Wheal Hughes Underground Mine Tours

Have you experienced the Wheal Hughes Underground Mine Tour yet?

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.

The Wheal Hughes Copper Mine two prestigious tourism awards. A bronze medal in the 2009 South Australian Tourism Awards under the very competitive "Tourist Attractions" category and a Yorke Peninsula Tourism Award for 2010.

Opening Times

Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - Pre-booked tours only ( except holidays )

Public Holidays ( including Good Friday ) at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

Christmas Day - Closed.

 

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 at $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.

Special Offer

Enquire about the Extra Multi-Ticket offer of $26 ( adults ) $12 ( children ) which also includes the Moonta Mines Museum, Old Miners Cottage and a trip through through the Mines Heritage area on the Tourist Railway. Multi-Tickets can be used for up to one week from date of purchase.