A visitor's guide to whyalla 

whyalla Visitor Centre

The Whyalla Visitor Centre has a committed local team of professionals and resources that can offer information and support so you can unearth more of Whyalla.

For assistance in planning or booking your travel adventure to Whyalla, for fun, outdoor, kids or day activities, or to see what is happening during your stay, the Whyalla Visitor Centre team are there to help you unearth Whyalla for unforgettable experiences and lifetime memories.

We’ve got you covered with two visitor information sites.  Come and see us for merchandise, maps, tour information and local knowledge!

Click here to view the Whyalla Visitor Guide

 

Whyalla Visitor Centre
Lincoln Highway, Whyalla

  • Entrance point to the Whyalla Maritime Museum and Visitor Centre

  • Booking and departure point for Whyalla Steelworks site tours 

  • Bookings and entry for HMAS Whyalla Ship tours 

  • First point of contact for Cuttlefish tours, information and souvenirs

  • Brochures and souvenirs, local events and information

Open: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm & Weekends 10am -4pm.
Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day
Phone: +61 8 8645 7900 Free Call 1800 088 589
Email: visitor.centre@whyalla.sa.gov.au
Toll Free: 1800 088 589


Whyalla Foreshore Visitor Pod
Buttlingarra Way, Whyalla Foreshore

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 9:30am-1:30pm

Extended hours during school holidays

 

 

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Cuttlefest

Be brave this winter, and unearth adventure. Discover a vibrant underwater world and witness a globally unique phenomenon.

Weather and Climate

Whyalla has a Mediterranean style climate offering around 300 days of fine, generally clear and sunny weather to unearth and enjoy the many adventures available.

Outback Safety

If your trip to Whyalla is part of a longer journey within South Australia and Eyre Peninsula be well prepared if you are heading into a desert or remote outback area.

Maps & Itineraries

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.

Travel and Transport

Whyalla’s central location makes it easily accessible and ideally located for touring, vacationing and living a great lifestyle. Whyalla is proud to be a RV Friendly town.

Whyalla Accommodation

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.

Taste Whyalla

Wholesome and hearty fare reflecting regional produce will tantalise tastebuds and satisfy. Fine dining, café style, a meal on the run or dine at a local. Whyalla offers a range of dining options featuring regional produce inspired by freshness and seasonality.

Experience the Steelworks

Learn the stories and see behind the scenes of more than 100 years of significant Australian iron and steelmaking history. This Whyalla family recently took part in the special experience.

Tours

Take a Whyalla tour. Learn of steelmaking, ship building and the heritage of the area. Go fishing with a local, look over a mine and learn about what is deep underneath. Hear from a local the stories, the history and the facts.

Events Whyalla

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

Museums and History

In 1914 the town of Whyalla was proclaimed in the SA Parliament. The origin of the name is open to debate, but it is believed to have been named after a nearby ridge, Mount 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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