Medgate Medical Centre - Rural

Address:
51 Playford Avenue Whyalla Playford, South Australia, 5600

Phone:
(08) 8645 0111

Fax:
(08) 8645 5545

Email:
medgateadmin@bigpond.com

Principal Contact:
Stacey Young

GP Supervisor(s):
Dr Hemant Patel

Hours of business:

Number of GPs in Practice:

Description of region
Whyalla is located 396km northwest of South Australia's capital, Adelaide. The city is the largest in the Upper Spencer Gulf region, and is located on the western shores of Spencer Gulf. Founded in 1901 as the town of Hummock Hill and renamed Whyalla in 1914, it was established as a port to ship iron ore extracted from the nearby Middleback Ranges.
Whyalla boasts spectacular outback landscapes, scenic views, vast coastline and is rich in culture and heritage. While in Whyalla why not try your hand at some of the best fishing in South Australia or take a tour on the land locked ship HMAS Whyalla. Whatever your interests there is something in Whyalla for everyone.

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Regional Highlights

  • Every year between the months of May and August, thousands of Giant Australian Cuttlefish (Sepia apama) descend on the rocky coastline between Fitzgerald Bay and False Bay near Whyalla. These amazing 'chameleons of the sea' are one of the largest species of cuttlefish found in the world; and can reach up to 60cm in length and can weigh up to 5kg.

  • Iron Knob Mine Tour
     Mine tours depart from the Iron Knob Tourist Centre. A new lookout offers an excellent view over the former mines and Eyre Peninsula's Outback of SA.

  • Point Lowly
    The Point Lowly Lighthouse and nearby beach is just a 20-minute drive from Whyalla (about 34kms) on a sealed road. It offers beautiful views of the gulf, coastline, and across to the Southern Flinders Ranges.