
Hotels in Kapunda, South Australia
Find out more about Kapunda and surrounding areas in the Barossa byways Pub Trail
Clare Castle Hotel
Clare Castle Hotel The Hotel opened 04/04/1859 and has a National Trust listing.
North Kapunda Hotel
North Kapunda Hotel The Hotel opened in November 1849 as the North Kapunda Arms, Garland Ox in 1853 and renamed the North Kapunda Hotel in 1856. The Hotel has a National Trust listing. The Hotel was then known as the Sir Sidney Kidman Hotel...
Prince of Wales Hotel
Prince of Wales Hotel The Hotel was established in 1858 and is listed by the National Trust.
Sir John Franklin Hotel
Sir John Franklin Hotel The Hotel was established in 1849 and has a National Trust listing.
Information on Kapunda, SA 5373
Kapunda is Australia's oldest copper mining town, offering a treasure trove of cultural heritage. Located between the famous Barossa and Clare Valley wine regions, visitors are greeted by the seven-metre 'Map the Miner' statue that commemorates the Cornish miners.
The 10-kilometre Kapunda Heritage Trail meanders past historic buildings, churches and remnants of Australia's first commercial copper mine.
The town features a mural art trail and strong arts culture, with the Kapunda Museum showcasing local history.
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Travel options
Kapunda is located approximately 48 miles (52.5 miles by road) from Adelaide, making it easily accessible by car with the most direct route taking approximately one hour via the South Eastern Freeway and Thiele Highway.
Public transport options include train and bus services via Gawler, with Kapunda being 35km from Gawler. Combined train and taxi journeys take approximately 1 hour 24 minutes. The town's central location between wine regions makes it an ideal base for exploring the broader area.
- Allendale North (4km)
- Tarlee (15km)
- Freeling (16km)
- Nurioopta (17km)
- Tanunda (21km)
- Truro (21km)
- Hamley Bridge (22km)
- Riverton (25km)
- Roseworthy (27km)
- Rhynie (30km)