Whyalla

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Whyalla on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is a city where the Outback meets the Sea. With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, fascinating history and plenty to see and do, Whyalla is an ideal holiday destination.

The city itself features an excellent foreshore, with a delightful shady park and marina. There are excellent cafes and restaurants close to the beach to sit back and take in the atmosphere.

See the Whyalla Maritime Museum or Mount Laura Homestead, take a tour of the steelworks or attend one of Whyalla's friendly community events, such as the Easter snapper fishing comp.

Whyalla is fast building a name as a fisherman's paradise. With a wide array of species for anglers to test their skills, including the elusive 'big red snapper'.

There are some excellent coastal scenic drives overlooking the Southern Flinders Ranges and usually rewarded with sightings of dolphins frolicking in the shallow waters.

• Just over 30km from the city is Point Lowly Lighthouse, a local icon. The safe nearby beaches are great for kids and there is magnificent fishing from shore or boat. Diving in the area is fantastic particularly during the renowned Giant Australian Cuttlefish season.
• Whyalla Maritime Museum
• HMAS Whyalla
• Hummock Hill
• Mt Laura Homestead Museum
• Visiting the Steelworks
• Whyalla Fauna and Reptile Park
• Port Lowly Lighthouse.