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Hand-picked rankings of the best of Limestone Coast. We do not list paid placements and we do not rank commercial venues against each other - these are non-commercial picks covering beaches, walks, free things to do, wildlife and history.
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Best Things to Do in the Limestone Coast
From a cobalt crater lake to terra rossa Cabernet and World Heritage caves - the unmissable highlights of South Australia's south-east.
Our pick of the best things to do across the Limestone Coast - volcanic lakes, Coonawarra wineries, World Heritage caves, wild coastline, heritage towns and family-friendly beaches.
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Natural wonders of the Limestone Coast
The soft limestone underpinning this corner of South Australia has shaped a landscape unlike anywhere else - cobalt crater lakes, sunken gardens, fossil caves and spring-fed ponds clear enough to dive.
The Best Caves & Sinkholes on the Limestone Coast
The Limestone Coast is hollowed with caves, sinkholes and water-filled chambers. These are the ones worth going underground for.
The Best Coastal Walks & Drives on the Limestone Coast
The Southern Ocean coast here is wild and dramatic. These walks and drives put you right on the edge of it.
The best Coonawarra cellar doors
Coonawarra packs an extraordinary concentration of great Cabernet into a strip barely 15 kilometres long. These are the cellar doors that best tell the story of the red soil over limestone.
The Best Heritage Sites on the Limestone Coast
From a saint's first schoolhouse to a colonial gaol, these heritage sites tell the story of the Limestone Coast's past.
Where to eat in the Limestone Coast
Our pick of the best places to eat across the Limestone Coast, from acclaimed winery restaurants in Coonawarra and Mount Gambier to seaside Robe and historic country pubs.
Best Cellar Doors Beyond Coonawarra
Coonawarra gets the glory, but the Limestone Coast wine country runs from coastal Cape Jaffa to the limestone ridges of Wrattonbully. These cellar doors are worth the detour.
Best Day Trips from Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier makes a perfect base for the Limestone Coast. From here, caves, coast and wine country are all an easy drive. Here are the best day trips.
Best Family Things to Do on the Limestone Coast
From fossil caves and crater lakes to safe swimming beaches and a towering lobster, the Limestone Coast is a natural fit for families. Here are the best stops with kids.
Best Free Things to Do on the Limestone Coast
Volcano lakes, sunken gardens, salt-lake floats and big lobsters: some of the Limestone Coast's best experiences are completely free.
Best Lakes on the Limestone Coast
The Limestone Coast is shaped by water as much as stone. From the volcanic Blue Lake to vast Lake Bonney, these are the lakes worth building a trip around.
Best Museums and Historic Houses of the Limestone Coast
Shipwreck relics, blade-shearing sheds, saints' schoolrooms and wool-boom mansions: the Limestone Coast's museums and historic houses punch far above their size.
Best National and Conservation Parks of the Limestone Coast
Dunes, sinkhole springs, wetlands and stringybark forest: the Limestone Coast's parks protect an astonishing variety of country. Here are ten of the best.
Lighthouses and Lookouts of the Limestone Coast
From historic lights guarding a shipwreck coast to volcano-top towers and clifftop trig points, here are the Limestone Coast's best vantage points.
The best beaches of the Limestone Coast
The Limestone Coast runs for hundreds of kilometres of Southern Ocean shoreline, from calm family beaches under the cliffs to wild dune-backed surf. These are the stretches worth seeking out.
The Best Places to Eat & Drink on the Limestone Coast
Coonawarra Cabernet, a tiger-legend pub and rock lobster off the boat: the best spots to eat and drink across the region.