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

Beachport Conservation Park Beachport Discover the outstanding coastal scenery of Beachport Conservation Park. This 710-hectare park protects beautiful white sandy beaches, weathered limestone cliffs, sand dunes and saltwater lagoons. The park was first set aside to conserve habitat for bird life. Today birdwatchers delight in spotting some of the 200 species recorded here.

Dingley Dell Conservation Park Mount Gambier If you enjoy Australian Poetry, a visit to Dingley Dell Conservation Park is a must. In this peaceful bushland setting lies the cottage of Adam Lindsay Gordon, one of Australia's famous poets.

Cave Gardens Mount Gambier Situated in the centre of the city, Cave Gardens feature a sinkhole that was the original source of water for the early settlers.

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.

In The Gallery Ki Ki When you visit In The Gallery, you’re greeted with a smile. Owner Maggie and sculptor David have restored Ki Ki’s old post office building, built in 1937 but closed sometime ago, to its former glory and reopened it as a gallery and cafe.

Woakwine Cutting Beachport The Woakwine Cutting is an outstanding example of engineering. Accomplished by just two men, a D7 tractor was used to make a cutting through the Woakwine Range to drain swampland for farming. The project began in May 1957 and took three years to complete.

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.

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.

Father Woods Park Coonawarra The Father Woods Park is located 21 kilometres north of Penola, and is home to a series of seven sculptures depicting the life of Father Julian Tenison Woods and Saint Mary of the Cross Mackillop. Seven tree stumps stand in the middle of the park across the road from the Father...

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. It captures the stories of the Limestone Coast brilliantly. The museum's extensive layout leads you from the Aboriginal history and culture of the Limestone Coast to the perils of the sea.

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.

Beachport Old Wool And Grain Store Museum Beachport A unique building, which is an important part of the town's history as a port. See collections about the history of Beachport and surrounding area. Learn about the whaling and fishing industry.

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.

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

Petticoat Lane Penola Wander through historic timber and stone cottages that retain the charm and character of yesteryear. Petticoat Lane represents the oldest residential area of Penola. The lane's character is enhanced by red gum kerbing, rose plantings and lavender and herb farm featuring 60 varieties of lavender. Petticoat Lane is open daily.

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 Marc Dawson and constructed with a central core of Mount...

Naracoorte Caves National Park Naracoorte Not only will the beauty of Naracoorte Caves leave you speechless, their rich fossil history will have you intrigued.

Mary MacKillop Penola Centre Penola Mary MacKillop was canonised on 17 October 2010 in Rome. She became Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Australia’s first saint of the Catholic Church.

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.

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.

Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Kingston Se After many years of service, the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse was successfully transferred from its rocky offshore platform and rebuilt built in the town of Kingston as a tourist attraction. The relocated...

The Old Courthouse Mount Gambier The Old Courthouse located on 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.

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

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 scales and much, much more. The actual anchor belonging to the...

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 interactive displays on local history, geology and culture.

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.

Royal Circus and Customs House in Robe Robe The Royal Circus is a roundabout encircling a small sand hill and was a focal point for the original planned government town of Robe.

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.

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 and identified by the National Trust.

The Chinese Memorial at Robe Robe The Chinese Memorial marks the period between the years 1856-1858 when 16,500 Chinese landed near this spot and walked 400 kilometres to the Victorian Goldfields in search of gold. China in...