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Moonta Bay, South Australia

Moonta Bay
South Australia
MoontaBayJetty.JPG
Jetty
Moonta Bay is located in South Australia
Moonta Bay
Moonta Bay
Coordinates 34°03′29″S 137°34′09″E / 34.058020°S 137.569120°E / -34.058020; 137.569120Coordinates: 34°03′29″S 137°34′09″E / 34.058020°S 137.569120°E / -34.058020; 137.569120
Population 1,978 (2011 census)
Established 1999
Postcode(s) 5558
Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST) ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location 136 km (85 mi) NW of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s) District Council of the Copper Coast
State electorate(s) Goyder
Federal Division(s) Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
23.8 °C
75 °F
9.8 °C
50 °F
330.1 mm
13 in
Localities around Moonta Bay:
Spencer Gulf Warburto North Moonta
Spencer Gulf Moonta Bay North Moonta
Moonta
Spencer Gulf Port Hughes Moonta
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Moonta Bay is located in the Copper Coast region of Northern Yorke Peninsula South Australia, adjacent to the historic town of Moonta and Port Hughes. At the 2006 census, Moonta Bay had a population of 2,042.

It is a popular tourist destination, with attractions including the beach and jetty where children are able to swim in a netted area. The jetty is also a popular fishing area particularly for those wanting to catch squid.

Accommodation is available for tourists at the beachside caravan park and motel. There are a range of restaurants, cafes and a functions venue.

The function centre located on the headland overlooking the sea is a popular location for weddings.

The historic Rossiters Point Saltwater Intake and Pumping Station is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.

Moonta Bay is located within the federal Division of Grey, the state electoral district of Goyder and the local government area known as the District Council of the Copper Coast.

Moonta Bay is the home of Copper Coast Wines, the producer of the traditional Swanky beer.


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