Day 30: Tue 14 Mar 23 - Barossa

Tue 14 Mar 23 - Barossa

11 to 27 Deg, slight winds in the afternoon, easing in the evening. Another glorious mostly sunny day in the Barossa, thankful for a little cloud cover at times to take the sting out of the sun.  A short walk before breakfast and we were on our way for a 26km drive to Kapunda where we were originally booked for the duration of our visit to the Barossa. We’re glad we ended up staying in Tanunda, but after visiting Kapunda, we would have also been happy to stay a night or two there.  Kapunda has a rich history of copper mining which was discovered there in 1842, and later became the base for Sidney Kidman's huge cattle and horse operations.  Its grand heritage buildings and abandoned mine workings, and colourful murals are Kapunda's main attractions. Unfortunately the 2.5 hours we had there just wasn’t long enough, some of the museums were also closed. Although we walked along most of the main street, and drove around part of the heritage trail including a walk around the old Kapunda mine workings, we would definitely return to see more of this historical town. On the way back towards Tanunda, we stopped at the small town of Greenoch, another lovely rural town with not much to see,  but definitely worth a stop for look around. We continued to Nuriootpa where Noel had a walk along the Main Street while I visited Mitre 10 to find a solution to securing the awning bracket. The solution apparently, is to fill the holes with expanding foam so that the screws have something to bite into. Once the foam has cured, I'll attach the screws then remove them, fill the hole with Sikaflex, then screw the bracket back on. Fingers crossed it works - I’ll keep you posted. We arrived back at the van at 1600, and after applying the expanding foam, I went for a very pleasant ride around Tanunda and out to Nuriootpa again. Back at the van, we had a very tasty Weber cooked BBQ steak for dinner. It was another beautiful evening sitting out under the awning as the sun set without any breeze, ending another full day of discoveries.


Tanunda - Nothing like a walk through a cemetery to start the day. A lot of German / Lutheran history here, many dating back to mid 1800s

Tanunda - Morning walk

Kapunda - 7m High Map the Miner. Map Kernow, a tribute to the pioneers of Mining at Kapunda, is Cornish for  "Son of Cornwall"


Kapunda - Dry Landscape

Kapunda - Fire Service Mural

Kapunda - Military Mural behind the cenotaph

Kapunda - Coffee Venue. OK brew, but took the award for most expensive so far this trip ($11.50 for 2)

Kapunda - Heritage building

Kapunda - Heritage Buildings

Kapunda - Mary MacKillop Mural

Kapunda - Heritage Building - Information Centre


Kapunda - Light-Horse Mural


Kapunda - Mining machinary Sculpture

Kapunda - North Hotel Murals

Kapunda - North Hotel Murals (Ghosts in Kapunda)

Kapunda - North Hotel Murals

Kapunda - North Hotel Murals

Kapunda - North Hotel Murals

Kapunda - North Hotel Murals

Kapunda - North Hotel Murals

Kapunda - Lucas Street Mural Mining and local identities

Kapunda - Lucas Street Mural Mining and local identities

Kapunda - 100m long Lucas Street Mural Mining and local identities

Kapunda - Lucas Street Mural 

Kapunda - Lucas Street Mural 

Kapunda - Lucas Street Mural Mining Identities

Kapunda Mural

Kapunda - Rotary Mural

Kapunda Post Office Mural

Kapunda - Sir Sidney Kidman Mural


Kapunda Museum - Unfortunately closed today

Kapunda - Soldiers Memorial Hall

Kapunda - Copper Mine

Kapunda - Copper Mine

Kapunda - Copper Mine Sculpture

Kapunda - Copper Mine (Note the colours from the copper)

Kapunda - Copper Mine (Note the colours from the copper)

Kapunda - Copper Mine (Note the colours from the copper)

Kapunda - Copper Mine  

Kapunda - Copper Mine (Note the colour from the copper)

Kapunda - Flora

Kapunda - Congregational Chapel

Greenoch

Greenoch

Greenoch

Nuriootpa - Main Street

Nuriootpa  - Historic Schaedel House in the main street built in 1875 by a German Master Cabinet Maker  

Nuriootpa - Soldiers Memorial Hall

Nuriootpa - Old Butcher Shop in the main street, unfortunately closed permanently with the following sad note left on the front door.

Looks like the doors have been closed and everything left behind untouched since.

Bike ride around Tanunda past the old no longer used railway station.






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  1. AnonymousMarch 15, 2023 at 4:17 PM

    Brilliant stuff Bob (and Noeleene!!) - What a terrific way to record your trip :)

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