Enterprise Mine Chimney
A surviving engine-house chimney from Burra's copper mining heyday.
Rising above the open cut of the old Monster Mine, the Enterprise Mine chimney is one of Burra's most photographed industrial relics. It recalls the era when Cornish miners and their steam engines made Burra one of Australia's most important copper towns.
The chimney stands within the area covered by the Burra Heritage Passport, the key-access self-drive trail that unlocks the town's mining sites. Interpretive context nearby helps visitors picture the scale of the operation that once roared here.
It pairs naturally with the Monster Mine lookout and the miners' dugouts for a fuller picture of Burra's copper story.
Got a photo of Enterprise Mine Chimney?
Share your best shot. If we use it in the gallery, you'll be credited by name. Photos are reviewed before going live.
Featured in
Last verified 1 hour ago
Within a short drive
Other spots in Burra
You might also like
Similar experiences across Clare Valley
Enterprise Mine Chimney — frequently asked questions
What is the Enterprise Mine chimney?
It is a surviving engine-house chimney on the historic Monster Mine site at Burra, a relic of the town’s 19th-century copper-mining boom.
How do you visit the Burra mine sites?
Many of Burra’s heritage sites, including the mine area, are accessed via the Burra Heritage Passport, a self-drive key and guide available in town.
Why was Burra important for copper?
Burra was one of Australia’s most important copper mines in the 19th century, drawing Cornish miners and helping underpin the early colonial economy.
Image credits
- Hiwasseemine-stack-ducktown-tn1.jpg by Brian Stansberry , CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons