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What to do and see in Whyalla, South Australia: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Whyalla, Australia including Cuttlefish Boardwalk, Ada Ryan Gardens, Whyalla Conservation Park, Whyalla Marina, Fitzgerald Bay, Whyalla Wetlands, Civic Park, Wilson Park.
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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. Ada Ryan Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By branham2016 - Adelaide, Australia
The Ada Ryan Gardens are adjacent to the foreshore and are a well laid out refuge from the busyness of the Foreshore, Jetty and Marina. The numerous curved walkways lead through varying sections of the gardens often with some surprises in an open public garden. Local Birdlife can be seen and heard in the mature trees and shrubs. The gardens are well maintained and contain a huge variety of both native and introduced flora blending together in visual delight. It was very relaxing walking through the gardens and look forward to doing it again in future visits to Whyalla. Return? Already on the bucket list! Spoiler alert! Amongst the unexpected was an aviary, a greenhouse, and two reflection areas - The Women’s Reflection Garden and the memorial to those who lost their lives in the May 2000 Whyalla air crash.
3. Whyalla Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By branham2016 - Adelaide, Australia
Just 10 kms north of Whyalla is the turn into the Whyalla Conservation Park and then an 8 km rough road drive into the Wild Dog Hill Picnic Area. The road is accessible by conventional cars when the road is dry. There are designated pullover spots to enable cars to pass in opposite directions as the road is only wide enough for one vehicle at a time. Along the way is a huge variety of native flora and we saw the occasional native animal. The picnic area is quite large facing into Wild Dog Hill. Toilets are a short walk from the main area. Walking trails to the top of the hill area available with notices to stick to the trail. The Hill is stunning with craggy rock faces and sheer rugged beauty. We were there late in an afternoon with cloud cover, but will return to take in the hill at sunrise! There are information plaques including one which tells the dreamtime story of the significance of the hill to the local indigenous peoples. Please be aware that there is this link and treat the area with respect. There are no facilities here meaning that food, drinks etc need to be brought in with you and then ensure that no rubbish is left behind. There was a strong mobile signal at the ground. Return? Definitely and as indicated at sunrise as the rugged faces face east! And making sure that I have a good camera with wide angle lens – not just the mobile camera!
4. Whyalla Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By courworld - South Australia, Australia
Wonderful! The beautiful dolphins will swim right up to you, if you were game you could probably pat them. They are cheeky, inquisitive and exquisite. The Marina is so user friendly, perfect to launch you boat for a great day of fishing, catching whiting and snapper. Whyalla is truly a hidden secret.!
5. Fitzgerald Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By RayKMond
Amazing Fitzgerald Bay - pristine waters. Lovely place to camp overnight. 7,000 year old shingle deposits Heritage listed.
6. Whyalla Wetlands
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Dionsmum - Whyalla, Australia
as a local, I have watched the Whyalla Wetlands develope from an old air strip, to what there is now, the lakes, the walking track and now the little cafe Sumthin Tastee, what a perfect way to spend a warm day, chowing down on some gelati from the cafe there. and then walk it off, and head back for some more to help with the cool down. not only icecream, gelati, but cool drinks, coffee and even breakfast menu.
7. Civic Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Wilson Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
