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Wheal Hughes Mine
Address: Wallaroo Road Moonta
A unique underground mine tour experience near the Moonta Mines where Cornish Miners came together 150 years ago to mine the rich copper deposits and help lay the foundations for South Australia's proud mining heritage.
Well over 4000 people have over the past 12 months and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The glowing Visitor Book entries speak for themselves. Why not stick on your miners helmet, light and boots and join our knowledgable Mine Tour Guide for an informative and unique underground experience. Chidren must be 6 years or over.
There are three tours on Wednesday, Saturday & Sundays at 10-30am, 12.30pm and 2-30pm. Bookings are essential ph 88251891.
Also DAILY at the same times for School & Public Holidays in South Australia.
The National Trust are now running an extra Heritage Tour train trip at 3pm on Wednesdays to enable visitors to do the Wheal Hughes tour and Train tour on the one day.
Cost for the Wheal Hughes tour is $15 per adult or $13 for pension or health care card holders, $8 for children and students under 18 years. A family ticket is also available for $45 for 2 adults & up to 4 children.
A reasonable degree of fitness is required & all children must be 6 years & over. Bookings are essential (phone the Tourist Office on 08 8825 1891) as groups are limited to 18 per underground tour.
Note: Should the weather forcast be 37 and above the previous night, all sites except the Tourist Office and Sweet Shop will be closed.
Phone Moonta Tourist Centre 88251891 for more details.