Discovery Holiday Parks - Whyalla Foreshore
Spencer Gulf, South Australia (SA)

Activities & Attractions

Four Day Itinerary

Day 1

Explore the Mount Laura Museum.  Attractions include a Telecommunication Museum, 1900’s Steam Locomotive, Collection of horse drawnMt Laura Homesteadvehicles, Agricultural implements and a beautiful heritage rose garden.  The homestead is now the home of an extensive pictorial record of the early years of the City’s development and many items of memorabilia are also displayed.  Gay Street Cottage, the Engine Shed and the Telecommunications Museum are all there showing the history of Whyalla.

Make yourself familiar with what the local businesses have to offer you. Places of retail interest include Westland’s Shopping Centre and the City Plaza. Something  for everyone.

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For the fishing enthusiasts, there are many fishing charters available, or for those lucky enough to have a boat the local boat ramp is close handy.  Try your luck at catching the “Big Red”.  www.whyallafishingcharters.com.au

Day 2   Steel Works

Take a Steel Works tour.  Hear the story behind over 100 years of significant Australian Iron and Steelmaking history. As you travel in air conditioned comfort you will pass the Blast Furnace, Wharf, Coke Ovens, Reed Beds, Water recycling plant, Steelmaking and Casting Plant.

Take a guided tour of the HMAS Whyalla Landlocked Naval Corvette, and then explore the Whyalla Maritime Museum. There the WWII displays tell the story of the four corvettes that were built in Whyalla. Along with a model railway display, the museum boasts scale models, photographs, documents, tools and artefacts that reflect the BHP shipbuilding era in Whyalla.

Day 3    Point Lowly Lighthouse.

Pack a picnic lunch and take a leisurely 20minute drive out to the Point Lowly Lighthouse. Point Lowly & Fitzgerald Bay offer miraculous views of the gulf waters framed by the picturesque Southern Flinders Ranges.

Take your time and explore the 12km Freycinet Trail, where you can hike, bike or drive. Interpretive signs have been provided along the trail that explains the Aboriginal History, early European exploration, marine life, flora and fauna and the contemporary use of modern technology in the area.

On your return to Whyalla, stop and take a drive through the Whyalla Conservation Park – best viewed at dusk.  Wild Dog Hill is an outstanding topographical feature of the park as it rises suddenly from its surrounding plains.  Kangaroos are commonly found, along with lizards and small marsupials.  Please note that this road isn’t suited to caravans.

Day 4   AdaRyan Gardens

Kick back and relax! Take a leisurely stroll along the beach towards the marina. Spend some quiet time walking through the Ada Ryan Gardens. Here you will see a collection of animals, including birds, kangaroos, rabbits and other wildlife. These gardens have well shaded lawned areas, free bbq and picnic facilities. Great for the whole family!

Once you have explored the gardens, take a walk over to the boat ramp, where you may be lucky enough to spot some of the friendly local dolphins.

Information about any of these attractions in Whyalla and surrounds can be obtained from our reception.