Coonawarra Wine Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Padthaway and Coonawarra Wine Regions
Penola
Penola
Naracoorte Caves National Park
Naracoorte Caves National Park

Tour two wine regions on the Limestone Coast for their award-winning wines, countryside scenery, beaches and sites of historic interest.

Padthaway and Coonawarra Wine Regions are both part of South Australia's Limestone Coast. This is an area of irresistible beauty where wines have been produced since the end of the 19th century. Enjoy wine-tasting experiences, find deserted beaches, hike through wetlands and investigate limestone cave systems.

Coonawarra's first vines were planted in 1890, making it the older of these two wine regions. It is known for its award-winning reds, which can be sampled in more than 20 wineries. Visit some of them by taking the Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail, which passes through several vineyards.

Compare Coonawarra's wines with those of Padthaway. This region has been producing wines since the 1960s and is home to many of the country's biggest winemakers as well as smaller producers. Participate in tasting trips and discover how the wines go from the vine to the bottle.

When you can tear yourself away from the fine vintages, see other attractions in the Padthaway and Coonawarra Wine Regions. Visit the historic town of Penola in Coonawarra. Founded in 1850, it encompasses a collection of heritage buildings, including Sharam's Cottage, the first house built in the town. Six miles (10 kilometers) west is the Penola Conservation Park. Go bird watching in its swamps and woodlands.

While in Padthaway, stroll along the walking trails of Padthaway Conservation Park and see orchids, koalas and native birdlife.

Don't leave the area without exploring more of the Limestone Coast, including many beautiful sandy stretches such as Robe Beach. Drive the Limestone Coast Loop, a scenic route that will take you to Mount Gambier and its Blue Lake, Tatanoola Caves, Naracoorte Caves and plenty of other sites of interest.

Padthaway is about 180 miles (290 kilometers) from Adelaide, while Coonawarra is about 230 miles (370 kilometers) away. To experience Padthaway and Coonawarra’s scenic splendor, history and wine making, drive or take the bus from the state capital. You can also fly from there or from Melbourne into the airport at Mount Gambier.

Naracoorte Hotel Motel

Naracoorte Hotel Motel

3 out of 5
73 Ormerod Street, Naracoorte, SA
The price is Rp1.264.968 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp1.264.968
Rp1.391.465 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Naracoorte. Enjoy free parking, room service and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Naracoorte Town Square ...
7.8/10 Good! (302 reviews)
"Great location and clean and tidy rooms"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Naracoorte Hotel Motel
Country Roads Motor Inn Naracoorte

Country Roads Motor Inn Naracoorte

3 out of 5
20 Smith Street, Naracoorte, SA
The price is Rp1.376.836 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp1.376.836
Rp1.514.520 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Naracoorte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (223 reviews)
"Convenient to CBD room was clean and serviceable"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Country Roads Motor Inn Naracoorte
William Macintosh Motor Lodge

William Macintosh Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Corner of Messamurry Road, and Stewart Terrace, Naracoorte, SA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf motel in Naracoorte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (329 reviews)
"Renovated room. Great to have dining options onsite. Able to accommodate dietary requirements. Good having toaster and microwave in room. Nice setting Downside: very uncomfortable bed - ? broken base"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

William Macintosh Motor Lodge
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Padthaway Caravan Park

Padthaway Caravan Park

3.5 out of 5
75 Beeamma-Parsons Road, Padthaway, SA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf cabin in Padthaway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
"Make sure you type in the address, goggle takes you to the back of the property which you cannot drive into."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Padthaway Caravan Park
Aloha Central Premium Studios

Aloha Central Premium Studios

4 out of 5
Bartletts Lane, Mount Gambier, SA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Mount Gambier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Riddoch Art Gallery ...
9/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"Excellent rooms very spacious, clean, exceptional bathroom/shower, close to shopping and local eateries/ main street. There is no reception but check in was very simple and phone correspondence was very good and couldn't do enough to help, very courteous. Price was very reasonable and would certainly ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Aloha Central Premium Studios
Wyatt Guest House

Wyatt Guest House

4 out of 5
9 Wyatt Street, Mount Gambier, SA
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Mount Gambier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mount Gambier Catholic Parish and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
Brilliant
"Fantastic in every way Well appointed large rooms, great beds, walking distance to shops etc"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Wyatt Guest House
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