Love Whyalla

Boasting a warm climate, accessible beaches and great fishing, Whyalla has something for everyone. 

Whyalla, located on Eyre Peninsula’s Spencer Gulf, is our region’s biggest city – and, as such, is an important retail hub for our smaller neighbouring communities.

We’re a friendly city famous for our captivating cuttlefish, steelworks, mining and industry, and variety regional shopping, with many national retailers located in the city.

Over 300 days of sunshine per annum gives local residents an enviable lifestyle and visitors a great time. With natural wonders, spectacular vistas and beaches, unique one of a kind experiences and great services, Whyalla has a lot to love.
 

Love Coasting

Sun, sand, sea, magic. Whyalla sunlight shimmers off the surfaces of the water and the edges of the horizon as you coast at one with the ocean and the road.

You may love making sand castles

Sand castle building is the most enjoyable activity for people of any age. Whyalla beaches provide fun for families and recreational relaxation pursuits for everyone.

OUR SUNSETS ARE PRETTY DISTRACTING

Off in the distance, the sun sets and vivid ruby and tangerine streaks caress the blue brow of the Whyalla skyline.

You might love Maritime History

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

You could love what's underneath

What natural wonders does Whyalla hold in its deeps? Humans have been captivated with what is under the sea and the earth for centuries.

Love taking the Scenic Route

There are indescribable feelings that occur when touring scenic Whyalla. Feelings of comfort and relaxation, wonderment and exhilaration, adventure and togetherness.

Love looking at stuff?

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.

Love the neighbourhood

Whyalla is a great base to unearth the region on day trips with numerous towns and attractions less than two hours away.

Love Nature

There is no better feeling in this world than to be outdoors with nature, especially when there are so many Whyalla natural wonders to unearth and experience.

Whyalla is also well served by numerous parks, beaches and walking trails designed to educate, relax and inform. Our history is rich in mining and maritime industry – history buffs will find no shortage of interesting museums and artefacts to satisfy their interests. We’d love to see what you love about Whyalla.

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Whyalla Visitor Centre, Lincoln Highway
Open: 7 days Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. 
Weekends and public holidays 10am–4pm. 
Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day 
Phone: (08) 8645 7900 Email: visitor.centre@whyalla.sa.gov.au

TOLL FREE: 1800 088 589


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