Hummock Hill Lookout
A panoramic WWII-era lookout above Whyalla, sweeping over Spencer Gulf, the steel city and the Middleback Ranges.
The high point of the steel city
Hummock Hill is the natural balcony over Whyalla, rising above the foreshore to take in the whole sweep of upper Spencer Gulf. From the summit you can trace the curve of the coast, the breakwater and marina, the great sheds of the steelworks, and the blue line of the Middleback Ranges marching inland.
The hill was fortified during the Second World War to guard the strategically vital shipbuilding yards below, and the restored gun emplacements, observation posts and interpretive signs make it as much a heritage site as a viewpoint. It is an easy drive to the top.
Come at sunset, when the gulf turns molten and the lights of the city begin to prick on. It is the best free vantage point in town and a natural first stop for getting your bearings.
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Hummock Hill Lookout — frequently asked questions
What can you see from Hummock Hill Lookout?
From the top of Hummock Hill you get a panoramic view over Whyalla, the upper Spencer Gulf, the marina and breakwater, the steelworks and the Middleback Ranges inland.
Is there any history at Hummock Hill?
Yes. The hill was fortified during the Second World War to guard the strategically important shipbuilding yards below, and restored gun emplacements and interpretive signs remain at the lookout.
Can you drive to the lookout?
Yes, there is road access to the top, making it an easy first stop for getting your bearings in Whyalla.
Image credits
- Whyalla coast.JPG by Kr.afol , CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons