At the top of the Eyre Peninsula, in Southern Australia, you will find the city of Whyalla. A perfect mix of the Australian Outback and sea, and home to 3 days of pure sunshine every year. If you want an off the beaten track holiday, that still provides you with great weather and fun filled activities - this is the place to visit. Car hire in Whyalla couldn't be easier thanks to our Oborn Street branch located 4.6 km from centre of the city. Hiring a car in Whyalla will give you a stress free way to see the sights, as well as allow you to immerse yourself in the local culture.
By renting a car in Whyalla you can drop by the OneSteel Whyalla Steelworks Tour, just a five minute drive away using Elliot Street and the Lincoln Highway. The tour around the steelworks, will give you an interesting insight into the history of Whyalla. See the iron ore being poured from the blast furnace on this incredible tour. In addition to this, you can also take advantage of the Whyalla Maritime Museum, a diverse collection of unique pieces of history, such as the HMAS Whyalla WW2 Minesweeper.
A great bonus to having your own car to hand is that you can easily cross large distances to reach unmissable attractions - in Port Lincoln, found 271 km away, you'll find the world class Tuna Platform. Here you can dip your toes in the clear blue water and swim amongst a 'fishtropolis' that consists of 60 Bluefin tuna fish, as well as other local species. Even if you decide against swimming, you still have all the fun of the underwater observatory, and fish feeding platforms. This is the very best of eco-friendly adventuring that the whole family will enjoy.
