Copper Coast Rail Trail Explained

Copper Coast Rail Trail
Length Km:25
Location:Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
Trailheads:Kadina, Wallaroo, Moonta
Use:Hiking, cycling
Season:all
Hazards:some at-level road crossings
Surface:sealed
Row:Balaklava-Moonta railway line

The Copper Coast Rail Trail is a rail trail in the Australian state of South Australia following the course of the disused Balaklava-Moonta railway line in the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia. It is open to pedestrians and cyclists, and runs for 25 km from Kadina to Moonta.[1]

Details

From Kadina it follows the old line until Wallaroo with a new extension built in 2022 to Moonta. The path is sealed through the entire journey with some level road crossings, playgrounds and parks.[2] The former stations and sidings in this section were Wallaroo Mines, Wallaroo, Cross Roads and Moonta.[3]

The trail was opened in 2017 after the line after the line between Kadina and Wallaroo was dismantled. The trail was extended to Moonta in 2022.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Australia’s Copper Coast Rail Trail adds a new leg . Bicycle Network . 2023-03-30 . 2024-09-17.
  2. Web site: Copper Coast Rail Trail – Rail Trails Australia . Rail Trails Australia – Walk, cycle or ride Australia's wonderful rail trails . 2021-08-20 . 2024-09-17.
  3. Wayback Machine
  4. Web site: Copper Coast Council . Copper Coast Council . 2024-09-17.