ASSOCIATED EVENTS
Kadina
Moonta
Wallaroo
Wallaroo
Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre
Monday 12th May – Friday 16th May 9am – 5pm,
Saturday 17th May – Sunday 18th May 10am – 4pm
50 Mines Road, Kadina
Entry Fee: Free entry to Visitor Information Centre, Putt Putt golf $5 per player
Visit the Centre to receive extensive information from our friendly staff to plan your stay, assistance with festival bookings available. A large range of souvenirs and local produce available for purchase. Also enjoy a game of Putt Putt on our locally themed course.
The Farm Shed Museum & Tourism Centre
Mon 12th – Fri 16th 9am -5pm, Sat 17th -Sun 18th 10am – 4pm
50 Mines Road, Kadina
Entry Fee: $12 / School Aged Child $3 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $30 Pay at Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre
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Step back in time and take a journey through the famous Matta House, amid a collection of historic buildings and sheds filled with former treasures. The outstanding machinery collection is interpreted through displays covering many aspects of life on the land. Learn the story of women on farms, from pioneer times to the present day. Take yourself to old school days when you enter a 1950’s rural classroom. This wonderful National Trust facility will leave you with renewed appreciation of how far we have come. Allow at least one hour for a visit.
Kadina Church of Christ - Cornish High Tea
Wed 14th &- Sat 17th May
10am – 1pm
Kadina Church of Christ 7 Taylor St Kadina
Entry Fee: $15 includes Teas and a wide variety of Cornish Foods, Cornish sweets are also available for purchase.
Church of Christ Chapel and History Display
Wed 14th - Fri 16th May 10am – 1pm
Sat 17th May 10am – 4pm
7 Taylor St, Kadina
Entry Fee: Free
History, photos and records of activities of the Church of Christ congregation from 1900 onward, displayed within the Church of Christ Chapel built in 1920. Chapel and hall will also be open for Sunday morning service at 10.30am, followed by morning tea.
YP Family History Group
Monday 12th May – Friday 16th May, 10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm.
Saturday 17th May by appointment only.
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Kadina Community Library, Doswell Tce, Kadina
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Entry Fee: Donation
The Yorke Peninsula Family History Group is open to help visitors research their family history which is linked to the Copper Coast; local family information.
Copper Coast Photography Club – Photography Exhibition
Mon 12th - Thurs 15th May 6am – 8.30pm
Fri 16th May 6am - 7pm
Sat 17th May 8am - 1pm
Sun 18th May 9am – 12pm
Copper Coast Sports & Leisure Centre, 1 Doswell Tce, Kadina
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Entry Fee: Free event
An exhibition of Club members’ photographs featuring images of the Copper Coast area as well as general photographic images. Selected photographs available for sale.
Kadina A H & F Society
Wedding Gowns 1880s - 2000
Wed 14th - Sun 18th May
10am - 4pm
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Kadina Showgrounds, Exhibition Building, Cnr Mines an Agery Roads (enter via Mines Road)
Step back in time and view this beautiful collection of wedding attire. Coffee shop including Cornish Cream Teas available.
NYP Quilt Exhibition
Wed 14th & Thurs 15th, 10am - 4pm
Fri 16th 9.30am – 4pm
Sat 17th 10am - 3.30pm
Sun 18th 10am – 3.30pm
Moonta Town Hall
Entry Fee: $4 at the door
Quilt exhibition and trading table
Trading table proceeds to the Wallaroo Hospital Auxillary
Moonta Visitor Information Centre
Mon 12th– Fri 16th May 9am – 5pm ​
Sat 17th - Sun 18th May 10am -3pm
Old Railway Station, Blanche Terrace, Moonta
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Entry Fee: Free
This beautiful building was erected by Gambling & Son and opened in 1909. An extensive range of souvenirs and local produce available. We have well-informed Tourist Staff offering suggestions of “what to do” during your visit to the Copper Coast, “where to eat” and extensive information to ensure you make the most of your visit to our region.
Road Tram Tour – Moonta Township
Monday 12th May – Thursday 15th May
Time: 10.30am and 2.00pm
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Moonta Visitor Information Centre (old Railway Station), Blanche Tce, Moonta
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Entry Fee: $5/person
Ticketing: call 8825 1891 Limited availability, bookings essential. NO BOOKINGS ON THE DAY
Take a tour on this unique Road Tram around the streets of Moonta. A Tour Guide will tell the story of the history of the Cornish Miner’s settlement of this historic town. Many of its buildings are heritage listed. Disabled access available. Proudly bought to you by National Trust of South Australia.
