Moonta Bay, South Australia

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Moonta Bay
South Australia
MoontaBayJetty.JPG
Jetty
Moonta Bay is located in South Australia
Moonta Bay
Moonta Bay
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Population 1,978 (2011 census)[1]
Established 1999[2]
Postcode(s) 5558[3]
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[4]
Federal Division(s) Grey[5]
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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Adjoining localities[2]

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.[7]

It is a popular tourist destination, with attractions including the beach and jetty.[citation needed]

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

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

The historic Rossiters Point Saltwater Intake and Pumping Station is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.[8]

Governance

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.[4][5]

Swanky beer

Moonta Bay is the home of Copper Coast Wines, the producer of the traditional Swanky beer.[citation needed]

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