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EVENTS:



Chefs Dinner 2007



Coonawarra Arts Festival Photos
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Welcome to The town of Penola, in the
heart of the Coonawarra wine region...

Please Stay, look around, and enjoy the wonders of what our region has to offer...

Cellar Doors >>
With over 20 Cellar doors all within 20km of each other, the Penola Coonawarra is the perfect place to relax with some of Australia's finest wines on offer...

Where to Eat >>
The highest number of restaurants and Cafes per capita in Australia, we have every indulgence you could want, from casual snacks to fine dining...

Where to Stay >>
From Backpackers to five star luxury, we have welcoming places to stay to suit everyone's budget...

History >>
Step back in time and visit 28 historic sites in Penola including the history of Mother Mary MacKillop at the John Riddoch Interpretive Centre...

Events >>
We know how good our region is, and we like to celebrate all on off throughout the year...

Things to do  >>
There are plenty of things in Penola Coonawarra to keep you coming back again and again...


  Penola/Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre 
27 Arthur Street
  Penola SA 5277
  Telephone: (08) 8737 2855
  Facsimile: (08) 8737 2251


The visitor centre provides information on: wineries; restaurants; history walks; accommodation; Art Galleries and also tourist information pamphlets on the Limestone Coast Region. They also book tours for Yallum Park.
e-mail
penola@wattlerange.sa.gov.au

PARKS, GARDENS AND PICNIC AREAS:

Penola Conservation Park - This park protects a remnant of river red gum lined swamps that were widespread in the South East of South Australia. The Park is located 10 kilometres west of Penola and has a variety of plant associations and bird habitats, with 370 plant species and 97 bird species. The Park has two rustic picnic tables formed from giant river red gums. The 2.5 kilometre trail takes you through several different plant associations and over the swamp across a boardwalk. Interpretive signs explain some of the features along the walk. For further information contact - National Parks & Wildlife SA - Phone - 08-87 351111

PENOLA WAR MEMORIAL PARK
Located in Church Street, the park is a popular lunch spot for townspeople and visitors. Tourist information map, BBQ facilities, playgrounds and public toilets.

CAMERON PARK
This park is in Neilson Street (off Davis Crescent) commemorates the founder of the town and has playground facilities.

THE ROSE GARDEN
Adjacent to the hospital at the southern entrance to the town, are known and admired throughout the region.

GREENRISE LAKE AND RECREATION GROUND
A 14.5ha lake surrounded by Red Gum country is 1km south of Penola. Fishing, boating and BBQ facilities in a picturesque setting makes this a pleasure to visit.

PENOLA CONSERVATION PARK
10km west of Penola off the Robe Road, vehicle access to the picnic area only. A sign posted walk guides visitors further into the park.

MARY MACKILLOP PARK
On the corner of Bowden and Queen Street is the site of the stable where Mary MacKillop began teaching in Penola in 1866.

THE COONAWARRA PARK
The Coonawarra Centenary Sculpture situated on Memorial Drive in the town's park commemorates the beginning of the fruit colony. BBQ facilities, tables and seating and public toilets are all in this park.

 

RETAIL IN PENOLA:

Anton Balk Electrical Contractor
Mobile 0409 646 899
AH Ph/Fax 8737 2486
PO Box 281,
Penola SA 5277
antonbalk.elec@bigpond.com 

ANZ Bank
Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: (08) 8737 2282

Davidson's Newsagency
Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372228

D. & C. Meek Butchers
Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372330

Lynn's I.G.A. Everyday
Arthur Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372205

Limestone Coast Ag Supplies
Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372800

Drew's Workshop Supplies
Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372811

Heyward's Royal Oak Hotel
Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372322

Westfarmers Landmark
Robe Road
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372306

Karinga Electrical Services
3 Jessie Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372409

Live Life Design by Lyndy Lou
50 Riddoch Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-374077

M.G. Williams Pharmacy
Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87- 372273

Murray Nankivell & Associates Accountants
57 Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372144

Penola Crash Repairs
7 Julian Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372355

Penola Pennant Newspaper
Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 372839

Penola Postal Services
29 Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372570
Giropost Banking available

Thomas DeGaris & Clarkson
Real Estate Stock Agents
Church Street
PENOLA
Phone: 87-372695


 

 
   
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