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Moonta Bay Playground

Parks and Gardens

Moonta Bay Playground

The Moonta Bay Playground is located on the foreshore next to the car park and right next to Splashtown water park. Featuring a shaded fenced playground area, close to a covered BBQ area, bins, car parking, chairs & tables, grassed area, drinking fountain, picnic area and close by to the public toilets. Also located at the foreshore is the Moonta Bay Jetty which is an L shaped Jetty, it is also good for fishing and it also has a swimming enclosure. The Moonta Bay Beach is located directly in front & is a lovely sandy beach suitable for all ages.

Moonta Bay SA

0.2 km away

Moonta Bay foreshore

Natural Attractions

Moonta Bay Foreshore

Moonta Bay foreshore is picture-perfect and ideal for a family day out with the wide expanses of white sandy beaches ideal for beach games, exploring tidal pools or getting out on a paddle board, kayak or for raking the tidal line for blue swimmer crabs. The L shaped Moonta Bay jetty for a walk or throwing in a line to see what is biting. Walk the Yorke starts (or finishes) at Moonta Bay, giving you the opportunity to walk or cycle all the way around the peninsula to Port Wakefield.

Moonta Bay SA

0.2 km away

Splash Town - Copper Coast

Amusement and Theme Parks

Splash Town - Copper Coast

Splash Town is located at the picturesque Moonta Bay foreshore, this facility is free to use and is suitable for all ages. The water park consists of four large water slides, one kiddie slide, several large mushrooms and a large tipping bucket. Children must be supervised at all times. Safe use of this facility is your responsibility. The 2026/2027 season will open on Saturday 26th September, final season dates and times will be added to the website once confirmed. Splash Town does close due to inclement weather or unplanned maintenance – this will be advised on its Facebook page when known.

Moonta Bay SA

0.2 km away

Moonta Bay Jetty

Landmarks and Buildings

Moonta Bay Jetty

The long 'L' shaped jetty is well worth the visit, be it for a jetty stroll, to view the sunset or for a spot of fishing. There is also a swimming enclosure off the side of the jetty with pontoons. The catch of the day may include tommy ruffs, garfish and squid. The best time for fishing is late afternoon and into the evening. On the south side of the jetty the beach expands all the way to Port Hughes.

Moonta Bay SA

0.3 km away

Rossiters Point Lookout

Natural Attractions

Rossiters Point Lookout

Rossiters Point Lookout gives a view out over Spencer Gulf, Moonta Bay and the jetty to the north and around to Port Hughes jetty to the south. A great spot to view the amazing Copper Coast sunsets. The car park allows viewing from in the car as well as a bench seat. Beach access is also available.

Moonta Bay SA

0.7 km away

Rossiter's Point Pumping Station, Moonta Bay

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Rossiter's Point Pumping Station, Moonta Bay

The Rossiter's Point Pumping Station was erected in 1901 and was used to pump the sea water to Ryans' Engine house at Moonta Mines, which was more than three kilometres away, for use in the cementation process when treating the tailings dumps for the copper mining. Low tide is the best time to explore and to see what remains.

Moonta Bay SA

0.7 km away

Secret Garden, Moonta Bay

Parks and Gardens

Secret Garden, Moonta Bay

The Secret Garden is located on and beside the Kemp Place Walkway which goes through to the foreshore at Moonta Bay. It is accessed by steps from the foreshore side. It features a separate grassed area, accessed by steps, in a shaded natural area suitable for picnics and is very popular for small weddings. There is seating suitable for children around part of the grassed area.

Moonta Bay SA

0.8 km away

Salty Art Studio, Moonta Bay — Image credit: Salty Art Studio, Moonta Bay

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Salty Art Studio, Moonta Bay

Salty Art Studio offers a wide range of art works using findings from Bev's beachcombings and scrounging along the Moonta Bay beaches...paintings, rusty wire work, ghost rope, woven coastal vessels, recycled fishing rope coiled bowls, paper mache bowls, driftwood creations, wall hangings, natural fibre/woven vessels. Open times vary, call Bev or follow Salty Art Studio on Instagram for latest times.

