DESTINATION: Naracoorte

Naracoorte

Around 330km from Adelaide, Naracoorte is at the geographical heart of the Limestone Coast region. Settled in the 1840s, the area is famous for its World Heritage-listed and fossil-filled limestone caves. Primary industries include sheep, beef cattle, grains and vineyards. The name 'Naracoorte' is derived from the Aboriginal word meaning 'running water'.


Main Attractions

The Museum and Snake Pit, in Jenkins Tce, houses a collection of snakes and artefacts. For woollen products and history, explore the Sheep's Back Wool Museum and the Mini Jumbuck Factory. For walks, swimming and picnicking visit Jubilee Park, off Park Tce.

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Naracoorte Caves NP is 12km SE of Naracoorte. The national park was listed in 1994 as a World Heritage site for its extensive fossil deposits. The Wonambi Fossil Centre has life-like moving models of extinct animals, and the Bat Cave Teleview Centre allows visitors to view the inside of a Bat Cave via infrared cameras. The nearby Heathfield Ridge Winery offers guided tours while the wine regions of Coonawarra, Padthaway and Wrattonbully are all close to Naracoorte.

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Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre

naravic | 2008-09-17 | The Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre offers Visitor Information for travellers to Naracoorte and the limestone coast region. One of the most popular attractions in the town is the Naracoorte Swimming Lake.... | read more

 

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Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre

naravic | 2008-09-17 | The Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre offers Visitor Information for travellers to Naracoorte and the limestone coast region. One of the most popular attractions in the town is the Naracoorte Swimming Lake.... | read more

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Region: Limestone Coast

The Coonawarra paddle steamer, Murray River
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The Limestone Coast, in the south-east corner of South Australia, is rich in natural attractions, with an arc of beaches and lobster-fishing ports stretching along the coastline to the Victorian border. The SA region, which centres on Mount Gambier has main attractions including: Blue Lake, Bool Lagoon, Bordertown, Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, Canunda National Park, Coonawarra Wineries, Crater Lakes, Kingston SE, Millicent, Naracoorte Caves, Padthaway, Penola, Pool of Siloam, Robe and Tantanoola Caves. There is no shortage of accommodation and attractions for travellers to the area. more

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The Sheep's Back Wool Museum, MacDonnell St, Ph: (08) 8762 1518

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Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre

naravic | 2008-09-17 | The Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre offers Visitor Information for travellers to Naracoorte and the limestone coast region. One of the most popular attractions in the town is the Naracoorte Swimming Lake.... | read more

 

 
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