Liza’s guidebook- Port Hughes and surrounds

Liza
Liza’s guidebook- Port Hughes and surrounds

Food scene

Just a 7 minute stroll to the Port Hughes tavern. What a beautiful view it is, lovely outdoor area to the side... nicely lit at night and beautiful sea front location.... food is fabulous with all the pub favourites and really well priced, huge serves. Somewhere lovely to unwind and relax and children friendly. Choose from the restaurant or pop next door to the Port Hughes store and enjoy a bite to eat. The best fish and chips, defiantly sure not to disappoint.
16 locals recommend
Port Hughes Tavern
2 Minnie Terrace
16 locals recommend
Just a 7 minute stroll to the Port Hughes tavern. What a beautiful view it is, lovely outdoor area to the side... nicely lit at night and beautiful sea front location.... food is fabulous with all the pub favourites and really well priced, huge serves. Somewhere lovely to unwind and relax and children friendly. Choose from the restaurant or pop next door to the Port Hughes store and enjoy a bite to eat. The best fish and chips, defiantly sure not to disappoint.
The general store next to the port hughes taven, Absolute gem of a store. Close to the beach, jetty and playground. Fantastic staff. Super friendly and willing to help out with outstanding local knowledge. Grab a bite to eat or enjoy a drink, recommend their ice coffee's, yummy and the views are amazing.
16 locals recommend
Port Hughes Tavern
2 Minnie Terrace
16 locals recommend
The general store next to the port hughes taven, Absolute gem of a store. Close to the beach, jetty and playground. Fantastic staff. Super friendly and willing to help out with outstanding local knowledge. Grab a bite to eat or enjoy a drink, recommend their ice coffee's, yummy and the views are amazing.
Great food and cakes, breakfast is a winner, A little spot that will kick start your day. Scones are amazing
Taste the Yorke
56B George St
Great food and cakes, breakfast is a winner, A little spot that will kick start your day. Scones are amazing
A must stop if you love Gelato...
8 locals recommend
The Coffee Barn Gelateria Moonta
12775 Spencer Hwy
8 locals recommend
A must stop if you love Gelato...
A great place for all your bakery needs. A must stop while in the area if your on the go and want a quick bite to eat.
The Cornish Kitchen
12 Ellen St
A great place for all your bakery needs. A must stop while in the area if your on the go and want a quick bite to eat.
CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO A FIRE. NOTE FANTASTIC POP UP WOOD OVEN PIZZA NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE DECK BAR IN THE DUNES WITHIN THE GOLF COURSE FROM CAFE CAPELLA'S. Great Italian food at your fingertips, not just pizza and pasta - They have options for gluten intolerant, vegetarians, seafood, chicken, steak, gelato and much more and a new alfresco area.
12 locals recommend
Cafe Capella's
1 George St
12 locals recommend
CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO A FIRE. NOTE FANTASTIC POP UP WOOD OVEN PIZZA NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE DECK BAR IN THE DUNES WITHIN THE GOLF COURSE FROM CAFE CAPELLA'S. Great Italian food at your fingertips, not just pizza and pasta - They have options for gluten intolerant, vegetarians, seafood, chicken, steak, gelato and much more and a new alfresco area.
A fantastic place to eat, offering somewhere healthy to eat, Nook & Nourish provides beautiful organic coffee, herbal teas, guilt-free raw desserts and cakes, as well as fresh seasonal juices and smoothies. We also provide a range of freshly prepared eats ranging from flavour-packed salads, light meals, rolls, wraps and breakfast options, best breakfast benny bagel I've had. Providing options to meet a range of dietary requirements including Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Sugar Free and Dairy Free. I personal love the breakfast here and coffee, fabulous
Nook & Nourish
38 George St
A fantastic place to eat, offering somewhere healthy to eat, Nook & Nourish provides beautiful organic coffee, herbal teas, guilt-free raw desserts and cakes, as well as fresh seasonal juices and smoothies. We also provide a range of freshly prepared eats ranging from flavour-packed salads, light meals, rolls, wraps and breakfast options, best breakfast benny bagel I've had. Providing options to meet a range of dietary requirements including Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Sugar Free and Dairy Free. I personal love the breakfast here and coffee, fabulous
5 stars- I personally had the best Gin and beer tasting here, it was sensational, a must if your in the area. The food is outstanding and the service was brilliant. A great spot to spend a few hours over tastings and food. About 20 minutes away from Port hughes
10 locals recommend
Bond Store Wallaroo
13 Owen Terrace
10 locals recommend
5 stars- I personally had the best Gin and beer tasting here, it was sensational, a must if your in the area. The food is outstanding and the service was brilliant. A great spot to spend a few hours over tastings and food. About 20 minutes away from Port hughes

