Copper Coast Rail Trail

The Copper Coast Rail Trail connects the historic mining towns of Kadina, Wallaroo and Moonta and will help you get to the seaside towns of Moonta Bay and Port Hughes.

The Copper Coast Rail Trail connects the copper mines in Kadina (the mine was called the Wallaroo Mine even though it is today within the township of Kadina) to the deep-sea jetty in the township of Wallaroo. The trail is within the original rail corridor and vegetation is confined to low dryland shrubs with the occasional taller tree. The path is in good condition and there are several shelters along the trail and facilities at each end. The 17km 2022 extension of the trail now connects the towns of Wallaroo and Moonta. The trail has been constructed on the original rail corridor and is well protected by native vegetation.

Port Wakefield has good parking, cafes and amenities. Construction work will begin soon on the duplication of the Princess Highway through Port Wakefield, so it may be worth parking near the beginning of the path east of the golf course on Balaklava Rd.Bike hire, parts and service are available in Moonta from Copper Trails Bike Hire.

After leaving the Moonta Railway Station ride along Blyth Terrace, turn left onto Henry Street and proceed to Queen Square, a large maintained reserve in the centre of Moonta (the shopping precinct is in George Street near Queen Square). Continue along Henry Street and turn right into Milne Terrace and continue to Bay Road where the shared use path continues to Moonta Bay.