Great place next to the lake. Powered sites available

Great place for fishing swims and fireworks

Awesome for camping

Small shop, great customer service with a solid variety of your favourites and some others you don’t see in the shops. I don’t remember the ladies name but the moment we walked in the door we felt right at home. New factory store opening soon, still in Donald

This is what happens when I tell myself I’m just having two with my coffee… Enough said ! 😍 the Best!!!!

Cookies were great. $10 minimum purchase to use card which was fine staff wasn’t helpful when questions were asked. Hopefully will be better when new location opens.

Kooka's shortbread, jam cookies are a staple at many hotels/ motels across Oz. The factory shop in Donald, a small regional town in Western Victoria is well worth a visit to pick up a supply of biscuits/ cookies, some only available at the factory door. Friendly staff made shopping very enjoyable and the cookies are super fresh.

These cookies are the best value for money and are great as well, unfortunately the big supermarkets don't advertise them like other international brands. They are Australian made and owned and l am proud of this. Our useless money grabbing supermarkets should be ashamed.

It’s been on the list to do for a while. The cookies are well and truly tried and tested. Just stocked up. Friendly service and a bargain compared to the Supermarket.

A fabulous down to earth bakery! Great products At amazing prices 👍🏼. Well worth a visit.

Bit faded but still a very nice Silo art. Need to go to the other side to capture the 2nd painting.

Beautiful Silo art. Great at sunset

Not as easy to view as other silo art trail art work, but worth the effort as very moving.

Loverly day out, nice painted silos. On the list for next too

Another great style of artwork done by another artist to stop by and check out on your journey through town.

So there's two, and the entrance is a tad confusing. Don't take the one right next to the train track, or the one next to the house next to the tracks. Take the one after opposite the park. I had a good sit and enjoyed my pie from the pub.

A little faded these days but was designed to blend in with the structure

Beautiful campground, maintained by the community. It's donation based. There are spotless toilets, hot showers and a campground kitchen with potable water. Plenty of bins. When we arrived we circled the lake to get our bearings in regards to the orientation. It was end of the week, school holidays so there was a few campers around. We chose a spot right on the water, facing west, so we had a beautiful sunset from the camper. Next day we took the hike to the larger adjacent lake. Really nice campground, don't forget to donate for your stay!

Best free camping in Nth Western Vic. Great lake, fishing, boating walks. Make a donation for hot showers/toilets

Beautiful place to camp up for a few days. We had a lovely spot right on the banks of the lake and enjoyed the proximity to the water. Nice and clean, relaxing and quiet. Definitely a little gem in this let of Western Victoria.

Probablevthe best free camp I have stayed at. When the boats are absent the only sound is birds. Lovely blue water. Just great.

I always stop off at this place. Never too busy for a break between Portland and Mildura after getting lunch from Cafe around corner. Good toilets too. The Lake itself very pristine and blue

Absolutely lovely spot to camp for as long as you think you need. Very popular especially at peak times.

This place is a gem for camping. It has a lot. A credit goes to the volunteers that look after the facilities. Powered sights $20.00 pn. Free camping. Donations for use of facilities showers, toilet, washing machine.

A great mural showing the future and the past of farming in the area

Wow, truly remarkable and moving art work.

Part of the silo art trail. On a road in the middle of no where, beautiful story behind the picture. Definitely stop by, these are amazing art works

The GrainCorp Silos at Rosebery artwork was completed in late 2017, and is part of the 200 kilometre silo art trail. The Melbourne based artist who painted them is called Kaff-eine, wanted to show the hardships of living the land.

Fantastic use of otherwise old silos that you would drive past if not painted with these cool artists work.

Earth tones..Lovely. Amazing proportions. They had to have very long handle brushes!

Beautiful silo art nice photo opportunity, amazing how it can be done to scale on such a large area. Well worth a quick stop .

An impressive example of local sprit and a significant story. Follow @LifeWithNoAnchor on YouTube for more.

Sometimes simplicity is good - while the detail of this artwork was amazing the colours used that resembled the country around here made it even more impressive.

As I said on the other silos idk how I'd rate art but this one maybe my second favourite since it wraps around a fair bit and they painted the silos behind as well giving it a nice consistent look from multiple angles

Was a great day going to see the art work.....we made it to 3 of them and wished we did the rest but will do on the next trip up....well worth a visit though.

These GrainCorp silos were built in 1939 and are now decommissioned. Artist Guido van Helten’s, finished his artwork in 2016, depicting four female and male farmers of the Wimmera Mallee region. The Brim Grain Silo's were the first to be painted, and its success inspired the establishment of the Silo Art Trail.

A good parking area on the other side of the road with a few shaded tables. The pub is closed. What a shame. Don't park near the silo, you might not get the full view.

The father of all silo arts in Australia! This mighty silo art started the chain reaction of silo arts across Australia. It was painted by the Brisbane Street artist Guido van Helten in 2015. This is now one of the 6 silo arts in the 200km silo arts trail from Melbourne. I am so proud of our great artists, bringing out the souls of the very village they represent - the many many remote little towns and communities that adds so much depth, history and meaning to what the huge Australia continent is all about! Little little places where big crops grow, providing food to Australia and beyond! I just love getting out there, giving them whatever support aiming for a self sustaining Australia!