Sightseeing

The very popular boat ramp at port hughes.
Port Hughes Boat Ramp
Minnie Terrace
The very popular boat ramp at port hughes.
Fabulous outside water play facility for kids (young and old). Different water slide options, tipping bucket and more. Seating and toilets available and parking nearby. A fabulous place for the family.
10 locals recommend
Splash Town
167 Bay Rd
10 locals recommend
Fabulous outside water play facility for kids (young and old). Different water slide options, tipping bucket and more. Seating and toilets available and parking nearby. A fabulous place for the family.
From crabbing to squiding to fishing, Port Hughes jetty has it all. There's stairs down to the water if you wish to snorkel or scuba dive from the jetty. A beautiful place to stroll along the beach also with breathtaking views and plenty to do for the kids on the beach with rock pools to explore.
7 locals recommend
Port Hughes Jetty
7 locals recommend
From crabbing to squiding to fishing, Port Hughes jetty has it all. There's stairs down to the water if you wish to snorkel or scuba dive from the jetty. A beautiful place to stroll along the beach also with breathtaking views and plenty to do for the kids on the beach with rock pools to explore.
A 2 minute walk from the property, maintained to championship standards, The Copperclub is recognized as having some of the best fairways and greens in South Australia. Seamlessly integrated with the natural landscape, the course takes advantage of the natural contours of the land including breathtaking sand dunes and the beautiful waters of the Yorke Peninsula coastline.
Port Hughes Golf Course
58 St Andrews Dr
A 2 minute walk from the property, maintained to championship standards, The Copperclub is recognized as having some of the best fairways and greens in South Australia. Seamlessly integrated with the natural landscape, the course takes advantage of the natural contours of the land including breathtaking sand dunes and the beautiful waters of the Yorke Peninsula coastline.
The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School, built in 1878. The school remained an active and important centre for the Moonta Mines community for ninety years and closed in 1968. The National Trust of SA, Moonta Branch took over the building and established a museum which now tells the story of Cornish pioneers who came to South Australia for the copper mines 1861-1923. The museum has 14 rooms and houses thematic displays on the Cornish miners’ lifestyles – mining, lodges and friendly societies, sports and pastimes, death and hardship, extensive displays of costumes, china, silverware, photographs and memorabilia and a classroom furnished c.1900. Open daily 1 PM – 4 PM SA Public Holidays and School Holidays 11 AM -4 PM Contact them via their website for additional information and hours.
8 locals recommend
Moonta Mines Museum
Verran Terrace
8 locals recommend
The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School, built in 1878. The school remained an active and important centre for the Moonta Mines community for ninety years and closed in 1968. The National Trust of SA, Moonta Branch took over the building and established a museum which now tells the story of Cornish pioneers who came to South Australia for the copper mines 1861-1923. The museum has 14 rooms and houses thematic displays on the Cornish miners’ lifestyles – mining, lodges and friendly societies, sports and pastimes, death and hardship, extensive displays of costumes, china, silverware, photographs and memorabilia and a classroom furnished c.1900. Open daily 1 PM – 4 PM SA Public Holidays and School Holidays 11 AM -4 PM Contact them via their website for additional information and hours.
Departing from the platform adjacent to the Moonta Mines Museum, the Moonta Mines Tourist Railway is a guided tour of the historic Moonta Mines State Heritage Area. Featuring extensive commentary from local drivers, passengers are taken past many historic landmarks of the former mining operations, including the reservoir, ore sorting floors, and through a tunnel in Ryans Tailings Heap. It visits the former Precipitation Works, which was set up in 1900 to recover additional copper from the tailings heaps, a process which continued until 1943. Bookings are not required for individuals. Board the Tourist Train adjacent to the Museum. Proudly maintained and operated by volunteers of the National Trust of SA Moonta Branch. Cost is $12 for Adults and $5 for school aged Children. Under school aged are free. Eftpos available.
9 locals recommend
Moonta Mines Railway
149 Verran Terrace
9 locals recommend
Departing from the platform adjacent to the Moonta Mines Museum, the Moonta Mines Tourist Railway is a guided tour of the historic Moonta Mines State Heritage Area. Featuring extensive commentary from local drivers, passengers are taken past many historic landmarks of the former mining operations, including the reservoir, ore sorting floors, and through a tunnel in Ryans Tailings Heap. It visits the former Precipitation Works, which was set up in 1900 to recover additional copper from the tailings heaps, a process which continued until 1943. Bookings are not required for individuals. Board the Tourist Train adjacent to the Museum. Proudly maintained and operated by volunteers of the National Trust of SA Moonta Branch. Cost is $12 for Adults and $5 for school aged Children. Under school aged are free. Eftpos available.
