Welcome to Newman 2026

Saturday 14th March 2026


The Shire of East Pilbara is excited to host the Welcome to Newman event on Saturday, 14 March 2026. 

The Welcome to Newman event highlights the diverse range of offerings in the town, featuring a variety of stallholders and local sports groups with interactive stations to encourage registrations and raise awareness of their clubs. Additionally, attendees can enjoy exciting entertainment throughout the day.

Event Details:
Event: Welcome to Newman
Date: 14 March 2026
Time: 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Kangaroo Oval

BOOK A MINE TOUR 

Come along to our Welcome to Newman event and take a tour of the world’s largest single open-cut iron ore mine.

Discovered in 1957 by veteran prospector Stan Hilditch, the iron ore deposit was named Whaleback because it resembled the shape of a humpback whale.

The Shire of East Pilbara and BHP are happy to offer two exclusive mine tours of the iconic BHP Mt Whaleback mine. Bookings for the mine tours are essential and available at a discounted rate of $5 for individuals or $15 for a family (including two adults and two children). Buses will depart from Kangaroo Oval promptly at 2:00pm and 3:30pm.

 Book your Welcome to Newman BHP Mt Whaleback Mine Tours

If you have any questions or need additional details, please feel free to contact the Activation and Events team at [email protected].

Stallholders + Come & Try Stations

Please click the link below for the Stallholder & Come & Try Station Application Form: 

Stallholder Application Form

Event Details

Time: 4.00pm-9.00pm

Location: Kangaroo Oval, Newman WA

Cost: FREE ENTRY

Category: Community

Type: General

Audience: All Ages

Enquiries

Organisation: Shire of East Pilbara

Phone: (08) 9175 8000

Email: [email protected]

Event Date(s)

  • Saturday, 14 March 2026  | 4:00PM - 9:00PM

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