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12 November 2023
Penola’s the perfect place to base yourself for exploration within the Coonawarra Wine Region. Brimming with excellent dining choices including Pipers of Penola, Hollick Estates, mixed with a range of unique and interesting gift stores and shop fronts. The Mary MacKillop Penola Centre lets you head back in time to the very place where Mary MacKillop began her journey to becoming Australia’s first saint. Venture out into this world-renowned strip of prized terra rossa soil extending pours from more than 25 cellar doors. It pays to have a plan of attack for this journey!
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Things to do
- Mary MacKillop Penola Centre – Corner Portland Street and, Petticoat Ln, Penola SA 5277 Web: http://www.mackilloppenola.org.au/ Ph: 0887372092 Someone’s review comments: “The story of Mary MacKillop is portrayed in this centre.Truly an amazing person.The school she first taught in is on this site along with much more of her life story.”
- Naracoorte Caves National Park – 30 mins from Peola along road to Naracoorte & 12 mins from Naracoorte. Explore the ancient caves of this World Heritage site by guided tour or step back in time some 500,000 years at the Wonambi Fossil Centre. The perfect activity for both families and thrill seekers alike, head online to find a cave tour that suits you.