Truly one of a kind artwork, the elders and the two children, the generations of people who own the land. A landmark to celebrate the land, the stars, the beauty and the beliefs. The artwork is respectful about the past, hopeful about the future and will transcend the generations to come. The color selection is awesome. What's even more wonderful, is the day expressions on the faces.

Amazing work by artist Adnate.

Great place to come on a drive and sit down and relax and have a bit to eat or just look at the great artwork painted onto the silos.

By far, this was the highlight of our holiday. This artwork is not found on the street but had to drive an hour from Stawell where we were staying. It was worth the drive even the speeding fine on the way there. The picture will tell how fascinating this piece of artwork and how it was done on such huge canvas. Located on a secluded area and tours available for several Silo artworks on different places. Well recommended to people to see and be proud of this.

Absolutely fantastic a worthwhile place for all people to visit amazing artwork and some great Victorian towns that got this country started.

One of the top silo on the art trail, so good for an artist to capture indigenous australians as this represents our country. The detail is amazing as you can get a real feel of what they were trying to accomplish. Worth the trip

Majestic and so high definition. It's just mind boggling that the artist was able to create so much detail on such a difficult and large canvas. The images of Aboriginal people are surreal. You can see the reflection of sky in their eyes. My favourite on the silo art trail. You cannot miss this one.

Truly one of a kind artwork, the elders and the two children, the generations of people who own the land. A landmark to celebrate the land, the stars, the beauty and the beliefs. The artwork is respectful about the past, hopeful about the future and will transcend the generations to come. The color selection is awesome. What's even more wonderful, is the day expressions on the faces.

Amazing work by artist Adnate.

Great place to come on a drive and sit down and relax and have a bit to eat or just look at the great artwork painted onto the silos.

By far, this was the highlight of our holiday. This artwork is not found on the street but had to drive an hour from Stawell where we were staying. It was worth the drive even the speeding fine on the way there. The picture will tell how fascinating this piece of artwork and how it was done on such huge canvas. Located on a secluded area and tours available for several Silo artworks on different places. Well recommended to people to see and be proud of this.

Absolutely fantastic a worthwhile place for all people to visit amazing artwork and some great Victorian towns that got this country started.

One of the top silo on the art trail, so good for an artist to capture indigenous australians as this represents our country. The detail is amazing as you can get a real feel of what they were trying to accomplish. Worth the trip

Majestic and so high definition. It's just mind boggling that the artist was able to create so much detail on such a difficult and large canvas. The images of Aboriginal people are surreal. You can see the reflection of sky in their eyes. My favourite on the silo art trail. You cannot miss this one.

The colors really pop....there is a perimeter fence like round the silo that you are required to keep out. You can find toilets some few meters in memorial park

What a brilliant stop on the Silo Art Trail! The new Rupanyup Silo Art by Aussie street artist Smug is absolutely stunning — bold, detailed and full of local heart. The mix of golden paddocks, farming life and those cheeky little blue wrens gives it a real Aussie charm. It perfectly captures the spirit of the Wimmera — proud, hardworking and connected to the land. Pull over for a photo, stretch the legs and soak it in — it’s country creativity at its finest. A top spot for art lovers, bird watchers or anyone who just loves a good a bit of colour in the bush.

Great low cost caravan camping area with power at $10 night in nice setting. Museum and silo art close by. Food truck a bonus. Great community feel.

There is no story board for this new Silo art yet. The Blue Wren and the influence of farming is fitting for the area🌾🐏

Stunning silo art repainted in March 2025 - it just pops off the silo.

Very nice work of art. Worth stopping by.

Silo Art worth stopping for a look. Had a coffee at the Coffee Van.

A fantastic and inexpensive local attraction that wasn’t busy. A great piece or local history too, dying back roughly eighty years. Plenty of parking on site, as well as a gift shop and clean / modern toilets. Allow 20-30 mins to walk the length and return.

Great place, a must to visit. Shows what could be done without a lot of equipment or manpower.

The Stick Shed in Murtoa is an absolute cracker of a stop! Built in 1941–42 as emergency wheat storage during WWII, this massive shed is held up entirely by huge unmilled mountain‑ash poles — it’s incredible that it’s still standing after all these years 😲. Fair dinkum, the scale of it will leave you gobsmacked 😮! The lady who sold me the ticket was full of history and super excited to share it 👏. Before you go in, there’s a quick three-minute video to give you the backstory, plus two other spots inside where you can learn more about the workers and hear their stories 🌾. It’s a National Heritage‑listed gem and a proper tribute to rural Aussie ingenuity. Definitely worth a detour if you’re travelling through country Victoria — a real piece of living history that’s well worth a sticky beak 😉.

An unexpected but delightful tourist attraction. So interesting and a significant part of our war time history. The inside movie was very informative and the guide was helpful. Overall though it was awe inspiring to walk through and imagine constructing this in war time.

Much more than expected. The last of its kind. A piece of Australian history to be treasured. It's hard to imagine how it was built in its day.

