Talisker Mine Trail
Point Of Interest
4.2 from 4 users
Contact
Talisker Road, Deep Creek, South Australia
walkingsa.org.au/walk/find-a-place-to-walk/talisker-silver-lead-mine-hike/
Description
A self-guided historical walk through the Talisker Mine. Talisker Silver Lead Mine Hike (2.5 hrs return, 6.4 km)
This mine is located on the southern Fleurieu Peninsula, 100km south of Adelaide on Talisker Conservation Park. It produced silver-lead bullion between 1862 and 1872, and the township of Silverton was established with a population of up to 300 people. The mine ruins and workings provide a unique picture of 19th Century Cornish mining and ore processing techniques. An interpretive walking trail passes the ruins of a brick kiln, smelting furnace and crusher house.
No camping or overnight parking.
Features
Location
Lat: -35.620402 Lng: 138.152309
User Reviews
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Nice walk was raining and foggy but still enjoyed exploring the area, wear good shoes not thongs like my hubby some steep and barely trail parts if you go off main walking track. Amazing engineering feats of the Cornish people who worked this silver lead mine. If you'd like to take a look at some of our adventures take a look at OFF-TRACK IN OZ https://youtube.com/channel/UCNvjBj0YGuGyxhj8ovn0PMQ
Scott Free
Thoroughly enjoyed the walk and reading all about the history of this site. Would have been a hard life for families. Hope this site can be preserved for future generations.
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Explorer 134
A variety of alternate tracks depending on how much time and how fit you are. Well worth at least the walk down to look at the main shaft and working areas.