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Steelworks Tour
Highlights
- Experience the roar of industry as you tour the colossal Port Kembla Steelworks, Australia's largest heavy industry site.
- Climb to the vantage point of the Basic Oxygen Steelmaking plant for an up-close view of dynamic steel production.
- Spot massive machinery and locomotives while navigating the impressive steelworks site on a guided tour bus.
- Witness the action-packed process of steel rolling at the Hot Strip Mill, where slabs transform into coils.
Enjoy guided tours of the spectacular Port Kembla Steelworks, offering an up close and personal sensory experience of the largest and most dynamic concentration of heavy industry in Australia.
After a quick safety briefing at the Visitor Centre, you will be kitted out in safety gear (PPE) before boarding the tour bus to begin a truly sensory ‘steelmaking’ experience. As the tour bus snakes around the Port Kembla Steelworks site, you will spot everything from monster machinery, giant buildings, locomotives and huge stockpiles of raw materials.
Time to turn up the heat as you climb the stairs to visit the colossal Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) plant and the continuous slab caster to get the best vantage point of steel production – a truly unique and sensory experience.
In the tour’s final stage, visit the Hot Strip Mill, where steel slabs are reheated and rolled into coils in a noisy, action-packed process.
Itinerary highlights
Wollongong
This tour takes you inside the boom gates at the Port Kembla Steelworks, allowing you to get up close to the spectacular process of steelmaking.
Tour details
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Available from 27 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Inside Industry
Inside Industry, located just south of Wollongong, is a vibrant and historical destination where industry, education, and tourism come together to offer an engaging and transformative experience.
Learn about Port Kembla’s rich history, new technologies, and decarbonisation while embracing an exciting era of change and innovation. The tours and educational programs provide a unique opportunity to explore industrial processes, STEM education, and career pathways in robotics and renewable energy, as well as gain insights into the region’s evolving industries.
Whether you’re passionate about steel, coal, and shipping, or simply curious about the inner workings of the industry, the tailored tours promise an unforgettable experience for students, enthusiasts, travellers, and locals alike.
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- NSW – Destination Wollongong
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