Kapunda Heritage Trail

Agri, Mining and Industry

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Landmarks and Buildings

History & Heritage

Mondays: 9.00am – 6.00pm; Tuesdays: 9.00am – 5.00pm; Wednesdays: 9.00am – 5.00pm; Thursdays: 9.00am – 6.00pm; Fridays: 9.00am – 5.00pm; Saturdays: 9.00am – 1.00pm; Sundays: 9.00am – 1.00pm

General

Meander through 10 kilometres of Kapunda's historic buildings and churches, immersing yourself in rich local history.
Explore remnants of Australia's first commercial copper mine, connecting with the town's vibrant mining heritage.
Stop at the Steel Horse Statue and enjoy the scenic views, enhancing your appreciation for Kapunda's unique character.
Visit the renowned local museum, showcasing one of Australia's finest folk collections, and delve into captivating stories of the past.

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Google Rating

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The 10 kilometre ‘Kapunda Heritage Trail’ meanders past the town’s historic buildings, churches and remnants of bygone eras.

Feel the rich history and character that shaped Kapunda, Australia’s oldest commercial copper mining town (1844) and home of Sir Sidney Kidman ‘The Cattle King’ (1870 – 1921).

Stop at the historic mine site and follow the walking trail past the Steel Horse Statue, Whim, Open Cut Mine and Chimney.

Drive past Sir Sidney’s Kidman’s former home “Eringa”, officially used as part of Kapunda High School since 1922. Eringa was burnt down in 2022 and is currently in the planning stage to rebuild and restore.

During the boom period between the 1840s – 1870s, the town flourished, which developed strong, independent businesses and manufacturing. Visit the Museum (renowned as one of Australia’s finest folk museums). Open everyday from 1pm to 4pm.

Kapunda exudes a pleasant appeal, which, in part, emanates from the ornate, well-preserved, main precinct buildings.

Stay and have lunch at one of the historic hotels, bakeries or cafe’s.

Local accommodation and most community services are available. Kapunda is an RV friendly town.

Pick up a Heritage Trail map from the Light Country Visitor Information Centre situated in the Main Street or download the Discover the Light app from your Apple or Android app store.

22°C Partly cloudy

4.8 / 5 6 Google reviews

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Kapunda Views - Gundry's Hill Lookout — Kapunda Views – Gundry's Hill Lookout

Kapunda Visitor Information Centre - Thomson Building — Kapunda Visitor Information Centre – Thomson Building

Kapunda Museum - Heritage Trail — Kapunda Museum – Heritage Trail

Contact and Booking Channels

Kapunda, South Australia

Address: 51-53 Main Street, Kapunda, South Australia, 5373, Australia
Phone: 1300 770 301 , 08 8566 2902
Email: visitorcentre@light.sa.gov.au
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General

Lat -34.34071, Lng 138.91509

Booking Channels

OPENTIME Trail is marked with brown signs which can be followed at any time except the lookout (sign number 17) which closes at dark.

Accreditations

Visitor Information Centre National Accreditation

Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Tourism Industry Council of SA
Visitor Information Centre
SA – Tourism Barossa

Features

Carpark
Picnic Area
Public Toilet

Activities

Walks

Physical – Mobility

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).