In 1993 the Township of Burra was placed on the National Heritage Register as a significant historical site, being one of the best preserved mining towns in the state. By purchasing the "Burra Heritage Passport" you are given a key and guide book to an historic 11km self-guided trail around Burra. Opposite picture is Morphett's Pumping Engine House built in 1858.It commenced pumping in 1860 and ceased in 1877. It is a now a museum with an interpretive display on Cornish beam engines.

From this lookout you get a panoramic view of the mine showing the extent of the ore body and the level of the groundwater encountered by miners. The modern open-cut operation worked to a depth of 100 metres with concentrate producing about 24,000 tonnes of copper metal.The water was returned to its natural of 50 metres deep in the mine pit. Burra was a very interesting place and the landscape in the towns surrounding it is incredible. The catholic church was St Joseph's built by the Jesuits in 1874 and the current Parish Priest was born in Burra, baptised, 1st communion and confirmed here. He celebrated 50 years as a priest in 2013. He currently says mass in 3 community towns each weekend. We had a day drive through  Mt Bryan, Hallet Jamieson and Spalding - lots of Wind Turbines through this area.