Moonta Information
Map | View detailed map of Moonta
Highlights of Yorke Peninsula
Clear water laps the pristine sands of Hardwicke Bay making it the perfect holiday destination for..
Cape Spencer InformationCape Spencer marks the very tip of the Yorke Peninsula. From the edge of the cliff, the ocean..
Kadina InformationOnly 148 kilometres from Adelaide, Kadina is the largest town on the Yorke Peninsula, with a..
Marion Bay InformationOn the ‘foot’ of Yorke Peninsula, Marion Bay is the gateway to Innes National Park. With surf..
Point Turton InformationOverlooking the pristine beaches of Hardwicke Bay, Point Turton is a charming holiday town two and..
Pondalowie Bay InformationAt Pondalowie Bay a protected sandy beach capped by dense vegetation will often really turn it on..
Port Gawler InformationNot actually located on the Yorke Peninsula, Port Gawler is at the start of the Samphire Coast..
Port Victoria InformationPort Victoria is on the western coast of the peninsula, 189 kilometres from Adelaide, with Wardang..
Stenhouse Bay InformationStenhouse Bay is a stunning section of Innes national park where you can whale watch from the cliff..
Yorketown InformationYorketown as the name suggests takes its name from the peninsula. It's considered to be the..
See all locations in Yorke PeninsulaMoonta Information
Moonta is a pretty coastal town that is steeped in history.
Just 165 kilometres from Adelaide, it's popular with holidaymakers, especially families. Nearby, you'll find Moonta Bay - a delightful holiday spot with excellent accommodation and facilities. Its sandy beaches and jetty make it a drawcard for fishermen, families and holidaymakers alike. While here, take the opportunity to go on a fishing charter, and use local knowledge to find secret fishing spots for a great catch.
Take to the Moonta Mines Walking Trails, or ride the 50-minute round trip on the Moonta Mines Tourist Railway. You can also discover more about the town at the Moonta Mines Museum.
Port Hughes is a close neighbour. The Port Hughes jetty offers excellent fishing opportunities, and the area is also popular with boat fishers and charter boats.
Email a travel consultant
South Australia's second largest town in its hey day, Moonta was predominately settled by Cornish miner's and their families. Moonta owes most of its prosperity to the Moonta Mining Co.
During the prosperous late 1800s, Moonta had the largest urban population outside of Adelaide, with 12,000 people including many Cornish miners who brought their skills and lifestyle. For this reason Moonta is known as 'Australia's Little Cornwall'. Every year, it helps host the Kernewek Lowender (or Cornish Festival) along with the towns of Kadina and Wallaroo. It's a chance to enjoy enjoy street processions, dance, music, theatre, a vintage car rally and more.
The name Moonta comes from the Aboriginal words 'Moonta-Moonterra' meaning impenetrable scrub. It has a population of 3,500 which rises to 10,000 during the summer holiday season.
Did you know: One of the things Moonta is most famous for is the Cornish Pasty. Miners used to take their lunch to work in a package of pastry - so it wouldn't get dirty. The pastry was joined along the top with a ridge so that it could be easily carried. The miner would open the pastry, and find in one end meat and vegetable; the other end would have fruit and jam for dessert. Today you can still buy delicious meat and vegetable filled traditional pasties in Moonta.
Visiting Moonta?
Highlights of South Australia
Adelaide is often overlooked by travellers as a little more than a pathway to the amazing Barossa..
Barossa InformationEven before that first taste of full-bodied red wine is swallowed down a thirsty throat..
Adelaide Hills InformationA half hour or so’s drive from Adelaide will find you in a pocket of paradise called the Adelaide..
Kangaroo Island InformationKangaroo Island is an ecological masterpiece Kangaroo Island is, quite simply, without a peer..
Clare Valley InformationEver wanted to find the face behind the wine? Who spent the months growing the grapes to..
Limestone Coast InformationBefore the southern ocean receded, millions of years worth of marine sediment was laid down to form..
Eyre Peninsula InformationYou’ll find the natives of Eyre Peninsula pretty friendly. It’s just that not that many of them..
Fleurieu Peninsula InformationJust a short drive to the south of Adelaide, the lovely Fleurieu Peninsula is a mix of beautiful..
Port Augusta InformationPort Augusta is known as the Crossroads of Australia, where roads from Adelaide, the Flinders..
Port Elliot/Horseshoe Bay InformationOne of the sweetest beach settings in South Australia, Port Elliot is a popular tourist..
See all locations in South AustraliaPopular Searches