The Old Sweet Shop built in 1946 was originally the post office at Moonta Mines. The Old Sweet Shop is a small building filled with character. Pop in and enjoy the experience of visiting a traditional old fashioned sweet shop, you may even be lucky enough to see the staff making the Old Sweet Shop’s famous Spuds. The shop sells a large variety of old fashioned sweets and English lollies, as well as old fashioned traditional soft drinks, made in South The Old Sweet Shop built in 1946 was originally the post office at Moonta Mines. The Old Sweet Shop is a small building filled with character. Pop in and enjoy the experience of visiting a traditional old fashioned sweet shop, you may even be lucky enough to see the staff making the Old Sweet Shop’s famous Spuds. The shop sells a large variety of old fashioned sweets and English lollies, as well as old fashioned traditional soft drinks, made in South Australia and is a favourite with visitors who come to experience the heritage of the Moonta Mines area. Entry is free
6 locals recommend
Moonta Old Sweet Stop
Verran Terrace
6 locals recommend
The Old Sweet Shop built in 1946 was originally the post office at Moonta Mines. The Old Sweet Shop is a small building filled with character. Pop in and enjoy the experience of visiting a traditional old fashioned sweet shop, you may even be lucky enough to see the staff making the Old Sweet Shop’s famous Spuds. The shop sells a large variety of old fashioned sweets and English lollies, as well as old fashioned traditional soft drinks, made in South The Old Sweet Shop built in 1946 was originally the post office at Moonta Mines. The Old Sweet Shop is a small building filled with character. Pop in and enjoy the experience of visiting a traditional old fashioned sweet shop, you may even be lucky enough to see the staff making the Old Sweet Shop’s famous Spuds. The shop sells a large variety of old fashioned sweets and English lollies, as well as old fashioned traditional soft drinks, made in South Australia and is a favourite with visitors who come to experience the heritage of the Moonta Mines area. Entry is free
Moonta Visitor Information Centre. Plan your trip located 100m East of corner Ellen St and Blanch Tce Moonta 5558 SA
Moonta Tourist Office
Blanche Terrace
Moonta Visitor Information Centre. Plan your trip located 100m East of corner Ellen St and Blanch Tce Moonta 5558 SA
Welcome to Port Hughes Fishing Charters! They pride themselves on providing keen fishermen and women with fantastic inshore and deep sea charter fishing experiences out of Port Hughes. Whether you're chasing a big snapper or looking to bag out in whiting, your skipper Mick will ensure you have an exciting and adrenaline pumped experience!
Port Hughes Fishing Charters
2 Minnie Terrace
Welcome to Port Hughes Fishing Charters! They pride themselves on providing keen fishermen and women with fantastic inshore and deep sea charter fishing experiences out of Port Hughes. Whether you're chasing a big snapper or looking to bag out in whiting, your skipper Mick will ensure you have an exciting and adrenaline pumped experience!
Choose from a selection of adult Milano E-Bikes (Electric Bikes), Universal bikes and a character Vintage ladies bike. All bikes are available to hire hourly or half day (4 hours) or a full day (8 hours). Included in every hire is a helmet, lock, carry bag or basket and bottle of water. Port Hughes to Moonta - Shared Use Walking Cycling Trail The trail follows the edge of the Port Hughes to Moonta Road and is fully sealed. Moonta Bay Jetty to Port Hughes Jetty A beach walk taking 45 minutes each way (3-kilometre one way) Start at the L Shaped Moonta Bay Jetty with the café’s and Splash town and walk South along beaches and coves finishing at Port Hughes where you will also find a tavern and general store, boat ramp, playground and for those wanting to continue walking South beach. During low tide can be walked all the way at beach level or at higher tides steps up the cliffs and back down the other side are available.
Copper Trails Bike Hire
Choose from a selection of adult Milano E-Bikes (Electric Bikes), Universal bikes and a character Vintage ladies bike. All bikes are available to hire hourly or half day (4 hours) or a full day (8 hours). Included in every hire is a helmet, lock, carry bag or basket and bottle of water. Port Hughes to Moonta - Shared Use Walking Cycling Trail The trail follows the edge of the Port Hughes to Moonta Road and is fully sealed. Moonta Bay Jetty to Port Hughes Jetty A beach walk taking 45 minutes each way (3-kilometre one way) Start at the L Shaped Moonta Bay Jetty with the café’s and Splash town and walk South along beaches and coves finishing at Port Hughes where you will also find a tavern and general store, boat ramp, playground and for those wanting to continue walking South beach. During low tide can be walked all the way at beach level or at higher tides steps up the cliffs and back down the other side are available.

