Top Things to do in Whyalla
Top 5 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Whyalla, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Whyalla, Australia including Cuttlefish Boardwalk, Liberty OneSteel Whyalla, Point Lowly Lighthouse, Whyalla Jetty, City Heritage Walk.
Restaurants in Whyalla
1. Cuttlefish Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Linepark
This is an experience not to be missed. Hire a wetsuit from the dive shop in town or bring your own. Amazing spectacle of breeding cuttlefish only metres front the shore. You don't need tanks. Just a snorkel and mask. Thanks to the Whyalla council for setting up change rooms and toilets and a chain to safely take snorkelers out to the cuttlefish. We are definitely going back next year.
2. Liberty OneSteel Whyalla
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By annski - Melbourne, Australia
This was a great tour, highly recommend it. The informative video prior to the tour is essential to sort out the whole process of turning iron ore into steel. The tour on a small bus was great, the guide and driver made sure both sides of the bus were able to see every section of the operation. Reversing or doing a U turn as required. We had organised our trip based on the days of the tour and also completed the Maritime Museum after the tour.
3. Point Lowly Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By branham2016 - Adelaide, Australia
Travelling from Whyalla to Port Augusta and the last off-road excursion is to Port Bonython and Point Lowly. Turning to the right off Port Lincoln Highway, we followed the access road that takes you past Port Bonython which is home to Santos' hydrocarbon processing plant and deep-water port. On the way in we passed several shacks giving us a clue that this may be recreational community with no shopping facilities. There is nearby the lighthouse a breakwater with a double boat ramp and a playground and toilet facilities which include disabled access toilets and cold showers. We went to see the lighthouse and wasn't disappointed. The adjacent car park is quite large and would cope with RVs and also caravans. Several information signs are located around so you know what you are looking at. The lighthouse was originally manned so there is still the keeper's cottages and a store room with the cottages available for holiday accommodation through the Whyalla Visitor information Centre. The view from the cottages is spectacular. Clearly marked paths ensure safe access to the lighthouse and outbuildings. The day we were there, a large group of birdlife was on the various rocky outcrops adding to the atmosphere. lt was also extremely windy and, given its remoteness from larger towns, one can get a sense of what it may have been like in 1883 when the original 15 metres tall tower was built. The lighthouse tower was extended by eight metres in 1909. The whole area is very picturesque with photo opportunities no matter where you looked. lt was really enjoyable visiting Point Lowly, soaking in the landscape, the history and the atmosphere of a remote location that is not that far from civilization - a great spot to get away from it all. As there is no food available at the Point, make sure you travel with a supply! Return? Yes! This is one spot I have added to the “Return to Bucket List”
