With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy all that Whyalla, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Whyalla Foreshore, Whyalla Marina and Westland Mall Shopping Center. Port Augusta is another popular option. It’s 40 miles away and has a variety of intriguing things to see and do. Port Augusta Cultural Centre - Yarta Purtli, Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and Australian Arid Land Botanical Garden are just the start.