The Taste of the Region Interpretive Centre
Highlights
- Explore Kapunda's rich history through interactive exhibits that reveal the stories of the Ngadjuri people and early settlers.
- Discover the unique vegetation and geological features that shape the region's landscape, enhancing your understanding of its natural beauty.
- Grab a complimentary Heritage Trail Map and embark on a walking adventure around the Historic Kapunda Copper Mine.
- Visit the Kapunda Museum to immerse yourself in displays that vividly bring the region's industrial heritage to life.
Unveiling Kapunda’s Treasures: A Free Adventure at the Taste of the Region!
Nestled in the heart of Kapunda, beneath the Light Country Visitor Information Centre, lies a hidden gem – the Taste of the Region Interpretive Centre. Embark on a captivating journey through time with this free interactive exhibit.
Journey Through Time:
Discover Kapunda’s rich tapestry, woven with the threads of the Ngadjuri people, early settlers, and iconic figures like Sir Sidney Kidman, the “Cattle King.” Explore the region’s colorful history, from its bustling mining era to its transformation into a haven for agriculture.
Unveiling Layers of the Land:
Delve into the natural wonders that shaped the region. Learn about the unique vegetation that thrives here, the impact of the mining quarries, and the evolution of the landscape.
Beyond the Walls:
The Taste of the Region is just the beginning! Grab a complimentary Heritage Trail Map and embark on a walking adventure around the Historic Kapunda Copper Mine. Visit the Kapunda Museum to gain a deeper appreciation for the region’s industrial heritage and immerse yourself in displays that bring Kapunda’s story to life.
The Taste of the Region Interpretive Centre: Your free gateway to discovering Kapunda’s captivating past, natural wonders, and the personalities that shaped it all!
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Visitor Information Centre National Accreditation
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
Activities
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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)
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)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- 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.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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