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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

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Kapunda, SA
  • Place, Barossa Brewing Company
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Seppeltsfield
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Hentley Farm
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Historic Kapunda School of mines homestay

This delightful 1860s 2 story building is a centrepiece in copper mining history. It not only provides a depth of incredible history, it is also a very comfortable place to rest your head when visiting Kapunda and the surrounding areas such as the Barossa and Clare Valleys.

Like many historic properties the Kapunda school of mines residence has spacious rooms, lofty ceilings, character and charm combined with luxury and convenience and with 2 double bedrooms can sleep up to 4 people very comfortably.

Kick back in the leather recliner lounge suite in front of the big screen smart TV or opt for the big dining/living room overlooking the Tarlee ranges.

Take advantage of the fully equiped kitchen or enjoy an outdoor BBQ sitting in the fresh air on the balcony. If your not in cooking mode there are 6 dining out food options within 200 metres

The home has been thoughtfully and beautifully decorated and includes lots of interesting artifacts of the mining era and will make you feel right at home . Some other added features include;

Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
Premium 5 star Linen and bedding
Queen Beds
Complimentary internet
Secure Parking
2 big screen Smart TVs
Outstanding convient Location
and much more

About Kapunda; Perfectly located between the Barossa and Clare Valleys and only 1 hour from Adelaide.

This delightful building is centrally located and you have all the local history at your door step. So much to see locally and many famous names will confront you such as Sir Sydney Kidman, the worlds largest known private land owner of the day (the cattle king), Charles Bagot and France Dutton (Kapunda Copper mines), Sir Jenkins Coles (the first premier) and mother Mary McKillop to name a few.

If you have an interest in wine there are over 130 wineries being a combination of large corporate and small boutique within a short distance to explore.

We look forward to you enjoying the benefits and features of the Kapunda School of Mines homestay soon

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 7430523
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Kapunda

Kapunda is home to this holiday home. Barossa Brewing Company and Murray Street Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park and Barossa Bushgardens. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Kapunda, SA

What's nearby

  • Barossa Brewing Company - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Murray Street Vineyards - 15 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Seppeltsfield - 20 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Hentley Farm - 20 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Maggie Beer's Farm Shop - 23 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Tanunda Station - 28 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kapunda Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Comviet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪North Kapunda Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Menzals Slauter House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Historic Kapunda School of mines homestay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Historic Kapunda School of mines homestay?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Historic Kapunda School of mines homestay on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$374, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Welcome to the Historic Kapunda School of mines homestay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Historic Kapunda School of mines homestay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Historic Kapunda School of mines homestay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Historic Kapunda School of mines homestay located?

Set in Kapunda, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Barossa Brewing Company, Barossa Valley Golf Club and JamFactory at Seppeltsfield. Murray Street Vineyards and Seppeltsfield are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

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Location

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great to talk with and the cake, bread, milk, butter, water etc a good touch. The historic vibe and cleanliness were pleasing also.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic stay at the Kapunda School of Mines, would recommend staying with family or friends. The hosts were lovely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic location. Felt luxurious and homely at the same time. I hope to return and book it again for another weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable and comfortable stay.

We enjoyed this stay. It was comfortable, in a great location and it felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Central to Barossa and Clare wineries and walking distance ro pubs and eateries. Great historic building and loads of useful information for exploring
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2025
Hi Karen, Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure hosting you and of course you are welcome back anytime. Many of our guests love the central location as it really is so easy to visit surrounding areas as well as enjoy the local history.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay

Such a comfortable home away from home, with all the thoughtful touches that make such a difference. Thank you Mark and Jenny, it’s always a pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful

Beautiful home, extremely comfortable beds, luxurious bedding and towls. Great location, lovely welcome gifts and hosts were fantastic. Loved our stay and will return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2023
Thank you for your kind words Jacinta. Its imprtant to us that our guests are comfortable during their stay and welcome you back with open arms anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Getaway

Location perfect to explore the surrounding area. Coming back to the winter sun filled dining room to sit around table, look at the view, talk, read and relax was my favourite place. The whole house was very comfortable, warm and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kapunda adventure

We were very pleased with our rental choice, The undercover off street parking was a bonus as we could leave things in the car during our stay. We really enjoyed the rich colonial history of Kapunda!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Hi Susan, Thank you for your kind review and thrilled you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you. Kapunda is a great place to visit and explore and so much history. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short stay