Moonta Bay SA

0.8 km away

Simms Cove lookout and beach, Moonta Bay

Natural Attractions

Simms Cove

Simms Cove is located between Moonta Bay and Port Hughes. From the Simms Cove lookout you can see around to the Moonta Bay and Port Hughes jetties and look out over Spencer Gulf. There is stair access to the beaches either side of the lookout allowing you to walk from Moonta Bay to Port Hughes even at high tide. This is also the starting point for The Friends of Port Hughes Coastal Trail to Port Hughes.

Moonta Bay SA

1.6 km away

Polgreen Park Playground and Bike Facility

Parks and Gardens

Polgreen Park Playground and Bike Facility

The Polgreen Park Playground and Bike Facility located on Bay Road, Moonta has; Learn to ride bike tracks for pushbikes and scooters, grassed areas, basketball hoop area, sheltered BBQs ,bins, car parking, drinking fountain, picnic area, playground, public toilets, shaded areas, shelter, tables and chairs. Users of the bike facility must wear helmets and other protective equipment and follow the conditions of use.

Moonta SA

2.1 km away

Moonta Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Moonta Golf Club

The Moonta Golf Club is an 18 hole, 5,401 metre Par 70 course with an Australian Course Rating of 67. Competition days are Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 April to 30 September, when visitors are welcome to join in. Green fees for a casual 18 holes are AUD10 per person. Visitors are also welcome to join Social Friday Nights from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm with drinks, nibbles and a spin wheel. (The course is usually closed mid-October until late March each year) Carts and pull-carts are available

Moonta SA

2.2 km away

Moonta Art Trail

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Moonta Art Trail

Enjoy a wide range of artworks, murals, sculptures, photo boards and galleries in a walk and driving tour of the townships of Moonta, Moonta Bay and Port Hughes. Available to see on the website or pick up a copy from the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centres in Kadina and Moonta.

Moonta SA

2.6 km away

Sir Richard Williams Statue

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Sir Richard Williams Statue

The Sir Richard Williams KBE, CB, DSO statue is located in Queen Square in the centre of Moonta. The spectacular statue is designed for you to join him and have a seat. It is interactive, educational, inspiring and part of the community, passing on the message of the RAAF Centenary (2021) "Then Now Always." The bronze statue is by sculptor Tim Thomson. Moonta Mines is the birthplace of Sir Richard Williams, he is known as the "Father of the RAAF"

Moonta SA

2.7 km away

Copper Coast Art Group

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Copper Coast Art Group

The Copper Coast Art Group meets at their Art Room at the back of the Uniting Church on Robert Street, opposite Queen Square in the centre of Moonta. The members of the group paint in different mediums, such as oils, water colour, acrylics and pastel. Visitors are all welcome between 9.30am and 11.30am Tuesday mornings. Come and see local artists at work in Moonta!

Moonta SA

2.7 km away

Church, Moonta Uniting

Landmarks and Buildings

Church, Moonta Uniting

The Moonta Uniting Church, located in Robert Street, has a service each Sunday that commences at 9.30 am. Everyone is also welcome to attend a cuppa after in the hall. Located overlooking the picturesque Queen Square in Moonta there is on street parking available. (The Moonta Mines Uniting Church also has a regular Sunday morning service, starting at 11am)

Moonta SA

2.7 km away

Wombat Statues

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Wombat Statues

A pair of Wombat Statues can be found in the central Queen Square, Moonta (located between George, Henry, Robert, William Streets) after being erected in 2018. They highlight the significance of the wombat and the role they played in the discovery of Copper in the area; presented by the Moonta & District Progress Association.

Moonta SA

2.7 km away

Victoria Park, Moonta

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Victoria Park, Moonta

Victoria Park in Moonta is located on Milne Terrace. It was established in the 1830's as a land care plantation by community efforts to protect the town from drift sand and to commemorate the reign of Queen Victoria. It is now being preserved as a bush park with many of the original tracks being maintained by the current friends and walkers of the park. It is especially beautiful in spring with the flowers and bird life. Many of the current plants being self sown by birds as no official plantings have happened for over 130 years. There are many areas suitable for picnics. The Friends of Victoria Park have regular walks on the third Sunday of the month either at 9.30 am or 10 am which everyone is welcome to join, call to confirm the time.

