Location is surrounded by ancient eroded hills of the Ophthalmia Ranges, local waterhole day trips and home of the largest single cut iron mine in the world.
Tour BHP Billiton Iron Ore Mt. Whaleback operation, marvel at the giant mining equipment and the massive pit, visit the Visitor Centre made from rammed earth, featuring a huge leadlight window depicting the Pilbara landscape.
Newman is a modern town orginally built to house the mining staff, now Newman is considered as a tourist attraction.
Newman is the southern gateway to the beautiful Karijini National Park with sealed road access to the visitors centre.
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