Clean and ideally located albeit being a residential property in the main street surrounded by businesses means that not all civic functions realise you are trying to sleep between 12 and 2am. But that was a minor issue across 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Fabulous decor, clean, well stocked and the beds and pillows were sooooo comfy ! Great tv selections too. Nothing to complain about .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing quirky property a must see

Such a beautifully presented home. Everything has been thought of to make your stay hassle free and so comfortable. While our kids also loved the house and seeing the display of history in every cupboard i would love to come back to be able to just sit and enjoy the house and area child free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhodri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kapunda

Spent a wonderful weekend in a unique property, the spacious School of Mines. So many lovely touches including very high level of cleanliness and style. Rhodri
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
Thank you for kind words Rhodri, It was an absolute pleasure hosting you. We enjoy combining the historic aspects of the home with luxuries and comforts that make a memorable holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Understated perfection

From the entrance up the stairs to having the entire top floor to ourselves - this place really delivers in all the right ways. The overall decor is in keeping with the style and age of the building except for the massive reclining lounge suite and 3, yes 3 smart tv’s throughout the lounge, dining and main bedroom. No detail has been spared regarding comfort, the beds were amazing, the sheets divine and don’t get me started on the softness of the towels. Located in the Main Street it is easily accessible and central to the town of Kapunda and the entire Barossa region, making it a truly perfect destination to have as your base to take in everything on offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
Thank you Helen for your kind words. Jen and I do take pride in ensuring our guests have a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. We focus on modern comfort surrounded in heritage and it was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great central location

We had a fantastic week, visiting the Murray River mouth (a highlight and worth the drive), Adelaide beaches, and the Barossa and Clare Valleys. Being from Brisbane, we also enjoyed the long twilights with self-guided walks and displays in Kapunda. The accommodation was like Grandma's house with quality mod-cons and plenty of room for us all. High speed internet was vital for our uni student son and the totally reclining lounges meant we could easily fit in a second adult child. The huge dining room windows were amazing, giving lovely views to the hills and making the dining room a huge indoor verandah.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unusual and interesting Accommodation.

If you love old and interesting things this is the place for you. You are staying basically in a museum and able to explore all the interesting items as you go. Very clean accommodation with everything that you need. We were fine with the stairs but for anyone that struggles with them, they are steep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed

Owner great to deal with, convenient location, equiped with everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at School of Mines, Kapunda

My wife and I traveled from Sydney and stayed at the School of Mines at Kapunda which is now set up as a fully furnished home. We found the home very comfortable and provided everything we needed for our stay. It is very well equipped. We used it as our base to travel around the Barossa and parts of Adelaide. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historically significant stay

We loved this place. There are some seriously unusual touches to the place. The view from the dining room is sensational. It’s warm and comfortable in an interesting town. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Kapunda Getaway

Was lovely stepping back in time, loads of history but still with all the needed mod cons. The attention to every detail was amazing down to soft towels, extra blankets, books, huge TV, bath and so much more room to move than we expected. It had a lovely view and lots of light. The location was in the middle of town so all the cafes, pubs etc were outside the main entrance. There was entertainment in the pub next door until late if that's your scene. Navigating the stairs was fine for us but may be difficult for some. we had a wonderful time and only wished we could stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central gem

Easy to find, communication to gain entry easy, perfect central location. Quaint accommodation decorated to suit yesteryear, but with all the comforts of home. Staircase is quite steep, so wouldn't recommend for anyone who has mobility issues, but we all found it a good challenge each day 😉. No ghosts (unfortunately), but lots of friendly locals who were more than happy to tell some ghostly tales. Great accommodation for our group of two couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation Central

The accommodation is beautifully maintained with cosy bedrooms and a marvellously large TV and comfortable seats. We saw the (interesting) sights of Kapunda in a day but it's a good base for the Barossa and Clare valleys.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great weekend getaway

Comfortable, clean and very well equipped. Perfect location to explore the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place with lots of history

A lovely, comfortable and well equipped place. Communication from the owners really good. Highly recommended especially if you enjoy a bit of history.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely relaxing weekend in a beautiful old building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2021
Hi James, it was a pleasure hosting you and thank you for your review. We will continue to make every effort to ensure our guests enjoy their stay.

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