REGION: Limestone Coast

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 region, which centres on Mount Gambier, is named after its incomparable concentration of limestone craters, caves and cliffs, and offers visitors a range of activities and attractions in a spectacular natural setting.

Volcanic activity sculpted the landscape, with the Crater Lakes among its most stunning natural attractions.

Inland, the World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves is a major fossil cave system - re-creations of prehistoric mammals, that once inhabitated the caves, are displayed at Wonambi Fossil Centre. Limestone also gives the famous Coonawarra its terra rossa soil.

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The Coonawarra paddle steamer, Murray River

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Tourist info

Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre

Jubilee Hwy East,
Mount Gambier, SA 5290
www.mountgambiertourism.com.au

Ph: (08) 8724 9750 or 1800 087 187

Parks/Reserves

Coorong NP

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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

Explore Robe, South Australia

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