Iron Knob is on the Eyre Peninsula.

Understand

Iron Knob, the first town west of Port Augusta on the Eyre Highway, was based around the local mines, which aren't doing much these days. However, the town soldiers on, proud of its history, through the efforts of the Progress Association.

Get in

Take the short side road off the Eyre Highway.

See

• Visitor Centre and Museum. 9:30AM-3:30PM. (updated Apr 2015)

Do

• Mine Tours. (updated Apr 2015)
• 18 hole golf course. (updated Apr 2015)

Drink

The community post office provides free coffee all day and will tell you about the history of the town.

Sleep

A community camping ground/caravan park is in the centre of town. No fixed charge but donations are requested.