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Burra
Give Burra one full day and one night: the mine site and heritage passport fill a day, and it breaks the Adelaide-to-Clare drive.
Burra is a former copper-mining town of about 1,100 people in the Clare Valley region, 166 km north of Adelaide. Its Cornish mine site and stone cottages are on Australia's UNESCO tentative list. Most travellers see it in a day, or sleep one night on the way north.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jan–Feb (hot, 35 °C (95 °F)+ days)avoid Jan–Feb (hot, 95 °F (35 °C)+ days)
- Airport
- ADL
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Burra000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Burra & Goyder Visitor Information Centre+61 8 8892 2154
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Burra, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyA small, quiet town and safe to walk at night.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile · +61 8 8892 2154 Burra & Goyder Visitor Information Centre
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportADL Adelaide Airport (About 2 h 15 min drive to Burra via the M2 and A32; no public transport to Burra, so a car is needed.).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: sights are spread over a few kilometres and there is no town bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBakery pie or sandwichA$7–12 (≈ US$5–8)
- Beerschooner in a pubA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedHostel or pub dorm bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$280 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$280 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ADL Adelaide Airport (About 2 h 15 min drive to Burra via the M2 and A32; no public transport to Burra, so a car is needed.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jul
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Burra: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Aug
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: sights are spread over a few kilometres and there is no town bus. The Burra Heritage Passport, sold at the visitor centre, opens the mine museum, Redruth Gaol and other locked sites and includes a key and guide. Everything in the centre is walkable.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Clare
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive south on the A32 then B82, about 1 h
Wine tasting and the Riesling Trail; a natural next stop south.
Moonta
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Drive via the B64 and A1, about 2 h
The other half of the Cornish mining story; pair the two mine sites.
Door to door: About 1 h 20 min
Drive east on the B84 and A32, about 1 h 20 min
A highway stop rather than a destination; useful only as a break.
Door to door: About 2 h 30 min
Drive via the B84 and A1, about 2 h 30 min
Too far for a return day; sleep on the Yorke Peninsula instead.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Market Square and Commercial Street
Town centre: pubs, the visitor centre and the mine entrance within a 10-minute walk.
Paxton Square precinct
Restored 1849 miners' cottages, self-contained; 5 min walk to the main street.
Market Street (Burra Creek)
Motel rooms on the creek bank, a short walk to shops and heritage sites.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150–230 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or pub double room1 × 1 night × A$180 | A$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$160 | A$320 |
| Burra Heritage Passport, per person2 × A$30 · check | A$60 |
| Mine museum entry without the passport2 × A$5 · check | A$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$62 |
| Trip total≈ A$341 per person per day, bed included | A$682≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub counter meal | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Bakery pie or sandwich | A$7–12 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Beer, schooner in a pub | A$7–10 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Fuel, per litrecheck | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer days regularly pass 35 °C (95 °F); carry water and start sightseeing early.Summer days regularly pass 95 °F (35 °C); carry water and start sightseeing early.
- Fuel and food options thin out after 20:00; eat before then.Fuel and food options thin out after 8:00 PM; eat before then.
- Some passport sites are locked and only open with the key: collect it during visitor-centre hours.
- Kangaroos and emus on the A32 at dawn and dusk: slow down.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- Burra & Goyder Visitor Information Centre
- +61 8 8892 2154
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Visitor information centre+61 8 8892 2154
Embassy
No embassies in Burra; consulates and embassies are in Adelaide and Canberra.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Adelaide → Burra by car: about 166 km (103 mi), 2 h; fuel roughly A$25–35 (≈ US$17–25) one way (check)about 103 mi (166 km), 2 h; fuel roughly A$25–35 (≈ US$17–25) one way (check)
- Heritage Passport: about A$30 (≈ US$20) per person, covers locked sites (check)
- Mine museum entry: about A$5 (≈ US$4) without the passport (check)
Say or show
- Thanks — Thank you
- Where's the visitor centre? — Where is the visitor centre?
- Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
- Is it open today? — Is the site open today?
Rural mobile coverage is patchy outside town; download offline maps before leaving Adelaide.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Burra. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jan–Feb (hot, 35 °C+ days) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ADL: drive time, hire-car desks, fuel stop before Burra.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Market Square, the mine site, Paxton Square, the railway station.
- Place pages with verified opening hours (mine museum, Morphett's Engine House, visitor centre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Heat and wildlife fixtures on the A32 so gates A–D can go green.