CaitlinThe Kapunda Mine, established in 1844, was the first successful copper mine in Australian history. Copper was actually discovered here two years prior by Francis […]
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Talisker Mine
Tucked away in a eucalyptus forest are the scant remains of our of South Australia’s greatest silver mines: Talisker Mine. The mine here was opened […]
Wheal Basset
A common site along the heritage cycle path near Carnkie, the wonderful Wheal Basset is just a small part of a much bigger mine. Mining […]
Moonta Mine
At the center of the town of Moonta are the remains of a once great copper mine, the Moonta Mine, one that despite being on […]
Ghooli Pump Station
Dotted along the Great Eastern Highway are the remains of numerous old water pumping houses that make up the Golden Pipeline, Ghooli Pump Station being […]
Boondi Rock
Situated just north of the Great Eastern Highway is a small disused water catchment area that forms Boondi Rock. Now a small campsite, this area […]