Moonta SA

2.8 km away

Port Hughes foreshore, Port Hughes

Natural Attractions

Port Hughes Foreshore

Port Hughes foreshore area has beaches, including South Beach, perfect for the family near the very popular timber jetty and is home to one of the two Copper Coast boat ramps, a multi lane recently upgraded area with a boat wash area and very large boat trailer parking area. The Port Hughes foreshore area also has a general store, tavern, playground, bbq, grassed areas and public parking areas. Port Hughes is also the end point for the Friends of Port Hughes Coastal Trail. A popular wedding area overlooking Port Hughes and Spencer Gulf is on Dowling Drive with a large grassed area with access to the beach.

Port Hughes SA

2.8 km away

Moonta Gallery of the Arts

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Moonta Gallery of the Arts

The Moonta Gallery of the Arts has a different exhibition nearly every month highlighting a large range of themes, materials and mediums. Most of the artworks are for sale. (The gallery is located within the Moonta Town Hall at the corner of George and Henry Streets in Moonta). The gallery is staffed by volunteers and may be closed for a change of exhibition or if a volunteer is unavailable.

Moonta SA

2.8 km away

Moonta Historic Drinking Fountain

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Moonta Historic Drinking Fountain

The Moonta Drinking Fountain was originally donated by Mr John Symons JP Esq Mayor of the Corporation of the Town of Moonta in 1890 and is located on George Street in front of the Moonta Town Hall. The District Council of the Copper Coast in conjunction with OPAL funding restored the water fountain and it was rededicated by Mayor PDK Thomas in July 2015.

Moonta SA

2.8 km away

Piano Park Bench, Moonta

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Piano Park Bench, Moonta

The Piano Park Bench was erected in Queen Square, Moonta by the family of John and Elizabeth Thomas. John was born in Cornwall and was a man of exceptional musical ability who was a composer, vocalist, choir and band master and instrumentalist who gave loyal service to Moonta and district for over half a century. Many of the Carols he composed are still sung in Moonta or when the Cornish gather at Christmas. A great place to sit and enjoy Queen Square and Moonta.

Moonta SA

2.8 km away

Queen Square, Moonta

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Queen Square, Moonta

Queen Square is located in the centre of Moonta between George, Henry, Robert and William Street. Queen Square is a community reserve with a shade covered bbq and picnic tables area as well as separate shaded seats. The area is grassed with many shaded areas from the large Morton Bay fig trees with picnic tables and seats. It is also the location for the heritage water fountain and rotunda. Public toilets are conveniently located near the bbq and picnic area. Look for the pair of wombat statues. They highlight the significance of the wombat and the role they played in the discovery of Copper in the area; presented by the Moonta Progress Association. You will also find the statue for Air Marshall Sir Richard Williams "Founder of the RAAF" Many community events are held here throughout the year.

Moonta SA

2.8 km away

Discovering Historic Moonta Town Walk

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Discovering Historic Moonta Town Walk

The Discovering Historic Moonta Town Walk covers the main commercial area of Moonta and starts and finishes in George St at the Town Hall. This area contains most of Moonta's shops, hotels, banks, post office, meeting halls and several houses. Most of these were erected between 1863 and 1875 and many retain their authentic shop fronts and verandas. Please call into the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre's in Moonta or Kadina for a copy of the Moonta Town Walk or it is available on the website.

Moonta SA

2.9 km away

Hughes Enginehouse, Moonta Mines — Image credit: Hughes Enginehouse, Moonta Mines

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Discovering Historic Moonta Town Drive

The Discovering Historic Moonta Town Drive starts and ends at the Moonta Town Hall and is a relaxed drive of about 16 kilometres which can be completed in one to two hours. The drive passes many sites of historical interest including those in the National Heritage listed Moonta Mines area. Please call into the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centres in Kadina or Moonta for a copy of this town drive.

Moonta SA

2.9 km away

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