Amazing. It’s massive, think big…. Then it’s bigger than that. Great informative video on loop in the information centre. Easy walk to the end.

This is a must see attraction. It's absolutely amazing. How it was built and when. Blood sweat and a lot of hard work went into its construction.

The souvenirs shop inside the Giant Koala was closed when I passed by it after 4pm during my road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne in Easter holiday. The Giant Koala situated at Dadswell Bridge between Stawell and Horsham, and it is one of Australia’s iconic “Big things”. If they are open when you are driving along the Western Highway, you may take a break and stop for a snack or meal at the restaurant next to the Koala, or buy souvenirs and gifts inside the Koala. The Koala looked a bit weird and I just wanted to ask the designer why the Koala looked quite unhappy and for what reason the designer put some hairs inside the Koala's ears?😳 The Koala sculpture was erected in 1988, 37 years ago, so I am unsure if the designer can still answer my queries.

The Giant Koala shifts with the sky — brooding beneath storm clouds, gentle in the morning sun. Australia’s biggest koala and one of the nation’s beloved “Big Things,” it has weathered years of bushfires, droughts, floods, and the pandemic, standing as a quiet symbol of resilience on the road to the Grampians. Inside, the café and souvenir shop run by Pat and Doug for over a decade carry an old charm that feels like stepping back in time. The old zoo may be gone, but the spirit of the place remains. Pause for a coffee, take home a plush toy or keepsake, and share a photo with this Aussie icon. Support it, so the Giant Koala’s many moods can be seen by generations to come.

A gangsta in full costume was dancing in front of The Giant Koala when we arrived. He look like a serious G so we decided to let him finish dancing and I think they were shooting a music video because everywhere he danced, his camera-woman would follow. After 25 minutes my daughter got restless and just wanted to take her photo in front of The Giant Koala and go home because The Giant Koala was making her feel uncomfortable. G had plenty of energy because we waited a further 15 minutes for him to stop his hippity hop dance. It was captivating and irritating at the same time. Watching it was like staring into a campfire late at night when you feel sleepy and it’s drawing you in. So much so did we both feel it that my daughter suggested he was actually a wizard of sorts that was doing spells instead of dancing. After he finished, we shook off our campfire daze and approached The Giant Koala and asked it permission for a quick photo. Its eyes proceeded to pour out of its head like sand so maybe he was a wizard.

If your interested in the Big Stuff then this Koala is for you. A quick attraction to look at and have a rest.

Found this exciting Koala while driving on the highway. Very unique and has a restaurant next to it.

If you love kitschy big roadside attractions, then the Giant Koala is for you. It is the ugliest koala ever, but that's what's fun about it.

Be sure to stop at the Cafe for a feed when you’re passing through, great friendly staff! Great tourist location!

Excellent exhibition to wonder around and see displays from the past. The old school brought back so many memories.

First time I've been there, had a great time, well worth the 4 hour drive . A lot of interesting exhibits and machinery from the early days of farming in the area. Will be returning

Excellent amount of history. Very well laid out with homes, businesses and machinery sheds. The memorabilia inside each is unbelievable, needs to be seen to be believed.

Fantastic experience - So much heritage to explore with lots to see - Plenty of old farm machinery and old buildings to look at if your into that stuff - Absolutely loved it - Will be back

Absolutely loved it. There was so much to look at and it was all very well set out.

Lots of stuff parts of the place a bit run down toilets were clean just watch out for wasps and bull ants lots flies if you love insects this is place for ya if not well bring protection I got bit by one while there. spent about 100 minutes here. Had a huge collection of tractors and buildings had 2 awesome looking old fire trucks

Great spot definitely worth the visit

Stopped in this week with the rugrat and friend. Beautifully set out and lots of shade and handy for a stroll along the river. Highly recommended.

Lovely place to sit and have afternoon tea. Had to bring our own though.

Quiet question good place for relaxing. There is a playground and many different types of gardens.

Lots of work has gone into maintaining these gardens, enjoyable to walk around on a sunny day :)

Relatively small and would have been nice if it were not for a probably well paid gardener employed to cut the grass, who in the process literally demolished much of the grassed areas. Unbelievable. Wish I'd taken some photos Sorry.

First time I've been to a park that bans dogs, what rubbish. At least allow them in on leash like other parks do. Would have been a nice park otherwise

A must see place in Horsham. For that matter you can't go past this beautiful botanical garden without noticing it (if driving towards Anzac centenary bridge, Weir park, etc.) A well manicured, well maintained botanical garden with variety of Flowers, shrubs, plants, trees etc makes for an enjoyable walkabout. There's also a children's playground and barbeque area with toilet facilities etc towards the rear side of this botanical garden. Overall, it's a Good place to spend some time in Horsham.

A drive into the desert.. not really a desert but surrounded by all white sand.. supportive weather is must though.. 4fwd drive cars not required unless weather is bad.. we went straight through via hatchback car.. Picnic ground in the central area.. possibly isolated..

My second flying visit to Little Desert and once again the scenery and bird life blew me away. Add to that Dimboola is an amazing little town, make sure to stop in and grab lunch or something to eat and support the lovely local businesses.

