OneSteel’s fully integrated steelworks opened in 1964 (previously BHP). Tours of OneSteel are the only regular public tours of their type in Australia and give a good insight into converting rough ore to the finished product. For Bookings see: WHYALLA MARITIME MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTRE Open every day 10am to 4pm Phone (08) 8645 8900 Fax (08) 8645 3620 Email: visitor.centre@whyalla.sa.gov.au
MIDDLEBACK THEATRE
Whyalla's Middleback Theatre is a multi-purpose arts centre that features touring exhibitions, performing arts and film screenings.
Visitors are invited to inspect displays in foyer and check out current shows and films (also on website). Member of Country Arts SA Open Tues-Fri 10:30am-5:30pm and 1/2 hour prior to screenings Sat. 141a Nicolson Ave (PO Box 640) WHYALLA SA 5600 Phone: 08 8644 7300 Fax: 08 8644 7399 Email: middleback@countryarts.org.au www.countryarts.org.au
MOUNT LAURA HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
The museum is centred around the Mount Laura Homestead built in 1922 on the then sheep station. Exhibits showcasing the history of Whyalla include Gay Street Cottage, Whyalla’s first police lockup, Barber Horse Drawn Vehicle Shed, Blacksmith Shop, Telecommunications Museum, Steam Train and Ore Truck. Open 10-noon weekdays and 2-4 Sundays. Small entrance fee. Ekbolm Street, Whyalla (behind Westland Shopping Centre) Phone (08) 8645 3565
STEEL CITY BOWL
Great fun *Automatic scoring *Pop up bumpers
*Video games and glow bowling.
*Licensed cafe
Open 7 Days 103 Essington Lewis Avenue, Whyalla Phone (08) 8645 8797 Fax (08) 8645 8788 ssteelci@bigpond.net.au
TANDERRA CRAFT MARKET
SA’s Largest Country Market
Local arts, crafts, hobbies, food and entertainment, mini golf, maze, shops, indoor and outdoor stalls. Held on the last weekend each month. See the Tanderra Single Men’s Quarters Museum. Alternate Highway One,
(200m north of Maritime Museum), Whyalla Phone (08) 8645 4656
THE TEDDY SHED & Gift Shop
Bears, Bears, Bears - Over 6,000 Teddies to choose from! Also giftware for all occasions, especially for weddings or the new baby. Cards, collectables, plaques, candles, frangrant sachets and more. PHOTOS – Do it yourself digital photos and 1 hour photo processing, enlargements, albums, picture frames, films etc. Open 6 days 131 Norrie Ave, (adjacent to Spot On Fishing) Whyalla Norrie Phone (08) 8645 8445 Email tedys4u@bigpond.net.au
THE DARLING TERRACE GALLERY Whyalla Art Group Inc
Welcome to our Art Gallery.
Showcasing paintings of local and visiting artists.
Most paintings are for sale.
The Gallery is run by Whyalla Art Group Inc. Open: Mon to Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun 2-4 or by arrangement phone 8645 9583 or 8649 3499
5 Darling Terrace, Whyalla (just north of Post Office)
WHYALLA MARITIME MUSEUM & Visitor Centre
Visit HMAS Whyalla - the largest landlocked ship in Australia
*Natural history of the Northern Spencer Gulf
*Maritime heritage and BHP shipbuilding
*Naval history of Whyalla’s WWII corvettes
Open daily 10am to 4pm (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) Phone (08) 8645 8900 Fax (08) 8645 3620 Email: visitor.centre@whyalla.sa.gov.au