Extending from Nelson to Tailem Bend, the Limestone Coast is a wonderful family holiday area with safe swimming beaches, lakes and waterways for boating and fishing and plenty of National Parks to explore. For adventure seekers there are sea-caves and sinkholes, 4WD, limestone caves and bi-plane flights. Beachport, Kingstone SE, Meningie, Millicent, Port MacDonnell, Robe and Tailem Bend. Stay in friendly B&Bs, cottages and beach houses, motels, holiday units and caravan parks.

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LIMESTONE COAST

Nelson information and attractions

Located 423km west of Melbourne at the mouth of the Glenelg River, Nelson is a border town of Victoria and South Australia and a perfect base to explore Lower Glenelg National Park.

Attractions and activities include boating, swimming and water skiing, canoeing, fishing and cruises. Explore the limestone gorge in Glenelg River, limestone formations at Princess Margaret Rose Caves and walk sections of the Great South West Walk, Discovery Bay Coastal Park and Lower Glenelg National Park.

Accommodation options for visitors include cabins, cottages and B&Bs, motels, caravan parks and holiday houses.

Port MacDonnell information and attractions

Located 467km south east of Adelaide, Port MacDonnell has one of Australia’s largest rock lobster fishing fleets. Previously established as a port for wool and wheat exports, Port MacDonnell today is a favourite destination for surfing and fishing and has a large rock lobster industry.

Attractions and activities include surfing, swimming and snorkelling, fresh water cave diving and offshore wreck diving, golf, jetty and beach walks and cycle track around the coast. Explore Cape Northumberland Lighthouse, Maritime Museum and Dingley Dell house of poet Adam Lindsay Gordon.

Accommodation options for visitors include lodges, holiday units and caravan parks, cabins and motels.

Millicent information and attractions

Located 412km south east of Adelaide and 14km from the southern ocean, Millicent has the largest wind farm development in Australia.

Attractions and activities include bird hides at Lake McIntyre, an extensive wet cave system at Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park and 4WD in Canunda National Park, Wookawine Range wind farms, scenic pine forest drives and Coonawarra wineries.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, Bed & Breakfasts, cabins and caravan parks.

Beachport information and attractions

Located 390km south east of Adelaide, Beachport is a peaceful seaside town bound by Lake George, Rivoli Bay and the Southern Ocean. Previously established as a whaling station, Beachport today relies on lobster fishing, forestry and tourism.

Attractions and activities include fishing, boating and water skiing, windsurfing, swimming and surfing, golf, bush walking and sailing. Explore the limestone cliffs, sandy bays and 800m long jetty, blow-hole, National Trust Museum and Pool of Saloam an underground spring seven times saltier than the sea.

Accommodation options for visitors include tourist parks, cabins and motels, holiday units, guesthouses and backpackers.

Robe information and attractions

Located 341km south east of Adelaide 0n Guichen Bay, Robe is an ideal family coastal holiday destination. Previously established as one of the most important ports in the state, Robe today has cray fishing and tourism as its main industries.

Attractions and activities include sailing, surfing and boating, swimming, water skiing and wind surfing, tennis, golfing and bush walking. Explore Mount Benson Wine region, Little Dip conservation Park and Beacon Hill Lookout, Guichen Bay in a Tiger Moth, Woakwine Cutting and Lake Butler Boat Harbour.

Accommodation options for visitors include holiday parks, cabins and motels, apartments, holiday units and bed & breakfasts.

Kingston SE information and attractions

Located 296km south east of Adelaide on the shores of Lacepede Bay, Kingston SE is home to the “Big Lobster”.

Attractions and activities include boating, sailing and surfing, swimming, water skiing and horse riding, tennis, golf and bush walking. Explore Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, Cape Jaffa wines and Tractor Museum.

Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins and motels, cottages, bed & breakfasts and hotels.

Meningie information and attractions

Located 152km south east of Adelaide on the shores of Lake Albert, Meningie is the northern gateway to the Coorong National Park. Previously established as a terminus for paddle steamers from Milang, Meningie today is a rural holiday town.

Attractions and activities include boating, canoeing and sailing, swimming, water skiing and bush walking.  Explore Coorong National Park, the Narrung Ferry and Point Malcolm Lighthouse, Pink Salt Lake, bird watching and the Cheese Factory Museum.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, caravan parks and cottages.

Tailem Bend information and attractions

Located 99km south east of Adelaide on the Murray River, Tailem Bend Previously established as a railway centre, Tailem Bend today is a diverse farming community.

Attractions and activities include boating, sailing and swimming, fishing, tennis and golf. Explore Old Tailem Bend Pioneer Village, 4WD adventures and Station Museum.

Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins, cottages and motels.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Robe (08 87682465) for more information on the Limestone Coast, SA.