History
Iron Knob steelworks town
Iron Knob, South Australia
Where iron ore mining in Australia began, now a small town on the Eyre Highway.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
Iron Knob was where BHP first mined iron ore, in 1899, feeding the Whyalla steelworks. A lookout and displays show the old pit and workings. Quick stop on the Eyre Highway.
Good to know
- Short break between Port Augusta and Kimba
- Best time
- Daytime
- Getting there
- On the Eyre Highway
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
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