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.

Kadina to Wallaroo (8 km)

The rail trail begins in at Powell Terrace, not far from the main roundabout on the Copper Coast Highway. There is a shade shelter at this point; there are shops on the opposite side of the roundabout, and over the Copper Coast Highway.

When the trail crosses Lipsom St there are remnants of the Wallaroo mines on the left.

The trail continues through open country to the outskirts of Wallaroo to Wallaroo jetty.

Wallaroo to Moonta (17 km)

This section of trail was completed in 2022.

The trail leaves the Kadina to Wallaroo Section at Ryan Street, approximately 500m from the Wallaroo Railway Station. The trail diverts left into Cornish Terrace then right along Park Terrace and then right onto Magazine Road before turning left onto the rail trail. This short diversion is necessary as the original railway has been consumed by the town golf course.

13.5km from Wallaroo, the trail provides an excellent view of the Wheal Hughes open cut copper mine.

The trail continues straight to Moonta. Cross Kadina Road and the trail follows the curve of the railway past Crossroads Station site, Yelta Mine and arriving at Moonta Railway Station which is now the Moonta Information Centre.

Car Parking

Kadina – Parking is available along Powell Terrace which is adjacent to the rail trail

Wallaroo – Parking is available along John Terrace (near the information centre which was the former Wallaroo Railway Station) and Irwine Street, near the playground. Parking is also available at the rear of the shopping centre, off Jetty Street.

Moonta – Parking is available at the Moonta Information Centre (Moonta Railway Station). As you approach Moonta from Kadina or Wallaroo the Railway Station can be seen on the left. Turn left off Kadina Road, just before entering Moonta.

Side Trails

Moonta to Moonta Bay (2.5km)

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.

Moonta to Port Hughes (4km)

A shared use path commences in Moonta at the junction of Milne Terrace and Port Hughes Road and terminates at the Port Hughes jetty.