Amazing landscape , 4wd only and need 2inch clearance as sand can be deep in some parts. I personally wouldn't do this in rain and summer months.

Stunning natural beauty and tranquility. Lovely quiet place to bring the family in our motorhome and enjoy a campfire, walks and a dip in the river.

Beautiful area but sadly closed for to a recent fire. So need to revisit one day

Camped at horseshoe bend, great paid campsite on the river. You must book online. Lovely swim in the river, flushing toilets and fireworks. No other amenities. Lots of kookaburras... And they are not afraid to steal your food from your plate. They were flying under our awning to steal food .. Even tried to grab the lamb out of the camp oven, still in the flames! (We did not feed them at all) leave nothing but footprints! 4WD ing some very soft sandy tracks through the park was a bit of fun. (If anyone finds the top 1/3rd of a sand flag... It's ours) lots of kangaroos speed around the waterfront holes, emus and other Birdlife.

Spent 2 days here and never saw another car, i guess with it's big brother not far away this little desert might get overlooked. Well worth the adventure. Didn't need to air down the sand was sticky due to the time of year. Easy enough to avoid the large mud holes in the road so a modest 4wd will get you there.

You might drive past without noticing. But inside, the machines wait patiently, blinking their lights into the dimness. It’s not a theme park. It’s quieter than that. The sounds are familiar but distant. The soft clatter of flippers. The lonely bounce of a silver ball. The soft hum of circuits remembering how things used to be. The man who keeps it all going moves with the kind of care people reserve for things that mattered once. He knows the machines. Not just how they work, but what they meant. When he talks about them, he’s not selling nostalgia. He’s preserving something fragile. There’s joy here, but it’s quiet. Like a song you half-remember. Like something once loud, now settled into memory. The Australian Pinball Museum doesn’t try to impress. It doesn’t need to. It remembers for all of us.

If you are driving along the Western Hwy and passing through Nhill, the Australian Pinball Museum is definitely worth a stop. Located just off Dimboola Road, this place is a hidden arcade museum filled with flashing lights, nostalgic sounds, and a huge collection of pinball machines. They have everything from classic older style machines right through to the newest titles, all set up and working beautifully. I found it amazing to not only see such a wide range on display but also to actually play them. Some of my personal favourites were there, and it really brought back memories of when I was younger spending hours in arcades. The pricing is very fair – $2.00 per game on the new machines and $1.00 on the older ones – which makes it easy to play multiple games without breaking the budget. The variety is impressive, and honestly you could spend hours here going from one machine to the next. The vibrant lighting, themed artwork, and buzzing atmosphere make it even more fun. Open daily from 11am to 9pm, it’s an easy stop for families, travelers, or anyone wanting a dose of retro fun. If you grew up playing pinball or just want to try something different, definitely drop in and enjoy a few games. Open hours : 11am to 9pm daily.

when i die, this is where my soul will go. heaps of funky american sodas available for sale, & the place just has that fun lowkey energy rural towns often have. place was empty when i went, & the museum is vast — there are pinball machines from the 1940’s, alongside machines that were released just weeks ago! educational, interactive & fun. 10 outta 10

It was very entertaining to have a go at pinball (even if you're not that great at playing like me) and definitely worth travelling to if you're a pinball enthusiast! Had a variety of playable pinball machines and a lot of vintage machines and promotional posters and machine components on display. My family visited on an evening on a weekday so it wasn't that busy and Vanessa who was working there was very helpful, friendly and lovely to chat to!

What a wonderful place to play pinball! ✨ Edit: why do the tables get more difficult each time I come?! Is the tilt getting harder to make more $? I spent $10 in 10 mins this last time. They have both new & classic machines in operation ✨ Also the person who runs the place is both friendly, and very knowledgeable about pinball, and all the other classic games that are located here 😌😊 I really enjoyed my visit here 😊 Thank you! 😁

Excellent range of machines and owner is awesome with a lot of knowledge on pinballs Great little country town with everything you need as well

Awesome selection of machines, lots of fun. Played the new D&D pinball, so much fun.

I finally made the trip to Mount Arapiles and wow, it lived up to every bit of the hype. As a visiting climber, I was blown away by the sheer volume and quality of routes. Arapiles is a trad climber’s dream: perfect gear placements, beautiful sandstone, and routes that are both mentally and physically engaging. The climbing community here is incredibly welcoming. I arrived solo and left with new friends, belay partners, and unforgettable memories. The Pines campground has this laid-back, communal vibe that makes you feel instantly at home. Sunrise coffee with a view of the Organ Pipes? Magic. Sunset walks to the summit? Even better. What really struck me was the sense of history and respect for the land climbers here really care about this place. And so they should. Arapiles is more than just a crag; it’s a sacred site for climbers around the world. I’m already counting the days until I can return.

This is the place that stole my heart. Everything about climbing at Arapiles nourishes my soul.

I'm no climber but I loved it here. Awesome view and beautiful scenery. Camp is nice and lots of wildlife everywhere. Lots to do even if you're not a climber, but if you are you would not be disappointed. This is one of the best climbing locations in the world and I would recommend.

