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Naracoorte Art Gallery Naracoorte The Naracoorte Art Gallery is housed in a historically significant two storey building which was both the former home of a much loved early medical practitioner and former municipal offices of the Corporation of Naracoorte. The art gallery was established as...

Geltwood Anchor Memorial Southend On the fifth of July 1876, the Geltwood, a three masted hull barque, on its maiden voyage from England was tragically wrecked a mile off shore, 16 kilometres from Rivoli Bay. There were no survivors.

Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Kingston Se Cape Jaffa Lighthouse was successfully transferred from its rocky offshore platform serving as a guide at sea for ships, to be rebuilt in the town as a tourist attraction and an historical building on land where people are able to...

Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre Mount Gambier The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is a fully equipped 528 seat theatre facility which is owned and operated by Country Arts South Australia. The theatre presents a wide variety of entertainment including plays, concerts and popular entertainers.

The Old Courthouse Mount Gambier The Old Courthouse Bay Road, was once the centre for law enforcement for the region, and still retains original courtroom furniture. It is the site of several important criminal trials and today is a popular venue for Mock Trials.

The Lady Nelson Mount Gambier The Lady Nelson Centre has been built around a full-scale replica of the brig HMS Lady Nelson, from which Lieutenant James Grant sighted and named Mount Gambier in 1800. It provides an information service on Mount Gambier and the Limestone Coast. Experience...

Wiese's Horse Dip - Part of Historic Drive Bordertown Wiese's horse dip was built in 1931 by local landholders using timber from nearby buloke trees.

Centenary Tower Mount Gambier Walk to Centenary Tower, 190 metres above sea level for spectacular views of the lakes, the city and the beautiful countryside.

The Obelisk Robe The Obelisk was erected on Cape Dombey in 1852, used to navigate entrance into Guichen Bay and to store rocket lifesaving equipment.

Beachport Conservation Park Beachport This 710 hectare park protects sand dunes and coastal vegetation between Lake George and the Southern Ocean. It was first set aside to conserve habitat for birds. The coastal scenery is outstanding.

Durants Lookout Beachport Durants Lookout provides spectacular views of the township of Beachport, Rivoli Bay, Beachport Conservation Park and the Southern Ocean. Beachport is an isthmus with the sea on two sides and Lake George beside it.

Woakwine Cutting Beachport The Woakwine Cutting is an outstanding example of engineering.

Southern Ocean Shipwreck Trail Port Macdonnell The Southern Ocean Shipwreck Trail encompasses the region between the Victorian border and the Murray Mouth, where 101 vessels have been wrecked with 218 lives lost.

Millicent Murals Millicent Take a walk up George Street at Millicent to enjoy a collection of murals representing the diverse history of the town.

Alexander Cameron Statue Penola Alexander Cameron (1810 - 1881) known widely as the king of Penola, is remembered as being the first squatter in the district and founder of the town.

Tintinara Heart of the Parks Tintinara When travelling the Limestone Coast be sure to stop at Tintinara Heart of the Parks.

Tantanoola Tiger Hotel Tantanoola Home of the famous Tantanoola Tiger on display in the hotel. In the early 1880s a small circus was making its way between Millicent and Mount Gambier. Making camp in a scrub clearing, the group settled for the night.

Poltalloch Station Meningie Nestled on the shore of Australia's largest freshwater lake, Poltalloch Station is one of Australia's most historic pastoral properties.

The John Riddoch Centre Penola The John Riddoch Centre incorporates the Penola/Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre with a wide range of brochures, maps, souvenirs and Internet access.

Adam Lindsay Gordon Bronze Bust Penola Located in Church Street Penola, the Adam Lindsay Gordon bust is a bronze replica of the marble bust of Adam Lindsay Gordon in Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey, London. The bust honours the Australian poet and Penola the place he called...

Lacepede Seafood Kingston Se Lacepede Seafood is situated on the foreshore 'by the Jetty', Marine Parade, Kingston. Lacepede Seafood has been operational since 1988 in the formally SAFCOL Factory.

Engelbrecht Cave Mount Gambier One of the Limestone Coast's fascinating cave sites.

Limestone Coast Trout Millicent Located only one kilometre from the township of Millicent. Tour the Limestone Coast Trout Farm and see the aquaculture process from small fingerlings to fully grown fish.

Millicent National Trust Living History Museum Millicent The Millicent National Trust Living History Museum is one of South Australia's largest and best local museums.

Glencoe Woolshed Glencoe Welcome to the Glencoe Woolshed, your journey back to the era of the early Pioneer Pastoralists.

Penola Forest Arboretum Trail Nangwarry The Penola Forest Arboretum Trail walk passes 1,000 metres through small groves of mature forest trees. Information signs are posted at various points along the trail that describe the development of forestry in the South East.

Kingston National Trust Museum Kingston Se The Kingston National Trust Museum features a comprehensive collection of every conceivable item from the past. A short list of some of the items included in the large building includes telephones, household goods, prams, Aboriginal items, typewriters, saddles, washing ringers, shop...

Port Macdonnell and District Maritime Museum Port Macdonnell Port MacDonnell's Maritime Museum packs a lot of history into a small space. It tells with gusto the story of South Australia's southern most town and the seas around it. Many a vessel has come to grief in the area.

The Cheese Factory Meningie's Museum Restaurant Meningie Come and enjoy the ambience of the Cheese Factory where history and culinary delights await. We have a warm wood fire in winter and air conditioning in summer.

Naracoorte Caves National Park Naracoorte Not only will the beauty of Naracoorte Caves leave you speechless, but their rich fossil history is enough to earn them a well-deserved spot on the World Heritage List – South Australia’s only listed attraction. For more than 500,000 years giant...

Beacon Hill Lookout Robe Originally an old navigational point, Beacon Hill Lookout Tower overlooks Robe. The tower offers stunning views across the town to the ocean and bay and was built as part of Robe 150 Jubilee year celebrations. The tower was built by local contractor...

Petticoat Lane Penola Wander through historic timber and stone cottages that retain the charm and character of yesteryear.

Aquifer Tours Mount Gambier The Blue Lake at Mount Gambier is a unique attraction.

Yallum Park Penola Yallum Park is said to be the best preserved Victorian House in Australia in its original condition.

Mary MacKillop Penola Centre Penola The Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre and the Woods MacKillop Schoolhouse commemorate the lives of Blessed Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison Woods with displays, photographs, artefacts and history. The schoolhouse is a heritage-listed building, which is now displayed as a schoolroom...

Woakwine Range Wind Farm Tourist Drive Tantanoola This magnificent drive takes you past the Woakwine Range Wind Farm. The dozens of giant turbines, which dominate the Woakwine Range skyline, comprise the largest wind farm development in the Southern Hemisphere.

Walk with History at Penola Penola This self guided walk or drive is a great way to explore the town and the marvels of Penola. Penola is widely recognised as an historic town and many of its buildings are listed on the South Australian State Heritage Register...

Cape Buffon Walking Trail Southend This loop walk highlights how the forces of wind and waves have shaped the limestone cliffs, sea stacks, reef platforms and vegetation along the coast. A variety of plant life can be seen, many displaying colourful flowers in season.