Moonta History Centre
Monday 12th – Sunday 18th May
Time: 10am – 4pm daily
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School of Mines, Ellen Street, Moonta
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Entry Fee: $5/person at the door
“Moonta Mines 1861 – 1923” – see a display of the infrastructure of the Moonta Mines as well as a family history of the residents who lived in Ballarat Row. Talk to the historians and find your possible connection to the famous Cornish miners and their families who made Moonta their home to become “Australia’s Little Cornwall”.
Miner’s Cottage and Garden
Wed 14th May 10am – 4pm
Sat 17th May 10am - 4pm
Sun 18th May 10am - 4pm
Miner’s Cottage, Verco Street, Moonta Mines
Entry Fee: $5/person at the door
Hear the story of the family who inhabited this traditional miner’s cottage, established around 1870. This self-guided tour will walk you through this cottage initially made with wattle and daub. As the family grew, they added to the cottage in several stages with whatever materials were available. The garden is a sensual oasis set amongst the skimp dumps and is proudly maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers.
Kadina Moonta Wallaroo Band
Thursday 15th May 2025
7.30pm - 10pm
Wallaroo Town Hall
Entry Fee: $20.00
(online booking + $2 admin fee)
https://visitcoppercoast.rezdy.com/428702/kadina-wallaroo-moonta-kwm-band-concert
The KWM Band celebrates its 162nd year and is proud to still be entertaining audiences on the Copper Coast. The band ihas a very ardent following as we play tuneful and popular music and the Thursday night concert is always very well attended. Start your visit off with a truly wonderful evening of toe tapping music and country friendship.
Wallaroo Silo Light Show
Every day from 6pm during the month of May
Wallaroo Silos, Northern side
Entry Fee: This is a free event
The Wallaroo Silo Light Show plays just after sunset to showcase South Australia’s Copper Coast – celebrating our unique history, events and local artists. During the month of May, the display will feature images relating to the Kernewek Lowender and our proud Cornish history and heritage, celebrating 50 years of the festival. Best viewing from Jetty Road. Tune in to 88.3FM for audio.
Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum
Mon 12th May – Sun 18th May
10am – 4pm
Jetty Road Wallaroo
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Entry Fee: Adults: $7, Child: $4
For Group bookings
(08) 8823 3015 or email at whmn@adam.com.au
Explore four buildings of Wallaroo’ s fascinating history! Maritime history, copper smelting history, general local history displays, “George” the Giant Squid, large shell collection, railway history, the War years, over 100 model ships. Discover how the Welsh & Cornish settled historic Wallaroo, souvenirs, local history books.
Wallaroo Historical Walk
Thurs 15th May – Sun 18th May
Time: 2pm – 4pm
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Guided walking tour of Wallaroo, departs from Wallaroo Museum, Jetty Road, Wallaroo
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Entry fee: $15 includes free entry to the museum.
Bookings essential, ph: (08) 8823 3015 or email at whmn@adam.com.au
Enjoy a guided tour around the beautiful seaside town of Wallaroo with one of our experienced tour guides.
Cornish Pasty Making Class
Wednesday 14th May – 10am – 12.30pm
Saturday 17th May - 10am to 12.30pm
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Wallaroo Uniting Church Hall
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Entry Fee: $27/person
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Ticketing: via Kernewek Lowender website
https://visitcoppercoast.rezdy.com/356521/cornish-pasty-making
There's nothing quite as Cornish as a pasty. You can learn how to make your own Cornish pasty using an old family recipe brought from Cornwall in the 1870’s. and the hand utensils available at the time. Morning tea will be provided. This event is noted for the chatter and laughter of participants and the marvellous success rate of novice cooks.
Moonta Mines Sweet Shop
Mon 12th – Sun 18th May 10am – 4pm daily
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Moonta Mines National Heritage Place, Verran Terrace, Moonta Mines
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Entry fee: Free, sweets available to purchase
The lolly shop is in the former Moonta Mines Post Office, which was built in 1946 and operated until the mid 1970’s. Selling a wide range of traditional old-fashioned sweets and English lollies as well as old-fashioned traditional soft drinks such as Ginger Beer. A favourite over the years with locals and visitors, many bringing the younger generations back to show them where they loved to visit during their childhood. Run by a dedicated team of volunteers of the National Trust of South Australia
SA Country Showcase
A Good Mates Night Out
Monday 12th May,
7pm - 10.30pm
Wallaroo Town Hall, Irwine Street, Wallaroo
Entry Fee: Adults $25, U15 $15
Supper to be purchased on the night
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Ticketing: available online
https://visitcoppercoast.rezdy.com/695901/sa-country-showcase-a-good-mates-night-out
A popular event of the Kernewek Lowender. Featuring South Australian and local artists.
