Experiences in Limestone Coast
Heritage & History
Saints, settlers and fossil discoveries
The best heritage & history in Limestone Coast
Trace the region's rich history, from Mary MacKillop's Penola to world-heritage fossil sites.
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Mary MacKillop Penola Centre
An interpretive centre honouring Saint Mary MacKillop, Australia's first saint, who co-founded the Sisters of St Joseph in Penola in 1866. It includes the historic Schoolhouse and a museum.
Penola
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Naracoorte Caves
South Australia's only World Heritage Site, preserving an exceptional fossil record of ancient megafauna within a network of limestone caves. Guided tours explore both fossil chambers and decorated caves.
Naracoorte
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Umpherston Sinkhole
A collapsed limestone cave transformed into a terraced sunken garden, also known as the Sunken Garden. Possums often gather here at dusk.
Mount Gambier
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