Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier
The start and finish for Annual Tour. Explore the unique features of "The Mount", including the sinkholes, caves, dormant volcanos and the mysterious azure waters of the famous Blue Lake. Eat and drink your way through cafes, pubs, and more.
Beachport
Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier
The first coastal stop where an unending stretch of beach meets the Southern Ocean. One of South Australia’s longest jetties is a prominent landmark at almost 1.5km long.
With its azure beaches, beautiful white sands, lush forest and stunning landscape, Beachport offers the perfect opportunity to relax with a drink as the sun settles on the tip of Rivoli Bay.
Kingston SE
Mount Gambier
Kingston SE
Venture north along the coast and take time out for lunch at Robe, one of South Australis's most picturesque small towns, with sheltered beaches, historic buildings and great coffee.
End the day at Kingston S.E., at the heart of peaceful Lacepede Bay and home to “Larry” the Big Lobster, Australia’s favourite giant crustacean and a genuine icon in every sense of the word.
Naracoorte
Penola and Coonawarra
Kingston SE
Home to the famous World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves, so listed because of the importance of the fossils at the site, preserving Australia’s most complete marsupial fossil record. With a full rest day here, you can visit several caves including the famous Victoria Fossil Cave. Or explore local wineries and all the succulent food the region has to offer.
Enjoy the magnificent scenery and listen for the creatures of the wetlands at Bool Lagoon, a Ramsar Wetland of International Significance. The Lagoon is home to an abundance of wildlife and an essential refuge for birds.
Penola and Coonawarra
Penola and Coonawarra
Penola and Coonawarra
The heart of the Limestone's winemaking region, Penola and Coonawarra are nestled among a sea of vines and spectacular rolling green fields. Penola is a picture-perfect country town with a fascinating history and a smorgasbord of food and wine experience. Try a glass or two of local red and taste a local drop or two and venture on to explore boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. Penola is also famed as the home of Australia’s first saint, Mary McKillop and the special centre created to honour her life.
Highlights
Coastal landscapes, forgotten paths and ancient geological formations.
Enjoy all the Limestone Coast has to offer, from stunning volcano craters to stretching golden beaches.
Explore the famous turquoise Blue Lake at Mt Gambier and gaze into the reflections. Ride the local trails and take in the fresh, southeastern air.
Relax on open expanses of unspoiled beach at Beachport. Admire Robe's lighthouse and obelisk against the rugged coastline of the Southern Ocean. Indulge like a local in Kingston S.E. with succulent seafood and wine by the shore.
Go underground and explore ancient, UNESCO World Heritage-listed caves in Naracoorte. Discover history spanning back 500,000 years.
Visit towns dotted with rich agricultural history such as Penola and Coonawarra. Taste some of Australia's most sensational deep red wines.
