Discovered in 1957, Mount Whaleback is the world's largest open cut iron ore mine, producing some of the highest quality iron ore ever found. Mining tours showscase mining technology at the cutting edge. Great views of the surrounds at nearby Radio Hill Lookout can be seen.

North of Newman there are some beautiful gorges. Journey to Fern's Pool in Dales Gorge, filled with emerald coloured water and fed by a tyrant of waterfalls. Climb to the top of Mount Bruce, where you can get a birds eye view of the rugged and mysterious landscape that surrounds you.

Six local, beautiful waterholes include Kalgan's Pool, Eagle Rock Falls, Wunna Munna, Three Pools, Silent Gorge and Weeli Wolli. Some of these pools are fed by natural spring water and others with flowing waterfalls. An abundance of native Australian wildlife inhabit these waterholes. 

Newman is the gateway to some of the most adventurous 4WD country in outback Australia with its close proximity to the Rundall River National Park. The Hammersley Ranges create spectacular undulations and rocky outcrops. The rolling red granite hills are beautiful at sunset.