News & events

This year marks 100 years since the closure of the Moonta Mines which was in its heyday considered to be the financial “backbone” of South

The National Trust of South Australia are excited to be working with Makers Empire to deliver a school-based program to the Copper Coast and Yorke

Walk this heritage listed Cornish Mining site and marvel at the condition of the Ore Floor which is arguably the best preserved in the world.

Walk in the footsteps of the Cornish Miner and their families whilst you listen to stories of their lives and visit the various Tailing (Skimp)

The little engine that could – is a 93 year engaging children’s story by Watty Piper that tells of the train filled with toys and gifts

This year 2023 marks the centenary of the closing of the world-famous Moonta Mines on the Yorke Peninsula. Over the past year, the Trust has

GREAT NEWS: Our Tipara Forge at the Moonta Mines will be open every Saturday commencing from tomorrow 11th February. Our very own Artisan Blacksmith Ned

We have created a children’s activity room at the Moonta Mines Museum where you can enjoy some quiet time drawing on our heritage blackboards, writing

The Christmas Lights Tram Tours will be operating again this year from Monday 9 December up to and including New Year’s Eve. Tuesday, 31 December.

Moonta Mines National Heritage Place pays their respect to the late Queen Elizabeth ll and will have all venues closed on Thursday 22nd September. The