DESTINATION: KadinaThe largest of the 3 towns on the Yorke Peninsula which make up the Copper Triangle, Kadina was proclaimed in 1862, after the discovery of copper ore nearby. The mines in the area were productive for about 60 years; they closed in the 1920s, and Kadina became the peninsula's regional service centre, with wheat, barley and sheep forming the basis of its prosperity. Main AttractionsOld stone buildings; hotels, churches, houses and mine sites have all been preserved and can be viewed via the Kadina Heritage Trail. The trail takes in 38 historic sites and begins at the Railway Station, heads west to the Wallaroo Mine Historic Site and then returns to the town centre via the National Dryland Farming Centre. The centre includes Matta House, an original mine manager's house built in 1863, and thematic and photographic displays. The Banking and Currency Museum is an award-winning display of banking history located in a splendid old bank building in Graves St. |
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The biennial Kernewek Lowender (Cornish Festival) is held in May of odd numbered years. This is a joint festival of the 3 towns of the Copper Triangle celebrating their Cornish heritage. Kadina, Wallaroo and Moonta together attract thousands of visitors for a 3-day long festival of fairs, dancing, games and processions. Yorke Peninsula Field Days are also held biennially in September in odd years. The Copper Coast is renowned for its excellent fishing, crabbing and safe beaches.
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Region: Yorke Peninsula
The stunning Yorke Peninsula region has a good selection of accommodation, hotels, tours and attractions for your holiday. Tourist information can be found at busier tourist towns such as Maitland and the Copper Triangle towns of Kadina and Moonta and this page on planbooktravel.
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National Dryland Farming Centre, Moonta Rd, Ph: 1800 654 991
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