Sights and Day Trips
Lower Glenelg National Park
This park is a beautiful native bush setting which originated for conservation purposes. Featuring the 400km long Glenelg river which boasts beautiful stretches of limestone cliffs is now also a hub for adventure seekers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Great South Western Walk
The GSWW has a variety of trails for all ages and abilities, ranging from 2 hour loops through to a 250km trek beginning and ending at the Maritime Discovery and Visitor Information Centre. Experience beautiful scenery such as ocean views, rugged cliffs, sand dunes, beaches and freshwater lakes which are home to blue whales and fur seals.
Coonawarra Wine Region
This signature wine region is well known for its famous Terra Rossa soil and the beautiful red wine it produces. Whether your after a cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon or sumptuous Shiraz, this prestigious wine making district has something for every wine lover.
Ewens Ponds
This spring-fed limestone pond is actually 3 connected ponds running about 10 metres deep. With water so clear above ground plants grow under water, this conservation park is perfect for snorkellers or open water divers.
Kilsby Sinkhole
A unique geological feature situated in the middle of a sheep farm, the Kilsby sinkhole is a research site, dive training facility and travellers hot spot. Sinkhole historical tours, snorkelling sessions and scuba diving provide fun for every type of adventurer.
World Heritage Piccaninnie Ponds
Not everyone can say they have dived or snorkelled at a world heritage site. Whether its beautiful sights or bragging rights your after, the Piccaninnie Ponds are only 2 hours from Nelson. Understandably such a beautiful place needs protection so you may need a dive permit before you head off. Thankfully their available online.
Blue Lake
The Blue Lake is Mount Gambier's tourist gem. An extinct volcanic crater, the lake is a bright cobalt blue from December through to March each year. It also has its own 3.6km long walking trail
Great Ocean Road
As the western gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Kywong makes a great hub for all the sights this stretch of road has to offer. Heritage seaside towns, creative villages, homemade county fare, can we say more?
Travelling to South Australia - Quarantine rules
Some fruit and vegetables, plants and food cannot be taken into South Australia as they can pose a pest of disease risk. Understand how to plan your travel to and within South Australia so pests and diseased do not travel with you.