Kadina - Places to See

Wallaroo Mine
Located about 1.5 km south-west of the town centre (take the Moonta Road south and turn west into Matta Road are the remnants of the Wallaroo Mine. All the important destinations in the site are clearly marked and the site is easy to locate because of the stone ruins of Harvey's Enginehouse.

Matta House & Heritage Museum
An outstanding museum surrounded by interesting buildings which all reflect the wealth which flowed into the area as a result of the discovery of copper. Located 1.5 km south of the town centre it comprises Matta House (a mine manager's house built in 1863 which has a shingle roof and is furnished with Victoriana), a large and comprehensive printing museum, displays of old mining equipment, an extensive photographic collection, a blacksmith's shop, an old band rotunda, and a superb and extensive display of old farming equipment. It is also possible to inspect the famous Matta mine shaft which, by 1866, was being used to extract 50 tonnes of copper ore per week. The complex, now under control of the National Trust of South Australia, is open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., school and public holidays 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. For further information contact either (08) 8821 1083 or (08) 8821 1564

Walking Tour of Kadina and Historic Buildings
There is an excellent publication, Discovering Historic Kadina, published by the District Council of Northern Yorke Peninsula, which not only has a very detailed history of mining in and around Kadina but also includes the excellent Kadina Heritage Trail. The Kadina Heritage Trail is very well signposted and encompasses all the major historical sites in the town including the Kadina Railway Station (1878), the Banking and Currency Museum (1874), the Church of Christ (1920), the beautiful stone residences in Lipson Avenue (c.1900), the Pioneer Cemetery (c.1860), the Wallaroo Mine (1860) and the former Police Residence (c.1900). In total there are 38 places of historic interest in the town. There is also a smaller 19 places of interest on a Kadina Walking Trail.