Experience the wonder of South Australia’s amazing Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast is a place of beauty, strength and power.

Kilsby Sinkhole. Picture: Adam Stern

The Limestone Coast is a place of wonder. It’s where beauty reveals her strength and her power. Dive in to the crystal clear waters of the Kilsby Sinkhole, marvel at the Blue Lake/Warwar which fills the crater of an extinct volcano, or be awed by the majesty of the Umpherston Sinkhole/Balumbul. Sleep under a blanket of stars or savour premium local produce, including more than 40 cellar doors steeped in history.

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Umpherston Sinkhole/Balumbul

Bursting with colour, this magnificent natural wonder, also known as the Sunken Garden, has to be seen to be believed. A former limestone cave created when the chamber’s roof collapsed, the sinkhole is a fusion of nature’s colours. Viewing platforms above give visitors the best perspective of its size and depth, while from below the natural beauty is revealed in its full intensity. Open at all times, the sinkhole is especially popular each evening at dusk when local possums take advantage of the floodlit space to find food. discovermountgambier.com.au

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Bellwether Glamping Tents

Sleep under the stars in style surrounded by 500-year-old red gum trees and wake to a symphony of birdsong. Just a short walk from Bellweather’s unique cellar door, the two-person Bell tents include fresh linen and creature comforts. Guests receive a daily delivery of fresh eggs and sourdough, and can harvest fresh herbs and vegetables from the produce garden. Stop in by the winery to see the wine being made during vintage, join in a tasting or experience a personal tour of the winery. bellwetherwines.com.au

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Mayura Station.

Mayura Station

Savour the ultimate paddock-to-plate experience at one of Australia’s oldest and most respected pastoral operations. First established in 1845, Mayura Station is a national award-winning boutique beef producer specialising in full-blood Wagyu beef. With rich, rolling hills, healthy, fertile soils, a moderate climate, sparkling clean water and reliable rainfall, this is some of the best farming country in the nation. Enjoy four-course dining at The Tasting Room, with a menu featuring the best cuts available on the day along with fresh, seasonal produce. mayurastation.com

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Presto Eatery: salads, brunch and lunch temptations in refreshing cafe vibe.

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Brand’s Laira Coonawarra: guided wine tastings at the newly renovated cellar door.

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Umpherston Sinkhole. Picture: Michael Ellem

SOMETHING SPECIAL

Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations

Celebrate the region’s beautiful signature red wine – cabernet sauvignon – during October at one of South Australia’s most popular regional wine-based events. Coonawarra’s Cabernet Celebrations features more than 70 unique food and wine experiences, with something for everyone. From winery tours to a sparkling cabernet breakfast, chocolate and wine tasting, dinner with winemakers or the chance to try your hand at blending your own wine, there is an abundance of events and experiences to enjoy. coonawarra.org/event/coonawarra-cabernet-celebrations-2022