Beautiful area for walking relaxing and photography road up is good but narrow not difficult at all just beware of cars coming the other way some tend to think there invincible. And that speed limits are for others not them. Campgrounds looked full but didnt stay so cant comment. Rock climbers were out in force and enjoyed watching them scale the cliffs but not for me 🤣🤣 Highly recommended just take care .

Best time in my entire life was the first time I ever rock climbed this mountain solo. The 2nd best time was the day I randomly discovered the hidden place and thought I'd found a new climbing spot hahahaha

Stunning. Really great to take in on the drive past and enticed a closer visit to the summit as well. Worth a stop to admire the natural beauty.

Worth calling in and walking to the look outs. Amazing rock formation rising up in what is otherwise open plains.

This is a wonderful place to visit. I did not know anything about the first Indigenous cricket team. The memorabilia is exceptional. Shirley Crompton

What a wonderful exhibition. If you love cricket and the history that this little gem of a town has then this museum has it. Wonderful people that are very passionate about what they have are so happy to talk to you. An absolute experience. Thanks Harrow.

Amazing find, in the most fascinating little town. Give yourself plenty of time to wander the street, see the history. The cricket museum would have to be one of the best museums I've seen, and I don't even like cricket! Check out the general store for great coffee and a step back in time!

What an amazing place to be. Harrow Cricket museum is the real mecca of cricket, this is where it all started in Australia in 1868. Harrow is a small sleepy town with lovely people and a rich heritage. Harrow Discovery Centre is open all days and a must visit for anyone with love of cricket and history. You can spend the whole day in the Harrow Discovery Centre, and then visit the local pub just across the street. Lovely place!!!!

Very interesting on the history of the first aboriginal cricket team that travelled to the UK in the 1800 . It closes too early on weekends at 2pm but as we were attending the harrow show we were able to visit at night but way too short as the woman commentator was excellent and had us enthralled.

Harrow has a terrific Discovery Centre that was well structured, authentic and steeped in history. The cricket memorabilia is totally amazing. To have such a vast collection of pieces from our first ever team to tour England and the largest Bradman collection in existence is amazing. The volunteer staff are warm and inviting, and enthusiastic about their work. Well worth a visit. Harrow is a lovely quaint warming old country town. A step away from hustle and bustle and return old world charm, a real surprise package.

What a find!! What an amazing amount of cricket memorabilia, with a huge amount dedicated to Bradman. The centre has a great historical connection to its indigenous cricket team. Please visit and donate to keep it running. Excellent achievement for the Harrow community.

We stayed here 2A1C. We will definitely be coming back with the whole family. Friendly, Accommodating, Price is great, Clean, Spacious, Beautiful. Thank you so much!

Just spent the night there, the name is true, we saw lots of cockatoos, great spot to stop

Beautiful bush camp site with hot showers and flushing toilets set amongst red gums. Facilities are basic compared to a caravan park, but if you're a bush camper it is absolute luxury for a fraction of the price. Also a long way from main roads so at night you can just enjoy the sounds of the country side without any vehicle noise.

Liz, the host is very friendly and informative about local attractions. There is a great bushwalk that is 3 km long with a sandy path. The facilities are sufficient and there is more than enough space for everybody to spread out (several hectares)

We had the perfect night ...and going back asap. Beautiful surroundings, people and Kevin the kookaburra ❤️. Thank you Liz xx

A very relaxing place to stay, very clean toilets, nice showers, camp fires. Bunkhouse accommodation and camp kitchen available, also tent sites and powered caravan sites (extra $5 per night). Nearby nature walk. $25pp per night. Generator power only available 4 hours per day (7-9am and 6-8pm).

Beautiful place to camp , but website says powered sites but there are no powered sites , so very cold , was a bit disappointed, and a bit expensive for no powered sites , would be number 1 for me if it had powered sites ,

My husband and I have done the stick tomato self-guided tour and both the Alexandra and Victoria guided tours with Jack as the tour guide. We had an amazing time and Jack is extremely personable and bursting full of information. Jack can read his audiences and is thoughtful of the needs of the people on the tour. It is quite obvious he loves what he does, we will be back to do the Blanche cave when the bats are not hibernating

We purchased the self guided cave entry which came with the complimentary entry to the museum of fossils. The fossil museum was well done it's great for children and adults. The stairs to the cave are a bit slippery so wear proper footwear.

I visited Naracoorte Caves National Park with my Year 6 and Year 1 kids. The bat tour’s live viewing and conservation insights, plus the Victoria Fossil Cave’s fossils and storytelling, made it outstanding for my Year 6: very educational and engaging. Stick-Tomato Cave was a nice, shorter add-on. My Year 1 found some caves dark and long, so younger children may lose interest if doing tours one by one on the same day. Highly recommend for upper primary learners.

Did the Alexandra and the Victoria Fossil caves , found it very educational and interesting to learn about the animals that use to walk this earth! The guides were extremely knowledgeable. Did find it hard as we travel with dogs and dogs are not allowed in the park grounds .

Unfortunately only had time for the victoria fossil caves, we will definitely be back to tour all the caves this park has to offer in one day. Our tour guide (Barb) was fantastic, she was considerate and very knowledgeable. If you are considering these caves, do it.

