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Discover the best top things to do in Moonta, Australia including Miner's Cottage and Heritage Garden, Moonta Heritage Trail 38, Moonta Bay Jetty, Moonta Mines Uniting Church, Port Hughes Jetty, Wombat Statues - Moonta.
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1. Miner's Cottage and Heritage Garden
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Beautifully maintained and furnished example of a Miner's Cottage from the 1860s. Relive the historic days of Moonta's early settlement by making a visit to the cottage. Explore the lovingly tended heritage garden and relive the heady days of copper mining in the region.
Reviewed By Terrymoonta2016 - Moonta, Australia
See how Cornish miners lived True old time cottage and furniture See the old cottage garden Take a picnic and eat in the garden
2. Moonta Heritage Trail 38
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By davidsY8473EV - Melbourne, Australia
Mainly dirt roads (but in good condition) to explore the area. Lots of old ruins and some buildings still in pretty good condition and the informations boards provided certainly give you a great insight into the history of the area. Easily spend a couple of hour exploring.
3. Moonta Bay Jetty
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Terrymoonta2016 - Moonta, Australia
We are lucky to have this old wooden pier Authentic and historical Fancy a spot of fishing or safe swimming in the ocean
4. Moonta Mines Uniting Church
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Michael-4551 - Caloundra, Australia
Visited on Wednesday 4th March. Was lucky enough to be in Moonta when the church was open, entry is a gold coin donation. The guide there was very informative.
5. Port Hughes Jetty
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By KERRIEC90 - Adelaide, Australia
Great jetty for fishing or just a stroll. Beautiful views. Tavern and shop next door with plenty of food options.
6. Wombat Statues - Moonta
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By branham2016 - Adelaide, Australia
Within a two drive from Adelaide, the Copper Coast is scenic and historical. Named Copper Coast as it was here that copper was discovered in the Kadina area in 1859, and in Moonta in 1861. Many stories exist of the Cornish miners that migrated to mine in the area. Amongst the tales of fossicking for copper, was that in Moonta that it was found in a wombat hole by an Irishman shepherd Patrick Ryan. Erected in 2018 to commemorate the discovery, in Queen’s Square in central Moonta is a sculpture of two wombats, named Digger and Wanda, about to enter their “copper filled” hole. The wombats are life size and situated on a diagonal pathway through Queen’s Square. Evidently the now central area of Moonta is where Digger and Wanda discovered copper. The park itself is well laid out with a pavilion, a fountain, picnic areas and toilets. The toilets also have a touch of humour with their naming as Cousin Jenny and Cousin Jack. Colourful murals also identify the appropriate facility. Parking is also readily available on the roads on the perimeter of the Square. Return? Yes! Great place to spend some time relaxing before continuing to explore in the history of Moonta.
