The project with National Trust of South Australia Moonta Branch to preserve the history of the Copper Coast’s last historic wooden grave marker was completed yesterday, with the original now restored and placed in a new case at the Moonta Mines Museum. The wooden replica created was also installed at the original spot in the […]
Ethan White has created this fantastic travel show to get young people & their families off the couch! This episode focuses on the Copper Coast and Moonta. Enjoy! Thanks Ethan White – for more episodes visit Ethans website – https://www.offthecouchwithethan.com.au/
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A successful night was had by young and old at our very first Night Lights Lantern Fete. Check out the video for all the fun we had.
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The southern portion of this building was erected as a Baptist Church in 1866. The adjacent residence is the original Baptist Manse. The church was purchased by the government in 1891 and converted for use as a School of Mines, the first one outside of Adelaide. The Moonta School of Mines building now houses an
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The towns of Moonta, Kadina and Wallaroo are part of an area known now as the Copper Coast. It is named after the mining boom in Cooper in the 19th century and is roughly 150 kms from Adelaide at the top of Yorke Peninsula. The mining boom that resulted from the discovery of Copper enabled rapid
Explore the Yorke Peninsula Art Trail to discover colourful murals, statues, mosaic creations and photo opportunities across the region. Visit regional galleries and artists’ studios to see the artists in residence. You can also buy paintings, jewellery, ceramics and other artworks direct from the maker.
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Blacksmith shops were an essential part of mining and rural life. Tipara Forge re-enactment facility originally formed part of the large workshops of the era which also encompassed a Farrier shop, Iron foundry smelting works, Pattern shop, Carpenter shop, Wheelwright & Fitting & machine shop. Learn about the art of Blacksmithing- talk to the Volunteer
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This building, the former Moonta Mines Post Office, was built in 1946 and operated until it closed in the mid 1970’s. The building was bought by the Moonta Branch of the National Trust for $200, and was used as a store room. A shop named “Refreshments” was set up in the building just in time
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The trail starts at the Town Hall and is a leisurely drive of about 16 kms which can be completed in 1-2 hours. The trail passes many sites of historical interest and gives visitors an impression of the history and development of Moonta. Simply follow the distinctive Trial Signs (Tour Drive No 38). Note that
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Departing from the platform adjacent to the Moonta Mines Museum, the Moonta Mines Tourist Railway is a guided tour of the historic Moonta Mines State Heritage Area. Featuring extensive commentary, passengers are taken past many historic landmarks of the former mining operations, including the reservoir, ore sorting floors, and through a tunnel in Ryans Tailings Heap. It
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This walk goes from the Miners Cottage to the Museum, visiting prominant mine shafts, ore staking floors, and mine building ruins. The walk is approximately 1 hour and can be walked in either direction. Please keep to the defined trail marked by signs and arrows. Miners Cottage: The Cottage is typical of the type built by
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