Amazing, wonderful and naturally created . Staff are so friendly and Informative . Each cave and walk is easily accessible . You definitely need to pre-book your cave experience as they fill quite quickly . This can be a complete days experience or just a few hours . There's a cafe with indoor/outdoor seating and plenty of picnic areas .

From the very first moment, the atmosphere draws you in with its beauty and tranquility. Every corner has something special that makes you forget the outside world. A magical experience that invites you to disconnect and simply enjoy.

Another absolutely fascinating country museum. A $10 entry (concessions and discounts available) gets you access to three floors of local and farming history as well as a range of outbuildings including a complete schoolroom, relocated original buildings and loads of old machinery. There's a beautifully detailed model railway and decent shop. The main building is also home to the tourist information center. The only thing I'd have liked to have seen was some more information about some of the machines in the grounds - I thought I could recognize or, at least, figure out the purpose of most farm kit but some of these old machines left me scratching my head.

Loved this museum , well kept with extremely friendly staff. Great look into Australian country life and evolution. With a wonderful kids museum that makes “boring history” seem fun

We (2 adults + 3 kids) really enjoyed our visit. We spent about 75 minutes. The staff were really great. The displays were really great. The history of the area plus a number of buildings from the region have been brought to this site. Our kids loved the school building. Fun place to visit, interesting for everyone and a great location.

Great local museum in Naracoorte with alot of interesting historical items to look at and walk through about the region and the sheep's back, worth a visit.

This museum was great! A very detailed look in to the regions history and a wealth of information about current attractions and things to do. Anne was lovely and very helpful, would definitely recommend this experience to others.

This is a really worthwhile museum to visit. It is part of the Visitor Information Centre and close to the town centre. It takes a comprehensive approach to the wool industry in Australia that goes beyond the more commonly known narrative. I particularly liked its focus on contemporary times, both practices and policies, such as land overclearing, conservation and new technologies. The gift shop is also very good, and the staff were lovely.

The adjoining information centre has a great variety of souveniors. The display of trains and railway model is impressive. Outside garden area is stunning beautiful with poppy blossom.

Thank you Silvana for all the explanations, we had a lovely experience at Rymill! Make sure to say hi to Abby the dog, she’s shy but lovable.

Lovely vineyard, beautifully set up tastings. Cat was fabulous and friendly. Loved our time there

A beautiful cellar door, love the horse statue. Kat looked after us wonderfully well. Wine fabulous.

Thinking of wine-tasting in Coonawarra? Rymill Coonawarra winery offers cellar tastings with a variety of top wines (Cabernet & Shiraz) and you can take a walk through their vineyards and explore a state of the art building featuring a sculpture dedicated to the wine industry. Their wine & food menu is one of the best in the region and the entire atmosphere is relaxing and beautiful. The grounds are also available for private events which can be held on-site year-round. A worthwhile place to visit and create memories. Thank you Rymill.

Large cellar door with friendly staff and a good variety of excellent wines. Wines are very well priced- excellent value. Loved their Sparking Wine (has a very pale pink colour) and their Riesling is superb.

Beautiful cellar door! Unfortunately it was pouring buckets and cold as frozen hell the day I visited. I really wanted to have a stroll outside, but of course, it’s not within the control of anyone apart from the weather gods! We were the only ones there at the time (mid-winter) and I enjoyed tasting a few more wines. I do like that they don’t put the whites in oak so I don’t have that in-your-face oakiness that puts me off (for some reason, I’m ok with it in reds, probably cos it gets subsumed into other big flavours). Next time, I’ll come back when the weather is better!

I'm a Rymill fan and it was good to catch up with you on our recent trip. We also did most of the other wineries as we only get over there every few years. Chris

We prebooked Wynns premium tasting experience, which was well worth the small additional price, refunded after our purchases. A lovely historic building with artefacts to explore. Knowledgeable host made it a most memorable visit. Allow 1.5 hours.

A Fantastic Start to Our Wine Tour Wynns was the perfect first stop on our wine tour, expertly organized by the brilliant Coonawarra Experience. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. The tasting experience was exceptional, especially the Flagship range, which showcased the winery’s craftsmanship and depth of flavor. The 2021 vintage stood out as a particularly great year, offering beautifully balanced and complex wines. Beyond the tasting, we loved learning about the rich history of the land, which was well presented throughout the winery. A visit to the cellar added an extra layer to the experience, making it even more memorable. Wynns is a must-visit for wine lovers exploring the Coonawarra region!

An amazing company with long history and wonderful people. We bought Wynns mostly in Melbourne for a while but I didn't know the building is for real. I was surprised when we first visited as this vineyard reminds me a lot about Tuscany. So special and memorable experience among other wineries we had in Coonawarra. The tasting of premium wine was beautiful and recommended. We bought a mixture 6 bottles and they will be our special collection. We will come back for another release soon.

Lovely winery experience. Nice to be the first tastings on a Sunday, or was there a 100 before us LOL 😆 Lovely host with heaps.of knowledge. Great wines and fabulous value!

Really surprised (in a good way) to see they had a Pedro Ximénez. The lady who did our tasting (wish I’d caught her name) was super friendly and made the whole experience really enjoyable. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in Coonawarra.

