Category: Mid-North Region
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Burra South Australia
Burra South Australia Burra, South Australia located about 160 kilometres north of Adelaide, is one of the state’s most historically significant towns. Set in the rolling hills and open landscapes of the Mid North, it is best known as the site of one of the world’s great 19th-century copper mining ventures. The town preserves an Read more
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Burra Heritage Passport
Burra Heritage Passport Available at the Burra Visitor Centre, the Burra Heritage Pass is an excellent way to explore the town’s history. Not only does it provide a list and map of locations and buildings to visit, but has a key to allow access to sites otherwise not accessible. The key requires a deposit which Read more
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Miners Dugouts Burra South Australia
Miners Dugouts Burra South Australia The Miners’ Dugouts in Burra, South Australia, are among the most remarkable reminders of early mining life in Australia. Nestled along the banks of the Burra Creek, these simple homes once sheltered hundreds of miners and their families during the mid-19th century copper boom. Life here was tough, yet the Read more