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The mine at Burra closed in 1877 after a failed attempt to reopen amid failing copper prices. The town with its Cornish ...
16/05/2026

The mine at Burra closed in 1877 after a failed attempt to reopen amid failing copper prices. The town with its Cornish and Welsh mining history is a world renowned tourist attraction with echoes of the past that can be seen everywhere you look.

A photo from the mine site on a foggy morning, winter is special and the township of Burra comes alive.
16/05/2026

A photo from the mine site on a foggy morning, winter is special and the township of Burra comes alive.

The view from the mine site at Burra along the tourist road looking north.Sunsets are something else in Burra ...
06/05/2026

The view from the mine site at Burra along the tourist road looking north.
Sunsets are something else in Burra

Goodnight from Burra...A great sunset tonight from the mine lookout looking north.
05/05/2026

Goodnight from Burra...
A great sunset tonight from the mine lookout looking north.

The view down Paxton terrace along Paxton Square cottages which are a Burra IconAutumn and Winter bring morning fogs tha...
21/04/2026

The view down Paxton terrace along Paxton Square cottages which are a Burra Icon
Autumn and Winter bring morning fogs that envelop the town and make for great photography.

Burra is one of the few towns I have been to where you can see the stars in their entirety A great destination for astro...
24/03/2026

Burra is one of the few towns I have been to where you can see the stars in their entirety
A great destination for astrophotography.
Picture taken from my backyard.

Ancient skies and river red gumsWorld's End GorgeGoyder Regional Council
24/03/2026

Ancient skies and river red gums
World's End Gorge
Goyder Regional Council

The second house was exceedingly greater in dimensions than the first..It's floors were made of tessellated crystal and ...
18/02/2026

The second house was exceedingly greater in dimensions than the first..
It's floors were made of tessellated crystal and it's ceiling was like the path of the stars ....

Peacock's chimney stack
Burra, South Australia

Nikon D610 + Tokina AF 19-35 F 3.5-4.5

Hampton VillageBurra NorthTownship of Burra
12/08/2025

Hampton Village
Burra North
Township of Burra

Mt BryanLocated north east of the township of Burra, it is the highest peak in the district that I know of and from time...
04/08/2025

Mt Bryan
Located north east of the township of Burra, it is the highest peak in the district that I know of and from time to time does get snow in winter.
Standing proud and strong over the surrounding plains at sunset.

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