Coonawarra – The Romantic Getaway In South Australia
If you are interested in taking a vacation along the Limestone Coast in Australia, Coonawarra is the best small towns to choose. There are plenty of things to do here as the region is popular as a premier wine region in the world.
Many of the people who travel to Coonawarra do so specifically to enjoy the wines that make the region so famous. There are good numbers of different wineries that you can choose to visit and some people find that the best way to do it is to arrange a wine tour that will go to different wineries in the same day. If you are staying long enough, you can choose one of the best ones like Bowen Estate, DiGiorgio Family Wines or Kidman Wines. There are many of them, including Hollick Winery where you can enjoy an excellent meal.
One of the popular ways to enjoy the area is to go on the Penola cycling trails. These will take you around to a number of the different Coonawarra wineries, the Arts Festival and a number of other significant locations in the area.
Another popular attraction is the Naracoorte Caves National Park. This is the only World Heritage Site in South Australia and contains 26 different caves within the park. On top of these, there are plenty of wetlands and 600 hectares of wilderness to explore.
The Glen Roy Conservation Park is also nearby as is the Bool Lagoon Game Reserve. It is a very short drive to Penola from Coonawarra, and while visiting there, one of the places that is a must-visit is the Mary Mackillop Penola Centre. It gives an interesting glimpse not only into the history of the area but also the life of this local icon.
There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy when you are in Coonawarra. You can go bushwalking, bird watching tours and also to places where you can visit on horseback to see the area. Four wheel drive tours are also available as well as some good golf courses to play the game.
Visitors looking for cottages accommodation in Coonawarra will find a good number of them that are ideally set to house a family group, two couples or a single couple. These are located in the heart of the wine region and are surrounded by vineyards, farming country, and majestic red gums. The peace and seclusion make these accommodations the idyllic place for a romantic getaway.
With the numerous events and festivals to occupy visitors and locals alike all round the year, a visit to Coonawara should never be given a miss.