Penola Attractions

Adam Lindsay Gordon Bronze Bust (Attraction)
Church Street, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

Located in Church Street Penola, the Adam Lindsay Gordon bust is a bronze replica of the marble bust of Adam Lindsay Gordon in Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey, London. The bust honours the Australian poet and Penola the place he called home for 14 years. Adam Lindsay Gordon was author of the poetry collections Sea Spray and Smoke Drift (1867) and Bush Ballads and Galloping Rhymes & ...

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Alexander Cameron Statue (Attraction)
Church Street, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

Alexander Cameron (1810 - 1881) known widely as the king of Penola, is remembered as being the first squatter in the district and founder of the town. Cameron has been commemorated by a life-sized bronze statue by John Dowie, erected by public subscription in Church beside his Royal Oak Hotel. ...

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Greenrise Recreational Reserve (Attraction)
Riddoch Highway, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

Visitors can enjoy 16 hectares of beautiful scenery at Greenrise Recreational Reserve to have a picnic, watch the birdlife or take a leisurely walk around the reserve. Located one kilometre south of Penola. Penola has gained significant recognition through one of its past residents. It was in Penola that Mother Mary MacKillop set up the Sisters of Mercy, an organisation which through her genero ...

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Mary MacKillop Penola Centre (Attraction)
Portland Street, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

The Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre and the Woods MacKillop Schoolhouse commemorate the lives of Blessed Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison Woods with displays, photographs, artefacts and history. The schoolhouse is a heritage-listed building, which is now displayed as a schoolroom of the 1860s with living quarters at the rear. The Interpretive Centre contains the Mary MacKillop and th ...

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Penola Conservation Park (Attraction)
Robe Penola Road, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

Penola Conservation Park protects a remnant of the River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) lined swamps that were widespread in the southeast of South Australia. Located 10 kilometres west of Penola, this park contains a wide variety of plant associations and bird habitats, with 370 plant species and 97 bird species being recorded. Spring is the best time to visit the park to see nativ ...

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Penola Cycling Trails (Attraction)
Arthur Street, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

A number of cycling trails are available for you to enjoy showcasing the history, heritage, food and wine, and nature of the Penola and Coonawarra region. Rides range from historical rides, town rides, conservation rides, redgum and wine rides, a Yallum Park Victorian homestead ride along with surrounding area rides. ...

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Penola Golf Course (Attraction)
Krongart Road, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

This 18- hole golf course located 10 kilometres south of Penola is flat but well wooded with tight fairways being set amidst natural bushland. The grass greens and fairways are well watered and lightly bunkered. Birds and wildlife live in the pleasant surrounds. Visitors are always welcome to join in competitions or social competitions. The club holds competitions on Saturdays for both men and ...

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Penola Skatepark (Attraction)
27 Arthur Street, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

A great place for all skaters to enjoy this frequently used and well designed park. The Penola Skatepark is a popular site for youth to gather and show off their skating and bike skills. So bring along your kids - and don't forget the helmets -and watch them enjoy some wheel fun! Penola is also home to historic Petticoat Lane and the Penola Conservation Park. For more information on this del ...

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Petticoat Lane (Attraction)
Petticoat Lane, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

Wander through historic timber and stone cottages that retain the charm and character of yesteryear. Petticoat Lane represents the oldest residential area of Penola. The lane's character is enhanced by red gum kerbing, rose plantings and lavender and herb farm featuring 60 varieties of lavender. Petticoat Lane is open daily. Please call the Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre 08 873 ...

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The Coonawarra Park (Attraction)
Memorial Drive, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

The Coonawarra Centenary Sculpture in the town's park commemorates the beginnings of the fruit colony. One section of the park is known as the sculpture park because in 1991 a sculpture made from red gum and limestone called the Terra Rossa Tree Wall was unveiled along with three bronze busts. The first bust is of John Riddoch the founder of Coonawarra. The second bust is of David Wynn the revi ...

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The John Riddoch Centre (Attraction)
27 Arthur Street, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

The John Riddoch Centre incorporates the Penola/Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre with a wide range of brochures, maps, souvenirs and Internet access. Local history display invites visitors to follow the journey of those who lived and worked in Penola and its district and who have contributed to its diversity, spirit, triumphs and tragedies. While, the local history room has an extensi ...

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Walk with History at Penola (Attraction)
27 Arthur Street, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

This self guided walk or drive is a great way to explore the town and the marvels of Penola. Penola is widely recognised as an historic town and many of its buildings are listed on the South Australian State Heritage Register and identified by the National Trust. This walk includes such attraction as Petticoat Lane, with original cottages dating back to the 1850s, a lavender and herb farm, chur ...

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Yallum Park (Attraction)
Millicent Road, Penola, South Australia 5277, Australia

Yallum Park is said to be the best preserved Victorian House in Australia in its original condition. Situated eight kilometres west of Penola on the Millicent Road is the magnificent two story homestead, built for John Riddoch in 1878-1880. Original William Morris wallpapers, gasoliers, acid-etched and stained glass windows, Italian marble mantlepieces, golf leaf, antique furniture and a number ...

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