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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.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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.
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
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!
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Landmarks and Buildings
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)
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
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
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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"
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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.
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
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.
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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.
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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.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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.
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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.
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Parks and Gardens
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.
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
A new addition to Yorke Peninsula's and Moonta's art trail is the magnificent mural on the front of the RSL building in George Street, Moonta. It was completed early in 2026 by the very talented members of the local Copper Coast Art Group. There is easy footpath access and parking out the front.
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Landmarks and Buildings
The Rainbow and Flower Murals on the outside wall of the cafe, Nook and Nourish and the painted footpath is located in Ellen Street, Moonta. The colours will brighten your day and is a great background for a photo or two. Don't miss the sunflower just around the corner as well. Both are painted by artist Nicky Create.
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Shopping and Markets
Moonta Antiques started in 1975 as Norma M Stock & Son, and is now owned and operated by Norma's twin children, Cheryl and Stephen. Housed in the former Prince of Wales Hotel with over 500m2 of space to roam through, you never know what you'll find while perusing the rooms and aisles of this long-standing and iconic local business
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The Moonta Craft Co-Op offers quality handcrafted goods, including preserves, biscuits, cards, baby wear, children’s clothing, timber items, metal work, patchwork, knitwear, scarves, bags, jewellery, novelties and so much more. Established in 2005 as an outlet for locals to expand their creative talent, the Moonta Craft Co-Op also donates to local charities in need. Come on in and be greeted by a friendly volunteer and feel free to browse our unique and interesting array of items for that special gift or just a little something to spoil yourself.
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Landmarks and Buildings
The Anglican Church in Moonta holds regular Sunday services. Service times (check notice board in front of church for any changes). Sunday 1st and 3rd of month – 10.30 am and 2.30 pm Sunday 2nd and 4th of month – 9.30 am Sunday 5th – see notice board Annie's Op Shop is open in the church hall every Tuesday from 9:30 am and the Community Garden around the church is always open.
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The St Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Moonta holds regular services throughout the month. Sunday Mass is at 8.30 am except for the 2nd Sunday of the month it is 5pm (6pm October to March) Tuesday Mass commences at 9.30 am and on the 1st Saturday of the month there is a 9.30am mass. Catholic Churches that are also part of the Kadina parish are also located in Kadina and Wallaroo within the Copper Coast and Port Broughton.
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Landmarks and Buildings
The Masonic Hall is located in Blanche Terrace and is included in the Moonta Heritage Trail. Built in 1875 by Rossiter and Davis, it is still used for regular Freemason's meetings. The building is not open to the public. (trail maps are available at the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centres, Kadina and Moonta and the Visitor Information Outlet in Wallaroo)
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Moonta Cemetery on Retallick Road off Blanche Terrace Moonta is a great place to explore the local history. The Moonta Cemetery Bell is also able to be viewed and was erected in 1896 by the Moonta Cemetery Trust at a height of 24 feet. There is a monument erected by the Corporation of the Town of Moonta to the memory of the children who fell victim to the epidemics during the early mining days which was erected in 1969. Black granite markers have been placed on the 70 known grave sites of the 76 mining fatalities buried in the Moonta Cemetery, thanks to a Community Grant from the District Council of the Copper Coast and the National Trust of South Australia- Moonta Branch. Burial records are available at the Copper Coast Council, 51 Taylor St Kadina or from the Moonta History Centre - School of Mines - National Trust in Ellen Street Moonta.
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The Moonta Area School Memorial Trail covers a 100 year timeline of the twentieth century commemorating the conflicts Australia served in. A sign board gives a brief history of each conflict. Along the 275 metre trail following the outside fence, you will also find signs for each year of the twentieth century with highlights from the history of that year. The walls are made from copper stone donated by the Poona Mines North Yelta. Servicemen and women born in Moonta are represented on the roll of honour. The official opening of the Memorial Trail was awarded Community Event of the Year 2017 by the previous District Council of the Copper Coast. (now the Copper Coast Council)
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Explore your heritage. Visit this historic building located in the CBD of Moonta, formerly the Moonta School of Mines, housing an extensive collection of records for Moonta and surrounding areas. Information about the mining history, mining era, and families of Cornish Miners. There are copies of local newspapers, cemetery records, Moonta Characters and much more. Assistance can be provided when doing your own research or for a small donation the research can be done for you.
Moonta SA
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