WHYALLA
Whyalla was established on the edge of an arid environment without the benefit of permanent fresh water. It began as Hummock’s Hill in 1901 and was renamed Whyalla in 1914. Fresh water arrived by pipeline in 1944. Whyalla has become a major regional town as well as a hub of mining, steel-making and shipbuilding. The locals really love their fishing, and Whyalla is renowned for its catches of big, red snapper. Ecotourism is also gathering pace: the shallow waters off Port Lowly, 5km east of here, are the only place on the planet where up to 100,000 giant cuttlefish breed each year between June and August. Jump in the water to check it out!
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