BURRA & MINTARO HERITAGE TRAIL, COPPER MINES,& VICTORIAN MANSIONS. Heritage South Australia is exemplified by Burra. Heritage Trail is fun for all age groups with Johnny Mascot a fun mobile app describing heritage copper mine, gaol, Victorian buildings and more.
The Clare Valley is a special place, a long way away from the bustle of Adelaide and the large tour buses frequenting the Barossa Valley.
In fact heritage, South Australian style is just around the corner from that vineyard where you have abandoned your family. Fortunately Burra is just a half hour drive from Clare. You do not have to go very far at all to find out what made Australia a special place.
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BURRA HERITAGE TRAIL
You will start your Burra visit at the Burra Information Centre to acquire your large iron key to unlock entrance doors. You are definitely going to be able to find this key in your handbag. It is very solid and heavy, just the thing to open those 19th creaking doors.
Burra Visitors Centre blurb “You will be joined by Johnny Green, the miner’s mascot, as you explore the townships key sites. Using your mobile phone or tablet, Johnny will guide you through each site”
BURRA COPPER MINE SITE
Do not miss the Burra mine with its beautifully restored pump house and other preserved 1940’s copper mining relics.
Redruth Jail / Reform School, with its list of crimes and punishments such as stealing a loaf of bread or being drunk and disorderly, got you serious jail time in the 19th century…
Burra started life as a mining town and was Australia’s largest inland town in the 1850’s. The ‘monster copper mine’ was once Australia’s largest mining operation.
BURRA REGIONAL ART GALLERY
Burra’s former post office, with its original jarrah floorboards is worth a visit just to gawp at the floor. Exhibits are changed regularly with a focus on local artists, artisans creating ceramics and jewellery as well as local photographers.
Remember to check out the original telephone exchange machine in the back room.
The gallery is managed by volunteers, check the website for opening hours.
WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN BURRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA?
Burra is located in the Clare Valley, South Australia offers accommodation in vineyards, heritage homes and historic hotels. The nearby towns of Clare, Auburn, Mintaro, Tarlea and Riverton are excellent options.
WHAT IS THERE TO DO NEARBY BURRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA?
- Explore Mintaro an entire village is a heritage precinct
- Clare cycling trails
- Clare Valley Wineries and Riesling Trail
- Lockiel’s salt lake monster
- Find out more about South Australia’s pioneers at the historic Bungaree Station
- RED BANKS CONSERVATION PARK, rugged red earth gorges, waterholes and walking trails with information plaques
WHERE IS BURRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, LOCATED?
Burra is 33 minutes, 43 km from the region’s largest town, Clare
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