Iron Knob Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in South Australia
About Iron Knob
Iron Knob, the first town west of Port Augusta on theEyre Highway, was based around the local mines, which aren't doing much these days. However, the town soldiers on, proud of its history, through the efforts of theProgress Association. Iron Knob's iron ore was of such high quality (upwards of 60% purity) that it led to the development of the Australian steel industry. It supplied iron to the Newcastle Steelworks and Port Kembla in the 1910s and 1920s and Whyalla in the 1930s. 21% of the steel required for the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was quarried at Iron Knob.
Top Attractions in Iron Knob
Explore the best things to see and do in Iron Knob:
- ★18 hole golf course
- ★Mine Tours
- ★Visitor Centre and Museum
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