Moonta Bay
One of South Australia's most popular Holiday Destinations
It is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Kadina, site of the famous Wallaroo Mines, and 19 kilometres (12 mi) south of the port of Wallaroo. At the 2006 census, Moonta had a population of 3,350. There are several distinct localities or hamlets surrounding Moonta, including Moonta Mines, Yelta, North Yelta, Moonta Bay, Port Hughes and Simms Cove.
What is there to do at Moonta?
Fishing: Moonta Bay and Port Hughes are famous for exceptional catches of King George Whiting and Snapper. Many other species such as Blue Swimmer Crab, Squid, Garfish, Snook and Australian Herring (Tommy Ruff) are available in large numbers in local waters, including both the Moonta Bay and Port Hughes Jetties.
The best beaches in South Australia: Simms Cove Beach, directly in front of Sandcastles, is a safe, clean swimming beach perfect for families.
Fantastic Dining: Moonta Bay boasts countless dining options from country pubs and bakeries to Bistro restaurants serving fresh local produce from the surf or the turf.
A Great White Shark designed Golf Course: Nearby to Sandcastles Port Hughes now boasts Australia's first (and currently only) 18 hole Greg Norman designed Golf Course. Copperclub, is a fresh, new golf course that integrates with the natural landscape, using the natural undulations of the area to create a PGA standard golf course. A real challenge and a beautiful place to spend a day of your Simms Cove holiday.
Links
www.countrygetaways.info - All bookings for Sandcastles
www.simmscovebeach.com.au - Sandcastles is part of the Simms Cove Beachfront group
http://www.thedunesporthughes.com.au/golf-course.htm - The Dunes Copperclub Golf Course, Port Hughes
www.moontaprogress.org.au - Whats On at Moonta
www.kernewek.org - Kernewek Lowender, the Worlds Largest Cornish Festial held at Moonta, Kadina, and Wallaroo
www.yorkepeninsula.com.au - Whats on the York Peninsula