Meningie

The Cheese Factory Museum Restaurant: a restaurant and separate community museum with special interest in the changing population of Meningie and the Coorong; closed Mon; Fiebig Rd. Coorong Cottage Industries: local craft and produce; The Chambers, Princes Hwy.

Coorong National Park Listed as a 'wetland of international importance', this park's waterways, islands and vast saltpans demonstrate a diverse ecological environment invaluable for the refuge and habitat of migratory and drought-stricken birds. Throughout the park are reminders of the long history of habitation by the Ngarrindjeri people. There are ancient midden heaps and burial grounds, and the Ngarrindjeri people continue to have strong links with the Coorong. There are a number of ways to see the park: take a boat, canoe or cruise on the waterways; walk one of the varied tracks offered; drive your 4WD onto the Southern Ocean beach; or simply sit and soak up the park's atmosphere. Walking is the best way to access great coastal views, birdwatching spots and historic ruins. The most comprehensive walk in the park is the Nukan Kungun Hike. This 27 km hike starts at Salt Creek and includes smaller, side trails, including the informative walk to Chinaman's Well, the ruins of a temporary settlement that sprang up en route to the goldfields. The hike ends at the 42 Mile Crossing Sand Dune Walk, which leads to the wild Southern Ocean; (08) 8575 1200; 10 km S. Scenic drive: follows Lake Albert to the west, adjacent to Lake Alexandrina, which is the largest permanent freshwater lake in the country (50 000 ha). Ferry crossing at Narrung. Camp Coorong: cultural centre offering bush-tucker tours and other traditional Aboriginal experiences; (08) 8575 1557; 10 km S. Coorong Wilderness Lodge: operated by the Ngarrindjeri people, this accommodation lodge offers Aboriginal heritage tours of the Coorong as well as traditional bush tucker and other cultural experiences; Hacks Point; (08) 8575 6001; 25 km S. Poltalloch Station: a historic pastoral property established in the 1830s as a sheep station. Guided tours take in a heritage-listed farm village and museum, historic farm machinery, and past and present farm life. Cottage accommodation available; Poltalloch Rd near Narrung; (08) 8574 0043; 30 km NW.

Ardrossan 191 km

Located on the east side of the Yorke Peninsula, Ardrossan is bountiful water just 150 km west of Adelaide, so is a popular weekend fishing destination. Looking out on the long pier at Ardrossan, it’s striking how... Find out more

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Marion Bay 219 km

Situated at the bottom of the Yorke Peninsula, Marion Bay is angler central and offers access to spectacular offshore and beach fishing. Southern beaches from Marion Bay east to Troubridge, such as Butlers, provide top... Find out more

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West Coast 233 km

Head to Innes National Park, at the southern end of Yorke Peninsula, to find two noteworthy places for anglers. The first is Pandalowie Bay where boats can be launched and, north of this, Browns Beach. The latter is well... Find out more

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Birdwatching around the Fleurieu Peninsula 54 km

Abutting the Coorong, and with wetlands, beaches and a wide variety of terrain, the Fleurieu Peninsula is a top spot for birdwatching. There is a hide off Barrage Road at Goolwa, and the Goolwa Effluent Ponds can have... Find out more

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Whale-watching on the Fleurieu Peninsula 62 km

Between May and October, southern right whales often cruise right next to the shore of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Popular viewing spots include Port Elliot, Goolwa, Middleton and Victor Harbor, but your best starting point... Find out more

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Swimming along the Fleurieu Peninsula 67 km

There are plenty of great swimming beaches along the peninsula. Victor Harbor has a plethora to choose from – including Kent Reserve and Dump Beach – but there is also Horseshoe Bay at Port Elliot, and the... Find out more

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Diving and snorkelling off the Fleurieu Peninsula 103 km

Some of the state’s best diving – particularly in-shore and around jetties – is on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with leafy sea dragons, shipwrecks, dolphins and myriad fish species. Second Valley is great... Find out more

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Morialta Conservation Park 108 km

One of the most stunning parks in the region and located only 10 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, this has waterfalls and deep gorges, woodlands, koalas, echidnas and southern brown bandicoots. The pick of the walks is... Find out more

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Aboriginal gallery, Adelaide 108 km

The Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery at the South Australian Museum holds the largest collection of Aboriginal artefacts in the world. Some 3000 are on display at any one time.... Find out more

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Adelaide Zoo 109 km

With its catchphrase ‘We exist to save animals from extinction’, this is another of Australia’s excellent zoos. Visit the Giant Panda enclosure to see the Wang Wang and Funi. The sea-lion display... Find out more

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Swimming with dolphins off Glenelg 109 km

Since 2002, the eco-accredited Temptation Sailing has offered a ‘swim with the dolphins sail’ on a 17-metre catamaran out of Glenelg, in which the bottlenose and common dolphins reputedly come to the vessel... Find out more

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Cycling in the Barossa 134 km

In the Barossa, you can hire bikes from the visitor centre in Tanunda and take the paved 7-kilometre cycle path to Nuriootpa. For a guided, multi-day supported bike tour, sampling the best of the region’s cuisine... Find out more

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Wine-tasting - Nuriootpa and Angaston 139 km

Elderton Wines near Nuriootpa is a carbonneutral winery. Its cellar door is partially solar-powered and the vineyard is using biodynamic methods of production. Yalumba in Angaston has three organic wines and an... Find out more

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Links Lady Bay Resort 96 km

‘A pleasurable golf course,’ Dr Alister MacKenzie once wrote, ‘is not necessarily one that appeals at first sight, but rather one that grows on a player like good music, good painting, or good... Find out more

