The
Alexander Motel is centrally located in Whyalla and within
a short drive from all the attractions in Whyalla and the
surrounding towns.
The
Alexander Motel is only 3km from the beach and major shopping
centres, 4km from the airport and within walking distances
from wetland walking trails.
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Dolphins
Dolphins are often seen in and around the marina at Whyalla. They
follow the fishing boats in to shore and come close enough to
be fed. Their popularity is becoming well known and drawing more
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Cuttlefish
and Whyalla
Between May and August is the breeding season for the Australian
giant cuttlefish , Whyalla attracts people from all over the
world. The concentration of these unique creatures in the waters
around Whyalla is quite remarkable. "The largest aggregation
of Giant Cuttlefish in the world". There are opportunities to
dive and be surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of these 'chameleons
of the sea'. . This is a memorable marine gatherings, boat or
shore, shallow dive or snorkels - a must for every diver to
experience at least once in their life.
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The
Steelworks
Whyalla is still the only steelworks in Australia to hold regular
public tours - they are now run by a private company. The tours,
which leave the Tourist Centre at 9.30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays, last for about two hours and cover the entire
steel making process from the coke ovens and blast furnace to
the rolling mill. The steelworks now specialise in long products
- railway lines, rolled steel joists etc. The major period of
expansion for the steelworks occurred in the 1960s when two
blast furnaces were opened, the coke ovens were commissioned
(1968) and an iron ore pelletising plant was constructed.
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HMAS
Whyalla
Of all the ships built in Whyalla, the 650 tonne corvette
HMAS Whyalla, the first ship completed at the shipyard, has
become the most famous. It now stands like some kind of strange
vessel which has lost its way glaring down over the Lincoln
Highway at the northern entrance to the city.
The HMAS Whyalla is part of the Maritime Museum, and the Australian
native plant garden.
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Hummock
Hill
To get some overall perspective of the city a visit to Hummock
Hill is a necessity. Located at the eastern end of the city
it looks over the BHP's Pellet Plant to the north, across the
marina to the east, down the coast to the south and across the
city centre to the west. It was used as an observation post
during World War II and the gun emplacements are still standing.
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Other Features
The Alexander Motor Inn is centrally located between all the
major shopping centres in Whyalla. Close proximity to the hospital and university.
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