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The Uniting Church located in Cunliffe holds a regular service on the second Sunday of the month throughout the year from February to December. (There is no January service) These services commence at 11 am. (Uniting Churches in Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo hold weekly services throughout the year that all are welcome to attend)
Cunliffe SA
14 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
The Jerusalem Uniting Church is a small church building located within the township of Kadina. Regular Sunday morning church services are no longer held here. On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month a Praise Worship is held. From February to November on the 2nd and 4th Thursday and service is held at 7pm. There is room for easy parking on and off the street. (church services are held weekly on a Sunday at 9 am at the Uniting Church which is located in Taylor Street Kadina)
Kadina SA
17 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
The Anglican Church in Kadina has regular Sunday services. There is also a community cafe attached to the rear of the church that is open throughout the week. Community Gardens, located beside the cafe, is open during daylight hours and welcomes all to enjoy exploring all the different areas including their new mural. On street parking is available.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
The Kadina Uniting Church holds their regular Sunday service between 9.00 am and about 10.15am, with contemporary and traditional hymns, with holy communion celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Visitors are very welcome to attend the service and join in afterwards for a chat and refreshment. Centrally located overlooking Victoria Square in Taylor Street.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Victoria Square celebrates the history of the town with the town's war memorial and historic rotunda and incorporates the town's playground including Walk in the Trees. The size and facilities available make the square a convenient stop for parents and a great location for a family barbecue. Victoria Square is located at the heart of Kadina.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Members of Copper Country Keepsakes artisans group provide an extensive and exciting range of handcrafted quality art, craft, home decor and country gift items for sale with friendly service in their Gift Gallery. The emphasis is on originality, with a high standard of workmanship. Copper Country Keepsakes supports local charitable organisations and has been operating for more than 20 years. It is caretaker for The Ascot Community Exhibition Gallery adjacent to the gift shop with a different exhibition each month. Contact Copper Country Keepsakes to see what exhibition will be on on when you will be visiting. A community lounge area is also available for rest and relaxation. Public toilets are also located in this building.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
The Ascot Art Gallery hosts monthly exhibitions of new works and also houses the Kernewek Lowender Collection - a permanent display of previous winners of the prestigious biennial Kernewek Lowender Art Prize. The Ascot is also home to the Copper Coast Keepsakes Gift Gallery that proudly offers for sale an extensive range of high quality handcrafted art, craft and home decor items created by local artisans.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Shopping and Markets
The Rotary Markets are held usually on the last Saturday of each month 8.30am to 12.30pm in Victoria Square, Kadina - right in the heart of the vibrant town. You will find a range of goods which may include arts and craft, plants, bric a brac, farmers produce, home baked cakes and biscuits, a sausage sizzle, refreshments, greeting cards, jewellery, oils, body lotions, fresh produce, jams and pickles, pottery and much more. Come to the market, stay for lunch, and then browse through the shops or visit the many nearby attractions including The Farm Shed Heritage Museum in Kadina and the National Heritage Listed Moonta Mines area.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Explore the streets of Kadina as you view the ever increasing number of murals around the town, enjoy permanent and temporary art collections, smile for the photo opportunities and make some new discoveries. The trail map can be viewed on the website or a copy collected from the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre at 50 Mines Road, Kadina.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
The Walk in the Trees adventure playground is located among the trees in Kadina's Victoria Square. A net allows you to climb up to the top of the tower and you can then walk up in the trees on the platform across to the second tower and then slide back down to the ground. Located alongside a large fenced playground.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
The Kadina Skatepark is a popular and well-designed site, with four foot quarters, banks and a pyramid, the skate park caters for a range of different skill levels. Popular with visitors to the town and locals, the Kadina Skatepark offers a range of facilities, which will keep the keen skateboarder or bike rider amused for hours.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Bews Fountain was erected in 1892 in memory of David Bews. Bews had been Mayor and was the State Member of Parliament for Wallaroo at the time of his death. He worked hard for and was responsible for bringing reticulated water to Kadina (also Moonta and Wallaroo) from the Beetaloo Reservoir in 1890. The fountain is located in Victoria Square.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