City/town information

Less than a 10 minute drive from Port Hughes. Featuring a Enclosed sea swimming area, with diving pontoons. Squid fishing. Long jetty, Snorkeling. Swimming. A fabulous spot Moonta jetty is awesome - it sits in the middle of the beach in Moonta with a large car park, couple of cafes and the water park adjacent. There are rock pools for the kids to explore Also
13 locals recommend
Moonta Bay
13 locals recommend
Less than a 10 minute drive from Port Hughes. Featuring a Enclosed sea swimming area, with diving pontoons. Squid fishing. Long jetty, Snorkeling. Swimming. A fabulous spot Moonta jetty is awesome - it sits in the middle of the beach in Moonta with a large car park, couple of cafes and the water park adjacent. There are rock pools for the kids to explore Also
Approximately 20-25 minutes away Kadina offers all the facilities of a large town including supermarkets, variety stores, medical services and much more. The wide range of accommodation as well as being close to a number of stunning scenic and family friendly beaches in Moonta Bay, Port Hughes and Wallaroo makes it a popular destination. In addition Kadina is a great base for exploring the northern end of the Yorke Peninsula and its rich history. Things to do: Explore Kadina on the Kadina Historic Walk and look at the old buildings with Cornish architecture including the Royal Exchange and Wombat Hotels (originally a boarding house for new miners), the Kadina Hotel (originally a single storey hotel called the Miner's Arms) and a number of the churches. The Kadina Historic Drive takes you around the surrounding mine areas and the suburbs of Kadina, a legacy from its mining heyday. The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre Play Centre Putt Putt Explore the Fairy Door Trail throughout the CBD Ducatoon Park In addition Kadina has some shops and fast food places eg, Kmart, subway, hungry jacks, McDonald's, Woolworths to name a few.
7 locals recommend
Kadina
7 locals recommend
Approximately 20-25 minutes away Kadina offers all the facilities of a large town including supermarkets, variety stores, medical services and much more. The wide range of accommodation as well as being close to a number of stunning scenic and family friendly beaches in Moonta Bay, Port Hughes and Wallaroo makes it a popular destination. In addition Kadina is a great base for exploring the northern end of the Yorke Peninsula and its rich history. Things to do: Explore Kadina on the Kadina Historic Walk and look at the old buildings with Cornish architecture including the Royal Exchange and Wombat Hotels (originally a boarding house for new miners), the Kadina Hotel (originally a single storey hotel called the Miner's Arms) and a number of the churches. The Kadina Historic Drive takes you around the surrounding mine areas and the suburbs of Kadina, a legacy from its mining heyday. The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre Play Centre Putt Putt Explore the Fairy Door Trail throughout the CBD Ducatoon Park In addition Kadina has some shops and fast food places eg, Kmart, subway, hungry jacks, McDonald's, Woolworths to name a few.
Approximately 5 mins from Port Hughes. Offering a rich mining history, the home of the Cornish pastie and little shops along the way, grab yourself a bite to eat at any of the pubs and cafes. If you need to get some groceries they have a supermarket, service station and a small bottle shop for a nice bottle of wine.
6 locals recommend
Moonta
6 locals recommend
Approximately 5 mins from Port Hughes. Offering a rich mining history, the home of the Cornish pastie and little shops along the way, grab yourself a bite to eat at any of the pubs and cafes. If you need to get some groceries they have a supermarket, service station and a small bottle shop for a nice bottle of wine.

Medical Centre

7-12 Majors Road, Copper Coast SA 5558
Moonta Medical Centre
12 Majors Road
7-12 Majors Road, Copper Coast SA 5558