Wynn's is synonymous ith Coonawarra so had to stop going through. For tasting there is cost if you do full tasting selection but this is waved if buying some bottles. There are new destination EV charges, but these weren't listed on plug share or other. Not sure if cost but didn't necessarily seem the case.

Went here as a pit stop from MaClaren Vale back to Melbourne. Few months back we’ve acquired a 30 yr old Wynn’s wine from the premium range and that was smooth and we decided to revisit Wynn’s. $15 for wine tasting and $30 for their premium range which is refundable if you purchase a bottle or two ( or more). Place was clean and lots of history. Their displays of family history and wine making were very interesting. Helpful staffs. Wheelchair and pram friendly.

Lovely services from the ladies at the cellar door. Tasted 5 wines. Their top 2 (Odyssey and Prodigal) are very good and will improve with age. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate wine was also very good. Highly recommend stopping by and trying them....

A group of 8 of us wandered in on a Wednesday morning. Naomi was behind the tasting counter and a superb ambassador for Katnook’s amazing range. The Prodigy and Odyssey were superb highlights. Lots of boxes now winging their way back to Melbourne. We’ll be back. Thank you!

Just wow! We swung past with doubt in our minds as being a larger group of 10 looking for something to not only quench our wine thirst but our famished bellies with fantastic cheeseboards. We tried our luck and much to our surprise we were blown away with the accomodating experience of the 2 women running the day in Katnook. As a skilled wine drinking clan travelling from the Barossa Valley we already have born and bred standards, but these ladies blowing away our minds with warm hospitality and amazing wine was the cherry on the top of our perfect day. Thank you katnook and the girls with the great hospitality.

What can I say… Driving down the driveway when the vineyard is turning the shade of the sunset… Arriving at the cute cellar door and being greeted by a lovely lady who was super attentive and full of knowledge about not only Katnook wines but the surrounding region. We were able to try all the wines and were also made a beautiful cheese platter for our family. All the wines were unique and delicious! We have been travelling around Australia for 2 years and this would have have to be one the best experiences at a winery that we have had. P.S the previous review from the “wine professional” - what a flog!

"Rich in heritage, Katnook Estate lies in the heart of the fabled Coonawarra wine region, South Australia. It is home to some of Australia’s premier terra rossa vineyards." as mentioned on its website. Not only vineyard, but you can see roses and do some wine tasting. Love their wine, bold and rich in flavor. Ah there's wine museum here as well 🍇

Wonderful company with an incredible heritage. Staffs are truly nice and proud of what they are doing make people like us for the very first time visiting feel so blessed and appreciate more of the wine industry in Australia. We bought their lovely Carbenet Sauvignon and guarantee they will be for our special occasions.

The wine tasting was very yummy and generous and the chacuterie board was also very generous and well priced. Excellent value and very friendly staff and great service! :)

wonderful place to visit so interesting discovering how settlers used to live seeing there cottages inside reading the history all free to visit I had a great time learning about the families. grounds where great kept tidy funny thing I saw was all the old petticoats hanging upon the old washing line like they where living there .it made me laugh but historical part was ever so interesting highly recommend going with family and friends and tourists .

Only a few historic cottages. Only one opened. Presumably badly kept to make a point of horrible conditions the people in general and this family in particular lived. Really not much to see. All you need is a 5 min drive down the street. BTW badly signed to find the place.

Great place to see historical buildings and its history

Wow, really worth stopping by for this. We spent a good hour and a half looking around. Seeing the old houses is incredible and truly unique for Australia. The gardens are wonderful. I feel lucky to have seen this. Well done to everyone keeping it going. A beautiful, must see in the area. So much history to read and witness.

Just loved the little houses. Great examples of hessian walls covered in layers of old wallpaper! Can't believe a couple with 15 children lived in Sharam cottage. (My lot better not ever complain about sharing with one sibling again!) Beautiful flower/herb gardens. I bought some fresh rocket, parsley and strawberries all for a donation!

History related place. Worth walking around and learn about that era. Historic houses, good to learn about old time houses and story behind it.

This was a really interesting little Street to wander down and see how hard life would have been. Great piece of history with good information provided.

What a great museum. Don't be misled by it being attached to the information centre. The museum is huge with an amazing array of exhibits to wander through. From a full size train engine, an enormous range of horse drawn carriages, shipwrecks, historical fashions, farm and forestry machinery and lots of local history information. If you like local museums, you will love this one.

Travelling and found a lovely golf course that earns it's title as the best country golf course in SA. We'll keep, challenging but fun. Friendly staff and great facilities.

This is really an excellent museum with plenty of local history and exhibitions of farm machinery, costumes and household items. Accessed through the Information centre, the museum utilizes multiple historical buildings and links them together in focusing on local life. Information pamphlet indicates a walking path that takes in all exhibits in sequence. It had everything to describe the settlement and early life of the region. Extensive displays were well set up with detailed information providing great examples of how hard life was in the 'early' days. The staff were very helpful and friendly, amenities were clean and there were fantastic souvenirs to purchase. well presented and displayed. Truly a hidden gem.

