Penola Coonawarra wine region

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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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