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Find the Perfect Gift
Gifting should feel joyful, not stressful. Whether you’re celebrating, saying thanks, or just spreading a little love, we’ve made it easy to find something special for everyone on your list.
Discover why sand-free towels are a summer essential. Lightweight, quick-drying and genuinely absorbent beach towels that keep sand out of your bag and make summer easier.
There’s something really special about Christmas in Moonta. The whole town feels softer, brighter and a bit more magical, with lights twinkling, kids buzzing with excitement, Santa popping up everywhere, and small businesses putting their hearts into making December feel like home. Here’s your full guide to what’s happening in Moonta this festive season.
Moonta’s Big Christmas BashSunday 14 December
Moonta’s Big Christmas Bash is the main event of the festive season. This day is full of markets, food, the pageant, Santa visits, music, and a big sense of community.
Business Market- George Street Runs from 12 pm to 4 pm with the street closed to traffic.Queen Square Market Runs from 4 pm to 9 pm.Christmas Pageant Starts at 6 pmMeet and Greet with Santa Begins at 7 pm in the Queen Square rotunda.Carols by Candlelight Runs from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.Live music continues into the evening.
The day brings a big community turnout, lots of food and stalls, and that classic Moonta Christmas energy.
Christmas Lights Tram Tours13 December – 27 December
The Christmas Lights Tram Tours are a Moonta classic. You jump on board, rug up, and cruise around town checking out the best Christmas lights without having to drive, park, or do anything other than enjoy the moment.
Running nightly from Saturday 13 December to Saturday 27 December.
Operated by the Moonta Mines Tourism and Heritage Centre.
Bookings are essential.
Children under 3 are free but aren’t included in the booking numbers.
Although it is a late night, it’s one of those wholesome traditions that the kids talk about for days afterwards.Book your tickets here.
Photo credit: National Trust South Australia, Moonta
Moonta Santa Trail - Maps released 19 December
The Santa Trail is one of the sweetest Christmas traditions in Moonta. Kids grab a map, wander the town, and collect little surprise gifts from participating businesses. Here's what happening this year:
Maps go on sale Friday 19 December for $5 per map
Available from Copper Trails Bike Hire, located at 40 George Street, Moonta.
Only 200 maps are available.
You can complete the trail any time in the lead-up to Christmas, but maps usually sell out quickly, so getting one on release day is the safest option.
How it works:
Buy your map from Copper Trails Bike Hire
Use the map and numbers to find participating shops
Pop in and collect your surprise gift from each shop
Continue until you've completed the whole loop
Santa’s Cave - Town Hall Supper Room15–20 December and 22–24 December10 am – 12 pm daily
Santa’s Cave is a deeply nostalgic part of Moonta’s Christmas celebrations. It features the original backdrops from the old John Martin’s Magic Cave, the same ones so many South Australians grew up visiting. Adults get that sentimental flashback, and kids get their magical Santa moment. It’s the perfect stop for photos, memories, and a festive outing.
Keeping the Moonta magic alive
December in Moonta has this beautiful old-fashioned Christmas charm. Small shops are dressed up, people are out walking, families are gathering for events, and the town buzzes with festive energy. While you’re out and about this month, support local, buy your Christmas presents locally, pop into the small shops that make Moonta feel special, and help keep the Moonta magic alive for the next generation.
Meet Tiani, the South Australian maker behind Fallow & Fox. Discover her minimalist double-walled candles and glass-domed diffusers in scents like caramel pistachio and sea salt & lime. Elegant, local and gift-perfect.
We all know one. The friend who’s running on coffee and chaos. The mum who hasn’t had a minute to herself since 2007. Or maybe... it’s you. Either way, The Relaxation Edit is here to help you (or someone you love) chill right out.
From self-warming eye masks to cheeky bath salts, this collection is basically a hug in gift form.
Time to unwind
Let’s start with the Lula self-warming eye masks — the hero of any relaxation routine. They heat up gently as you rest, melting away screen fatigue and stress. Vanilla for sweet comfort, jasmine for calm, rose for romance, lavender for sleepy vibes, or unscented if you like to keep things simple. Pop one on, close your eyes, and let the world wait.
Pair it with Lula Calm Mist or Calm Balm — a dreamy duo that says “deep breath” without words. The mist settles your space, the balm softens the edges of your day.Tension? Meet your match
We hold more tension in our faces than we realise. Enter the Gua Sha. Whether you choose the green jade or rose quartz, these smooth stones glide over the skin and help work out all those tiny tight spots. Team it with a beautiful face oil for that spa-at-home glow... it’s the kind of present people don’t buy for themselves but absolutely love receiving.
Bath or shower... your call
Mini bath bombs, handmade suave soaps, and the ever-cheeky Salty Vibes bath salts. Choose your mood: chill the f**k out or leave me the f**k alone. (Honestly... both sound right.)
If you’re more of a shower person, grab a few shower steamers. They fill the air with gentle essential oil clouds while you wash off the day.
Light it up
A Fallow & Fox candle adds the finishing touch. Go for bergamot and rose for something fresh and floral, or white patchouli and musk if you love a cosy, grounding scent. Candlelight fixes nearly everything.
Ready to relax?
Explore The Relaxation Edit online and build the perfect care package for anyone who needs a break (including you). Local, cheeky, and full of heart... just how we like it at Moonta.
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