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SELF DRIVE LIMESTONE COAST LOOP As you begin the loop, travel south through farmland and rows of vineyards to the township of Padthaway. The grand Padthaway Homestead, which dates back to 1882, is a great place to visit. Continue on to Naracoorte, the heart ADELAIDE of the Limestone Coast and home Bordertown to the famous World Heritage Listed 4 day itinerary includes Naracoorte Caves, Bool Lagoon and wetlands. The caves and sinkholes Kingston SE Naracoorte Naracoorte Caves. Millicent surrounding Naracoorte are a must see, Mount Gambier including the incredible World Heritage Listed Naracoorte Caves Fossil Site. DAY 1 > ADELAIDE TO MOUNT GAMBIER It’s not much further before you reach Coonawarra. Arguably the Cabernet Entering the Limestone Coast Loop from Sauvignon capital of Australia, this the north, from Adelaide, you will start wine region boasts more than 20 cellar your journey through this magnificent doors and wineries, including Wynns, region through the townships of Keith or where you can Make Your Own Blend Bordertown, which is home to a colony to take home. of white kangaroos. From top: Naracoorte Caves, Naracoorte; Wynns Coonawarra Estate, Coonawarra. Page 2 of 3 SELF DRIVE LIMESTONE COAST LOOP Rymill, Zema and Penley Estate are DAY 2 > MOUNT GaMBIER DAY 3 > MOUNT GaMBIER all set among beautifully maintained TO KINGSTON SE Spend the morning exploring landscapes. Visit Hollick Wines and try its Mt Gambier, which is famous for its Blue From Mt Gambier, head to Millicent where modern Australian cuisine, with views of Lake. Early in November, and almost you can visit Lake McIntyre - a reclaimed the vineyard from the on-site restaurant, overnight, the lake mysteriously changes quarry that has been rehabilitated into a Upstairs at Hollick. to an intense deep turquoise blue and natural wonderland of birds and native Just minutes away, Penola combines remains that colour until late February. wildlife. It’s a terrific spot to stretch your cultural heritage with historic charm. legs and stop for a picnic. The town itself is set in a unique and Learn about Australia’s first saint, ancient landscape of volcanic craters, If you like your Wagyu beef, a visit to The St Mary of the Cross MacKillop at the lakes, caves, sinkholes and underground Tasting Room at Mayura Station is a must Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. waterways. Visitors can see and explore (by appointment only). Woakwine Wind Discover historical sites, intriguing past some of these attractions such as the Farms outside of Millicent is the largest and secrets of Penola, including the Umpherston Sinkhole, Engelbrecht Cave wind farm development in the Southern State Heritage Listed Petticoat Lane. and The Cave Garden. Hemisphere. Continue your exploration Accommodation can be found among of the regions spectacular coast with a From Mt Gambier, it’s a short drive to the the vines of the Coonawarra wine stop at Beachport, boasting the sea on coastal town of Port MacDonnell and region or further south in Mt Gambier two sides and Lake George beside it. Cape Northumberland, which is South - South Australia’s second largest city Australia’s most southerly point. Learn about Beachport’s whaling after Adelaide. Historic self-contained history at the national Trust Museum in cottages, hosted bed and breakfasts, Head on to Tantanoola and the the Old Wool & Grain Store. Bowman resort or lodge style accommodation, Tantanoola Caves, see the beauty of the Scenic Drive has coastal dunes offering hotels and motels are all available. stalagmites and stalactites in one of the spectacular views of the rugged coast of only pink dolomite caves in Australia. > Adelaide to Bordertown: the Southern Ocean. The cave features ease access ramped 271 kilometres, 2 hours 53 minutes walkways and allow wheelchair access. Further along is Robe - a popular > Bordertown to Naracoorte: seaside town known for its crayfish. Return to Mt Gambier for your overnight 81 kilometres, 55 minutes You can purchase the best catch from accommodation. > Naracoorte to Mount Gambier: local outlets or order it at local hotels > Mt Gambier to Port Macdonnell: 102 kilometres, 1 hour 11 minutes and restaurants. If you’ve brought your 28 kilometres, 28 minutes fishing gear along, you’ll be delighted > Port Macdonnell to Tantanoola: with the choice of fishing locations here, 62 kilometres, 46 minutes including Guichen Bay, Lake Butler Boat Haven Channel or off the new jetty. > Tantanoola to Mount Gambier: 34 kilometres, 26 minutes From left: Blue Lake, Mount Gambier; Coastline, Port MacDonnell. Page 3 of 3 SELF DRIVE LIMESTONE COAST LOOP The next coastal town is Kingston SE, DAY 4 > KINGSTON SE home of “Larry” the Big Lobster, which TO ADELAIDE ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS: is a must-do photo stop. Attractions OR COORONG • Padthaway Homestead here include the historic Cape Jaffa NaTIONAL paRK Lighthouse which was once the only • Naracoorte Caves National Complete your loop by travelling east offshore lighthouse in Australia that had Park (World Heritage-listed) to Keith and continue on to Adelaide quarters for a keeper. Kingston is home or the Murray River. Alternatively you to an Analematic Sundial, the second • Bool Lagoon can continue north and explore the in Australia and one of only eight in the wonders of the Coorong National Park, • Coonawarra wineries world. Nearby Mount Benson is a new an area of international significance. and exciting wine region which offers a • Mary MacKillop This is a habitat for numerous species selection of cellar doors. Penola Centre of migratory birds. The park is also Choose to stay the night in one of an archaeological site, with evidence • Blue Lake these coastal towns, with Robe and of Aboriginal occupation over many • Tantanoola Caves Beachport providing a wide variety of thousands of years. accommodation options. • Robe From the Coorong, you have easy access > Mt Gambier to Millicent: to the Fleurieu Peninsula, McLaren Vale • Coorong National Park 50 kilometres, 37 minutes wineries, Adelaide Hills, Murray River and further along to Kangaroo Island > Millicent to Beachport: * Distances and times are approximate and 35 kilometres, 31 minutes and Adelaide. do not include detours or stops. > Beachport to Kingston SE: > Kingston SE to Adelaide, via Keith: 100 kilometres, 1 hour 13 minutes 337 kilometres, 4 hours > Kingston to Coorong National Park: 113 kilometres, 1 hour 10 minutes For further information visit southaustralia.com From left: Wine tasting, Cape Jaffa; Long Beach, Robe; Canoeing, Coorong National Park..
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