Burra Mine

Burra SA 5417 (Pop 1 150)

Burra is a fascinating Clare Valley historic copper town located 154 km north of Adelaide. Following copper discoveries (1845), individual settlements sprang up reflecting the miners’ homelands (Aberdeen - Scottish, Llychwr - Welsh, Hampton - English, Redruth - Cornish). Fortunately when copper supplies were exhausted, Burra became an important rural service centre and in 1994 a State Heritage town attracting growing numbers of visitors annually.  Jailhouse Rock Festival (Feb), Twilight Jazz Affair (Mar), Antique & Decorating Fair (May).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Burra Historic Passport (available at visitor centre together with access key) to 43 heritage sites including Burra Mine Site & Powder Magazine,  Morphett Enginehouse Museum, Miners Dugouts (1840s), Police Lock-up & Stables (1847), Redruth Gaol (1856), Unicorn Brewery Cellars (1873), English miners’ village, Hampton ruins. Burra Market Square Museum a recreated general store, post office and home with original furniture & fittings. Burra Regional Art Gallery, Market St local and touring exhibitions. Burra Creek recreational area with swimming and canoeing.

Nearby:
Burra Gorge (23 km s-e) pretty gorge with permanent springs, walking trails and camping areas.

Accommodation:
Burra has a motel, half a dozen hotels, a couple of B&Bs, several holiday units/cabins/cottages, a farmstay and two caravan parks. Visitor Information Centre: 2 Market Sq. Tel (08) 8892 2154.

Airports:
Port Pirie Aerodrome (PPI), off Port Pirie Rd. Tel (08) 8632 2261. (44 km west); Adelaide Airport (ADL), 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport. Tel (08) 8308 9211. (228 km south).

Hospital:
Burra Hospital, 46 Commercial St. Tel (08) 8892 2300.