The Millicent Museum is amazing! Not what I expected to see in a small town museum halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne. 75 restored horse-drawn carriages of every type, and another 50 in various stages of restoration. Plus a huge collection of restored antique farm machinery, a massive collection of original period clothing, headgear etc. And even a locomotive in a recreated early 20th century Millicent railway

Great museum. Definitely worth the visit. A huge collection of horse buggies under one roof. Highly recommend.

There are lots of historical items relevant to Australian history that can be viewed. However, it is so sad that during the visit, there were no guests other than me. I guess people are no longer interested to visit museums due to loss of interests of modern people's enthusiasm towards artworks and history.

Great stop for our family (2 adults + 3 kids under 8). Displays numbered 1 to 16 so our kids enjoyed moving through each one. It was a good 30 min adventure for us. Was $25 entry for our family.

Almost a hidden sanctuary!! Plenty of wildlife and a real haven for bird lovers. Plenty of parking and about 3 bbqs that I saw.

Were actually surprised at our first visit. Had no idea about this place until we noticed the signboard while driving back to Mount Gambier from Beachport. It may not be a so called “tourist spot” but definitely a place where you can just breath fresh air and relax watching hundreds of birds. Nice place for a group of people including kids to spend a day and enjoy the BBQ facility under the shady trees.

Very well maintained, About 20 minute walk around lake . Nice gardens many birds.

Lake Mcintyre, converted from an old quarry, is now a flawless panoramic lake with a bounty of birds and other wildlife. It provides a sanctuary, just off the highway and on the outskirts of the town for visitors to admire in adulation. The reserve is immaculately clean and cared for, offering a truly picturesque location. Offering free barbeques and picnic sites, toilets and an all day free entry; Lake Mcintyre is a sublime and captivating conversion of a nature reserve.

Lovely peaceful place for a picnic/bbq, walk & bird watching.

A great place for bird lovers or simply people who like a short walk around a very pretty site with lots of water loving birds. Great to see so many volunteers working to make such a pretty place. Great concept by the council and probably others to turn a retired quarry into a habitat for birds and other wildlife. Well done.

A great spot, teeming with different wildlife.

Nice walking spot across Rivoli Bay, especially after eating delicious seafood and chips at the local cafe. A few spots to sit along the 700+m long jetty, must be good fishing judging by the numbers of people fishing.

Definitely worth a visit! Second longest jetty in SA at 772 metres! It's such a nice walk in the morning - and we seen a couple of dolphins too! 😊

Lovely for a walk, awesome for fishing. Have caught mulloway, garfish and squid in years gone by.

Long pier/jetty. Good walk to the end with great views of the ocean. Well worth a look. Good parking, and location.

Water colour and clarity was amazing. Worth the long walk to the end.

Very pretty seaside town, friendly and easy to stroll around. Try the homemade pies and pasties at the shop over road from chemist. Lots of interesting things on sale. The museum is well worth a look, so many interesting displays, the home upstairs was an added bonus. Usually we do a quick walk around but we emerged almost 2 hours later. The jetty is something to see as well. Lovely buildings. Just a nice relaxing day.

We had a picnic on the Jetty with Fish & Chips from the local shop. Beautiful food with beautiful views. Had the rod in to wet the line but didn't stay long enough to catch anything Couldn't believe how blue the water was! Mesmerizing 😍

Beautiful coastal drive with plenty of pull off and parking areas. Excellent beaches. There is quite a number of access points to walk down for swim plus some vehicle access (4wd) points, as well. The beaches seem to slope down quite steeply, in general, so suspect the water gets deep quite quickly. Best to be mindful of that and if there is a large swell happening at the time. There are a few well protected areas from various land outcrops that would seem to offer a safer options for swimming if needed. Virtually no rubbish bins or facilities along the route so be mindful of that.

A lovely little drive just outside Beach Port. Several places to get out relax and walk it simply enjoy the scenery from car.

This scenic drive during dusk is a must do . Beautiful sunset views

Very nice 👌 well worth the short detour. There's a turnoff towards the end of the drive that looks a bit rocky but it gets very sandy and hard to turn around. Easy to get bogged,, especially if you don't deflate tyres.

Nice drive. Stopped at the light house (short stroll from car park) and the blow holes. Really a must do if in the area. Kids thought it was going to be boring, couldn't get them to leave the blow holes lol.

Absolutely beautiful scenic coastline and some awesome spots to get out and have a closer look at the crumbling shoreline and cracking waves by walking only a few hundred meters.

No trip to Beachport in the Limestone Coast is complete without a cruise along the Bowman scenic drive, a fully sealed route which follows the spectacular rugged coastline of the Southern Ocean. Wind your way around the bends overlooking the stunning ocean, idyllic beaches, rock pools and reefs. Take in the wonderful views from one of the many vantage points along the way or stop to enjoy a leisurely walk down to sandy beaches and wander out onto rocky outcrops at the Salmon Hole and Post Office Rock. The kids will love rolling down the steep sandy dunes or exploring in the rock pools. Scuba dive, surf fish or simply ponder the mystique of nature from one of the lookouts. Good vantage points to view passing Southern Right Whales. Please note there are dangerous undertows along these beaches. Take care at all times.