# Mount Whaleback mine lookout

> A lookout over one of the world's largest open-cut iron ore mines beside Newman, the heart of the Pilbara's resource economy.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mount-whaleback-newman/

A lookout over one of the world's largest open-cut iron ore mines beside Newman, the heart of the Pilbara's resource economy. The visitor centre in town explains the scale and runs seasonal tours; this is a working industrial site, so access is controlled.

- **Nearest town:** Newman, Western Australia
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -23.3640, 119.6700

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. Hot in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Pilbara: Rock Art, Oases and Karijini](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-pilbara-coast-to-karijini/)

## Nearby

- [Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-karijini-dales-gorge/) – 151 km
- [Dales Campground, Karijini](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-dales-campground-karijini/) – 152 km
- [Oxer Lookout and Weano Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-karijini-weano-oxer-lookout/) – 168 km
- [Mount Bruce (Punurrunha)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mount-bruce-punurrunha/) – 178 km

## FAQs

### Where is Mount Whaleback mine lookout?

Mount Whaleback mine lookout is in Newman, Western Australia, at GPS -23.3640, 119.6700.

### Which road trips pass Mount Whaleback mine lookout?

Mount Whaleback mine lookout is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pilbara: Rock Art, Oases and Karijini.

### What is there to see near Mount Whaleback mine lookout?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool (151 km), Dales Campground, Karijini (152 km), Oxer Lookout and Weano Gorge (168 km) and Mount Bruce (Punurrunha) (178 km).

### When is the best time to visit Mount Whaleback mine lookout?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)