Description

The smelting works was established in 1849 when the South Australian Mining Association leased an area, on the eastern side of Burra Creek, to the Patent Copper Company (later the English and Australian Copper Company) Entrance to the Smelting Works Site is included in the Burra Heritage Passport available from the Burra and Goyder Visitor Information Centre, 2 Market Square, Burra. Access is available with your Passport key during daylight hours when using the Burra Heritage Passport. This is a paid point of interest. No camping or overnight parking allowed.