Iron Knob Mine Tours

The Broken Hill Propriety Company Limited (BHP) was granted iron ore leases at Iron Knob in November 1899. Ore was initially used at Port Pirie as a flux during the smelting of silver, lead and zinc ore.

After nearly 100 years, mining at Iron Knob ended in April 1998 when the last ore was taken from the Iron Monarch open cut pit. In 2012, the Iron Monarch pit was re-opened and ore once again transported to Whyalla.

Guided mine tours depart from the Iron Knob Tourist Centre where a mini-bus transports visitors to where there are views of the original Iron Knob pit and from which work at the Iron Princess and Monarch pits may be seen. Enclosed footwear is compulsory.

Mine tours are run by volunteers and can be booked in advance via 08 8646 2129. Tours availible Monday to Friday between 9.15am to 12.30pm and 1.15pm – 2.45pm depending on tour guide availabilty and weather/mining activities permitting.