Moonta Mines
Moonta, South Australia
A major 19th-century copper-mining site on Yorke Peninsula, worked largely by Cornish miners. Engine houses, the museum in the former model school and a tourist railway tell the story of the district known as Little Cornwall.
- Nearest town
- Moonta, South Australia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- -34.0758, 137.6012
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Moonta Mines?
Moonta Mines is in Moonta, South Australia, at GPS -34.0758, 137.6012.
What is there to see near Moonta Mines?
Places worth a stop nearby: Riesling Trail (96 km), Sevenhill Cellars (97 km), Port Adelaide Maritime Quarter (119 km) and Port Germein Jetty (122 km).
When is the best time to visit Moonta Mines?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)