tranquil Spencer Gulf which are back dropped by the ancient Southern Flinders Ranges. Spectacular sunsets and shimmering horizons, unrivalled natural events and industry that strengthens the nation await the adventurous ready to unearth our earth’s raw essence up close.

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