Barbecue facilities at the Dam make this an excellent picnic spot. Explore the natural beauty of the Newman Waterhole Circuit, a suggested itinerary of natural waterholes, ancient Aboriginal art sites and an abundance of flora and fauna. Weeli Wolli, a permanent spring of clear water is lined with majestic paperbarks and rivergums, providing a haven for fish and birdlife and is ,just one example of the many unique waterholes. If you feel like taking it easy you can visit the waterholes with one of the local expert tour operators, who will be happy to show you all the best spots. Mine Tours of the Mt Whaleback Mining Operation, can be booked at the Newman Tourist Information Centre.
Visitors can marvel at the massive pit and see huge machinery in operation.
Located adjacent to the Tourist Centre is the BHP Silver Jubilee Museum Gallery. This was officially opened by the Premier, Richard Court, on July 23, 1994. The building is constructed of rammed earth and features a magnificent 9 x 2.5 metre leadlight window, depicting the Pilbara landscape. The Mining and Pastoral Museum is also situated in the Tourist Centre grounds. The collection is made up mainly of mining and pastoral equipment dating back from the start of this century which has been collected from an area bounded by Meekatharra in the south to Cockatoo Island in the north.