Mt Whaleback – BHP mine tour
Day trips & tours
Experience the colossal Mount Whaleback iron ore mine, spanning an impressive one and a half kilometres wide and five kilometres long, making it the largest open pit iron mine in the southern hemisphere.
Situated in the heart of the Pilbara next to Newman, this mine offers a fascinating glimpse into the region’s industrial prowess. Departing from the Newman Visitor Centre, the tour duration is approximately two hours, and tourists are kindly asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Please note that for safety reasons, fully enclosed shoes, long-sleeved tops extending to the wrists, and long pants reaching the ankles are essential attire for the tour, as visitors will disembark the bus for a short stroll on the top of the open-cut mine. It’s advisable to bring drinking water, especially on hot days. For large groups, special tours might be able to be arranged. No children under 4 – children must be able to sit on their own seat with a seat belt.