Top Attractions in WHYALLA

• Whyalla Maritime Museum - Features the largest permanently land-locked ship in Australia – the HMAS Whyalla. Other features include a tribute to Whyalla’s shipping past as well as one of the largest 00-guage model railways in Australia.
  
  
• Whyalla Wildlife and Reptile Sanctuary - One of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive arid lands wildlife parks featuring a walk-through aviary, free ranging kangaroos and emus, plus many other species of Australian fauna including bandicoots, dingoes and possums.
  
  
• Ada Ryan Gardens - Offer well shaded lawns, a collection of kangaroos, birds and parrots and a duck pond to entertain the children.
  
  
• Whyalla Conservation Park - The main feature of the park is Wild Dog Hill which offers a clear view of the park and surrounding areas. Interpretive markers allow visitors to gain an understanding of the semi-arid vegetation.
  
  
• Whyalla Foreshore - A large recreational area offering visitors opportunities for swimming, fishing and windsurfing.
  
  
• Port Bonython - View the Santos plant from the roadside and shoreline vantage points.
  
  
• Point Lowly - Dominated by the Point Lowly Lighthouse, this area is a popular spot for dolphin watching, bird watching, general sightseeing and fishing.
  
  
• Hummock Hill Lookout - Once a gun battery and observation post during World War 2, this lookout offers views of Whyalla, the foreshores, Spencer Gulf and the Flinders Ranges.
  
  
• Whyalla Art Group Gallery - Contains a display of paintings covering local scenes, the Flinders Ranges, sea and landscapes.
  
  
• Tanderra Craft Village - A regional art and craft centre with monthly markets.
  
  
• Mount Laura Homestead Museum - Housed in a former sheep station homestead, the museum contains much of Whyalla’s history and district including many old photographs.
  
  
• Parks - Wilson Park and Civic Park both offer pleasant grassed areas and picnic facilities for residents and visitors.
  
  

Top Activities For WHYALLA

• Tourist Drive - A 30 kilometre trip designed to give a complete picture and understanding of Whyalla – its attractions, developments and way of life.
  
  
• Steelworks Tours - Learn about the steel-making process by viewing the coke ovens, the blast furnace and the steel making plant.
  
  
• Golf at the Whyalla golf club. -
  
  
• Scenic Flights - Take a local scenic flight and enjoy the beauty and interest of the upper Spencer Gulf region.
  
  
• Fishing - Take a chartered fishing tour from Whyalla.
  
  
• Harley Tours into the Flinders Ranges or a destination of your choice. -