The Kernewek Lowender Art Prize Collection is a collection of art works purchased from 1977 onwards during the biennial Kernewek Lowender- Copper Coast Cornish Festival Art Prize. The collection comprises some early pieces of work from some now well known artists. The collection is based on the judge's selections from each year with the works representing the variety and diversity of the judges. Housed in the historic Ascot Theatre you will enjoy the collection and other elements of this community space.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Apex Park Playground in Rendell Street, Kadina has a large, grassed area for ball sports and play. There is also play equipment suitable for juniors, a public bbq, a basketball ring, an OPAL drinking fountain, a bench seat, public toilets and a covered picnic area with a table and benches.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Kadina Hub is the major shopping and service hub for the Copper Coast region and Yorke Peninsula. With a vast array of retail stores, service providers, eateries, and family-friendly activities on offer, Kadina has something for everyone. A recent major redevelopment of the town's CBD has provided a fresh, modern look with a relaxed atmosphere. The Kadina CBD Chamber of Commerce launched the Kadina Hub brand to promote local business collaboration and cohesion through a unified approach and to signify Kadina's importance as the hub of the northern Yorke Peninsula region. Kadina has the perfect blend of natural beauty, recreation, hospitality, comfort, cultural assets, and shopping to provide an ideal location from which to explore all that the Copper Coast, and surrounding areas, has to offer. You will find all your key services here including Centrelink, Services SA, police station, petrol stations, two supermarkets, chemists, medical practitioners, dentists and other health professionals.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Discovering Historic Kadina Town Walk takes in many historical sites including the Kadina Town Hall, Victoria Square Rotunda, churches, hotels and banks. The trail starts and finishes at the Kadina Town Hall and gives visitors an impression of the history and development of the town. Drop into the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centres, located at 50 Mines Road, Kadina or Blanche Tce Moonta, for a copy of the walk or it is available on the website.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
The Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kadina (part of the Maitland Lutheran Parish)holds its regular Sunday service commencing at 9.30 am. The Church is located close to the centre of Kadina, in Ewing Street between Taylor Street and Doswell Terrace. On street parking is available. This is the only Lutheran Church within the Copper Coast
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Make sure you have your walking shoes on as you explore the shops for a bargain or that perfect antique piece. The Copper Coast has a great range of privately owned and community not-for-profit shops selling everything from clothes, books, furniture, collectables, gardening items and kitchenware. Collect a list of all the op shops, second-hand shops and antique shops in Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo from the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre, 50 Mines Road, Kadina or Moonta at cnr Blanche and Blyth Terrace. (The brochure also has information regarding disabled access for each location)
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Water tower is located in Frances Terrace Kadina and has a mural painted by artist Resio, depicting an image of a young maypole girl signifying the Cornish history of the area holding copper and wheat, a steam engine representing the rail line that ran alongside the tower and poppies for a soldier memorial. The Kadina CBD Chamber of Commerce received a grant from Fund My Idea for the mural which was completed in 2018. Part of the Kadina and Yorke Peninsula's Art Trails
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Agritourism
The Copper Coast Miniature Train Rides is currently running monthly on the first Sunday of the month. Follow their Facebook page for any additional runs or changes to the schedule. Although small, the train is suitable for all ages to enjoy. EFTPOS available. This handmade track operates twice a month on the grounds around the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre and is suitable for all ages. Covered foot wear is required.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Kadina Heritage Drive starts near the old railway station and water tower (with its painted mural) and is a leisurely drive of about 12 kilometres which can be completed in one to two hours. The trail gives visitors an impression of the history and development of Kadina and the surrounding settlements. Call into the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre at 50 Mines Road, Kadina for a copy of the drive.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Matta Matta House was built in 1863 and is part of the exhibitions at The Farm Shed Museum. It was built for Edward Horn who was the manager of the Matta Matta Mine. This was short lived (1860-1870) and a succession of families lived in the house up until 1966 when it was bought from the Cock family after the Rotary Club of Kadina and Yorke Peninsula Field Days provided money so that it could be preserved as a museum. Matta House has been refurbished to the late Victorian period when the local copper mining industry was at its peak. Please allow at least an hour for your visit.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
At the Farm Shed Heritage Museum, Kadina interpretive displays bring together the farming stories that have been growing for the last 50 years. Yorke Peninsula is renowned for its innovation in dryland farming machinery and techniques. The stump-jump plough was just the beginning! See it in action on the screen in the land clearing display and don't miss 'Her Side of the Story' about women on farms. The early history of Wallaroo Mines and the Kadina Township is included along with Matta House. Matta House is the original mine manager's residence which built in 1863. The house still has a shingle roof and is furnished to reflect the height of the mining era. A schoolroom refurbished to its 1950s origins is a favourite with school groups. Hot Weather Closure: if the temperature forecast for Kadina at 6pm on the BOM website for the following day is 37 degrees or over the museum will be closed. Guided tours are available for groups, please call Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre to arrange this. A wheelchair and walking frame are available to use within the museum, please call to ensure availability.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Wallaroo Mines Band Rotunda can be found within the Farm Shed Museum grounds as an exhibition after being relocated from the Kadina Showgrounds in 1975, which was its home for 50 years. The Rotunda was first erected next to the Wallaroo Mines Institute by the Wallaroo and Moonta Mining Company for the miners' Federal Brass Band and was declared open in 1905. In 1915, it was moved to the nearby Mines Recreation Ground.
Kadina SA
18 km away
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