BYO knee rug and pillow if required
Moonta Mines Museum
Monday 12th – Sunday 18th May
Time: 11am – 4pm daily
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Moonta Mines National Heritage Precinct, Verran Terrace, Moonta MInes
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Entry Fee: $8/adult $4/child
at the door or online at website
The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School.
Housing thematic displays on the Cornish miners lifestyles. The museum is run by the dedicated National Trust of SA Moonta Branch volunteers. Attendants will be dressed in period style attire.
Aussie Breakfast
Sunday 18th May
7.30am – 11am
Wallaroo Sailing Club
3 Heritage Drive, Wallaroo
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Entry Fee: $10 at the venue
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Hungry?? Aussie breakfast of sausage, bacon, egg, tomato and toast. Enjoy the Wallaroo Sailing Club’s hospitality. Indulge yourself in a relaxing breakfast, admiring the great sea view of the bay from inside the Clubhouse or outside on the deck while sipping champagne. Orange juice, tea or coffee also available.
Feast or Famine Dinner
Wednesday 14th May 6pm
Kadina Uniting Church Hall
Taylor Street, Kadina
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Entry fee: $50 per person
Book on Kernewek website
https://visitcoppercoast.rezdy.com/430981/feast-or-famine-dinner
In the old days, sometimes there was food and sometimes there wasn't. Cornish miners were very poor because they were paid so little. We have made a feast of five courses from their poverty-stricken pantries. The food is prepared by experienced country cooks. It will be a fun adventure in food. There will be a convival atmosphere and live music. This is a great night out. Don't miss it.
Please advise any dietary requirements when booking.
Cornish Connection Quilts and other Quilts
Fri 16th & Sat 17th May
10am - 3.30pm
Wallaroo Mines Institute, Stirling Tce Wallaroo Mines
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Entry Fee: $5 at the door
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Quilt display and Cornish Cream Tea
Moonta Mines Tourist Railway
Wednesday 14th May - 2pm
Thurs 15th & Fri 16th May - 1pm and 2pm, Sat 17th & Sunday 18th May - 10.30am, 11,30am, 1pm and 2pm.
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Moonta Mines Railway Station, Verran Terrace, Moonta Mines – near the Moonta Mines Museum.
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Entry Fee: $12/Adult, $5/school aged child.
Ticketing: Online up to 12 hours in advance via www.moontaheritage.com.au or on the day at the ticket office at the venue. Limited availability.
Take a 50 minute ride on this award winning tourist train – through the historic landmarks of the Moonta Mines. Commentary explaining the operations of the mines; once the backbone of the South Australian economy and the largest copper mine in the Southern Hemisphere. Learn how the Cornish miners became renowned worldwide for their unique mining skills. Proudly bought to you by the National Trust of South Australia Moonta Branch.
Heritage Concert
Sunday 18th May
1pm – 3pm
Moonta Mines Church, Bower Street, Moonta Mines
Entry Fee: Cash donation, to assist the National Trust in their efforts towards World Heritage status.
This festival we present a traditional heritage style Pleasant Sunday Afternoon, a concert of secular and sacred music, both choral and instrumental, with community hymn singing and a guest speaker. Come and enjoy a fitting end to this festival, celebrating the Cornish in the style of entertainment they enjoyed.
Kernewek Art Collection
Mon 12th - Sun 18th May
10am - 4pm daily
Ascot Gallery, Graves St, Kadina
Entry Fee:, Free
An exhibition of previous Kernewek Lowender Art Prize winners and artworks purchased for the collection of the Kernewek Lowender Festival
Organ Recital
Friday 16th May
from 2pm
Moonta Mines Church, Bower Street, Moonta Mines
Entry Fee: $20
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Bookings: Kernewek website
https://visitcoppercoast.rezdy.com/697259/organ-recital-moonta-mines-church
Ron Newton, who has Cornish ancestors, is from New Zealand, has an international reputation and regularly plays at Dunedin Cathedral. He has chosen a variety of music to showcase the organ. In addition, there will be some wonderful singing from our guest artists