Whyalla
Australia · State of South AustraliaAU
City in South Australia
Whyalla is a city in South Australia. It was founded as Hummock's Hill, and was known by that name until 1916. It is the fourth most populous city in the Australian state of South Australia after Adelaide, Mount Gambier, and Gawler, and along with Port Pirie and Port Augusta is one of the three towns to make up the "Iron Triangle". It is a seaport located on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula and is known as the "Steel City" due to its integrated steelworks and shipbuilding heritage. The Whyalla Steelworks is the major employer in the town, and has in February 2025 been put into voluntary administration by the Government of South Australia. The port of Whyalla has been exporting iron ore since 1903.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 20,880
- Coordinates
- -33.033, 137.565
- Timezone
- Australia/Adelaide
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of Whyalla
Whyalla sits in State of South Australia, Australia and reads as a compact town. The headcount is close to 20,880. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Whyalla
Culture in Whyalla
(2)On the culture side, Whyalla offers Docks and Towers. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Whyalla. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach State of South Australia first, then drive or cycle into Whyalla. The local time zone is Australia/Adelaide.
Similar destinations
Places near Whyalla that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Whyalla known for?
- Whyalla is mainly a destination for culture, set in State of South Australia, Australia with around 20,880 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Whyalla?
- You can plan around Docks and Towers in Whyalla. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Whyalla located?
- Administratively, Whyalla sits in State of South Australia, Australia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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