Whyalla Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in South Australia
About Whyalla
Hummock Hill, the hill adjacent to the current town centre, was named by Matthew Flinders in 1802, during his voyage in the Investigator. The first population came to develop the nearby iron ore deposits in 1900 and developed into a small town soon after. With the establishment of the steelworks inNewcastleWhyalla developed into a major port for iron ore shipments to the east, and in the 1950s a steelworks opened in the town. BHP started operating dual steel works in Newcastle and Whyalla, shipping coal from the Hunter Valley in New South Wales to Whyalla and returning the ships laden with iron ore to Newcastle. The town also has a history of shipbuilding, and the naval ship Whyalla, now on display at the museum, was constructed in the town.
Top Attractions in Whyalla
Explore the best things to see and do in Whyalla:
- ★Dolphins
- ★Fish
- ★Hummock Hill Lookout
- ★Steelworks Tours
- ★Swimming
- ★Whyalla Maritime Museum
Where to Eat in Whyalla
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Sumthin' Tastee
Where to Stay in Whyalla
- 🏨Sundowner Hotel
- 🏨Whyalla Foreshore Motel
Whyalla Travel Guide Sections
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