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Moonta Heritage Experience

Why not spend some quality time sampling the rich cornish heritage and history of Australia's Little Cornwall.

Jump aboard the Moonta Tourist Train and let our experienced guides lead you through our rich and colourful past, the valuable contribution of our Cornish Pioneers and their families and the lasting legacies of their efforts.

The Tourist Train operates each day over the SA School and Public Holidays and leaves from the Moonta Mines Museum 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Wander through our heritage listed museum and experience our award winning array of all things Cornish, the lives and possessions of miners and their families in the 1800 and 1900's and the history of one of Australia's and the worlds greatest copper mining stories. Moonta Mines Museum opens 11am to 4pm.

Why not sample the tasty treats of the Old Lolly Shop which is open daily over the SA School and Public holidays from 10am to 4pm.

Take some time to visit the Heritage Listed Moonta Mines Church and marvel at it's own unique story, magnificent interiors, its highly crafted cathedral organ setting, impressive balcony surround and 1250 seating capacity.

Visit the Old Miners Cottage in the Moonta Mines to get a feel for the story and living arrangements of a local Cornish Miner and his family. Stroll through the beautifully maintained garden which is being lovingly cared for by local volunteers and contains many original plant species and the traditional long drop lavatory. The Old Miner's cottage is open 1.30pm to 4pm each day over the School holidays.

Link up with our highly popular and successful Wheal Hughes Mine Tour and enjoy an authentic underground mine tour experience.Underground mine tours are 10-30am, 12-30pm, 2-30pm. Bookings essential ph 88251891. Children must be 6 years and over.

Note: Should the weather forcast be 37 and above the previous night, all sites except the Tourist Office and Sweet Shop will be closed.

Contact the Old Railway Building Visitor Centre on 88251891 for further details or you can visit the National Trust Moonta Branch's website www.moontatourism.org.au

Special Offers

Why not take advantage of the Multi-Ticket offer of $12 ( Adults ) and $5 ( children ) which includes the Moonta Mines Museum, Old Miners Cottage and a ride through the Mines Heritage Area on the Tourist Railway.

Better still, the Extra Multi-Ticket Offer of $26 ( adults ) and $12 ( children ) includes the above attractions and the Wheal Hughes Mine Tour as well.

Both Mutli -Tickets can be used for up to one week from date of purchase.

Multi Tickets are only available from the Moonta Tourist Office and Museum.