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Burra

Burra is one of the most beautifully preserved towns in South Australia.

This former copper mining town is listed on the National Estate Register and also declared a State Heritage Area.

Today you can explore the town on Burra's Heritage Passport Trail. Armed with a charming little guidebook and your own key, you'll drive past 65 fascinating sites and learn why Burra was once South Australia's copper central. The 11 kilometre route includes Redruth Gaol, the Monster Mine and "Creek Street", where 1600 people lived in dugouts along the riverbank.

Burra is also a great place to look for antiques, and don't miss Thorogoods of Burra (a boutique cider brewery) and the Burra Art Gallery. You'll also find walking trails, a golf club, bike hire, accommodation and more.

It all began in Burra with the discovery of copper in 1845, by shepherds Thomas Pickett and William Streair. A number of townships soon developed – the South Australian Mining Association town of Kooringa, plus Redruth (Cornish) Aberdeen (Scottish) Llywchwr (Welsh) and Hampton (English).

By 1851, the settlement now collectively known as Burra had a population of 5,000, second only to Adelaide with a population of 18,000. And after the closure of the Monster Mine in 1877, the town became a service centre for an extensive agricultural and pastoral area.

Accommodation Options in "Clare Valley" or surrounding areas

Accommodation	Type	Image	Short Description	Star Rating			Est. Pricing	add to Hotlist
The Beehive Clare Valley, South Australia	Self-contained apartment		A spacious affordable bedroom property for larger groups and families ..	Check	Check	Check	260 - 990 AUD
Morella House (Vanilla) Clare Valley, South Australia	Chalet		Imagine taking a magnificent stone mansion and dropping it in ..	Check	Check	Check	235 - 235 AUD
Burra Heritage Cottages - Tivers Row Burra, South Australia	Bed and Breakfasts, Cabins and Cottages, Self Contained		Constructed in by James and Emma Tiver Burra Heritage Cottages ..		Check	Check	135 - 165 AUD
Morella House Bed and Breakfast Clare, South Australia	Apartments, Bed and Breakfasts, Self Contained		Morella House is nearly two kilometres from the town centre ..		Check	Check	195 - 235 AUD
Auburn Shiraz Motel Clare Valley, South Australia	Motel		The Auburn Shiraz Motel is situated in Auburn at the ..	Check	Check	Check	65 - 92 AUD
Lavender Blue Country Apartments Auburn, South Australia	Apartments, Bed and Breakfasts, Self Contained		Lavender Blue Country Accommodation offers two self-contained Bed and Breakfast ..		Check	Check	155 - 175 AUD
ArtWine Cottages Sevenhill, South Australia	Cabins and Cottages, Self Contained		ArtWine Cottages stylish vineyard 'retreat' offers a secluded and tranquil ..	Check	Check	Check	150 - 170 AUD
Croll Cottage Clare, South Australia	Bed and Breakfasts, Cabins and Cottages, Self Contained		Croll Cottage is a self catering charming old home situated ..		Check	Check	166 - 166 AUD
The Retreat at Mt Surmon Wines Clare Valley, South Australia	Bed & Breakfast		Romantic indulgent luxury stunning vistas to the Southern Flinders and ..	Check	Check	Check	160 - 450 AUD
Cygnets at Auburn Clare Valley, South Australia	Spa		Built in the mid s Cygnets at Auburn is a ..	Check	Check	Check	120 - 200 AUD

note: Unless otherwise indicated, these price are intended as a guide only