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Glenelg Golf Club 109 km

Glenelg is to Adelaide what Bondi is to Sydney – the city’s most popular beach suburb. The terminus for the City to Bay tram, a Glenelg icon, can be found where Jetty Rd meets the beach, where you will... Find out more

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Kooyonga Golf Club 112 km

Kooyonga is a thinking player’s golf course. One of the game’s greatest strategists, Peter Thomson, gave an insight into what is required to play well at Kooyonga after winning the 1972 Australian Open here.... Find out more

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Royal Adelaide Golf Club 116 km

In the city of churches, Royal Adelaide is the golfing equivalent of the Vatican. Every visiting golfer should make a pilgrimage to this Dr Alister MacKenzie-designed layout, one of Australia’s top 10 courses,... Find out more

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The Grange Golf Club (East Course) 117 km

Vern Morcom was working on the final changes to The Grange’s West course redesign when the club announced plans for a second course. Morcom was asked to design it, on 150 acres of adjoining land, and the East... Find out more

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The Grange Golf Club (West Course) 117 km

Melbourne’s sandbelt wasn’t the only region in which golf course construction was booming during the 1920s. Various sites in Adelaide’s western suburbs – Kooyonga in 1922, Glenelg in 1926... Find out more

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The Locavore 94 km

The Locavore (‘local eater’) at Stirling in the Adelaide Hills sticks to the ‘100-mile’ philosophy of sourcing food, which in its case includes the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and the... Find out more

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The Organic Market and Cafe 95 km

This bustling cafe and organic produce outlet in Stirling was the national winner of the best organic retailer award. Something of an institution in the area, it has delicious antipasto platters and great coffee. About... Find out more

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Goodlife 109 km

This innovative restaurant and takeaway not only makes carbon-neutral pizzas, but also places an emphasis on sourcing produce that is organic and local. Takeaway pizzas here even come tied up with string.... Find out more

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The Steam Exchange Company 54 km

South Australia seems to have more than its fair share of craft breweries in significant historical locations, and The Steam Exchange Brewery is no exception. It’s housed in a heritage-listed former railway goods... Find out more

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Adelaide Hills Craft Brewing 96 km

Located in the former Onkaparinga woollen mill complex at Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, this brewery/bar is run by Alistair Turnbull and Phil Jones. The pair turned their backs on careers in banking to study brewing in... Find out more

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South Australian Brewing Company 111 km

Established in 1888, the South Australian Brewing Company became the state’s dominant beer-maker by steadily acquiring competitors like the Kent Town Brewery, West End Brewery and the Walkerville Co-operative... Find out more

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Coopers Brewery 114 km

More than any other Australian brewery, Coopers has grown significant market share over the past two decades on the back of increased demand for alternative beer styles. It was established in 1862 by Yorkshireman Thomas... Find out more

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Brewboys 114 km

One of the country’s newest craft beermaking enterprises, Brewboys is a partnership between Stephen Nelsen and Simon Sellick, who also operate the contract brewing company Fresh Cellars. At present they utilise a... Find out more

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Knappstein Enterprise Brewery 217 km

History has turned full circle for the Clare Valley’s Enterprise Brewery, which ceased beer-making operations in 1916, but was revived for its original purpose in 2006. In between time, this gorgeous sandstone... Find out more

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Long Point camping area 16 km

There are good views of the northern lagoon from this site for self-sufficient campers on the eastern shore. It’s 26 km west of Meningie off Long Point Rd. A permit is required from the self-registration station.... Find out more

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Parnka Point camping area 24 km

There are fine views from this peninsula, 23 km south of Meningie, close to the narrows marking the boundary between the north and south lagoons. Accessed from the Princes Hwy, the camping area is 2.1 km off the road.... Find out more

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Mark Point camping area 24 km

Close to the water, with a boat launch, Mark Point is reached from Mark Point Rd, 35 km west of Meningie. Permits are available from self-registration stations within the park.... Find out more

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Godfreys Landing camping area (boat-based camping) 41 km

Beach camping just south of the Murray Mouth is reached by boat access only. Come equipped for self-sufficient camping, and pick up a permit from the self-registration station.... Find out more

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Barker Knoll camping area (boat-based camping) 42 km

This is a great beach location for self-sufficient campers, right at the Murray Mouth and reached only by boat via Coorong or Lake Alexandrina. Pick up a permit from the self-registration station.... Find out more

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Messent camping area (bush camping) 57 km

Remote bush camping is reached from Bellar Rd if you’re coming from the north, or from Salt Creek Rd if accessing from the south. Contact the NPWSA for camping details and permit.... Find out more

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Loop Road camping area 57 km

Pleasant bush sites are scattered among the mallee and tea-tree scrub close to Salt Creek, with good nature walks nearby. It is situated 60 km south of Meningie, 4 km south of Salt Creek, on Loop Rd.... Find out more

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Tea Tree Crossing camping area 63 km

The crossing camping area for self-sufficient campers has 4WD access only in late summer, owing to lagoon levels. It’s 9 km south of Salt Creek via Loop Rd; permit required.... Find out more

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Coles Crossing camping area 68 km

At 17 km north-east of Mount Compass this camping area is reached from Coles Crossing Rd, 6 km south of Mt Magnificent Rd. Campers need to note that only gas/fuel stoves are permitted.... Find out more

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42 Mile Crossing camping area 74 km

The most popular entry to the main ocean beach, this camping area for self-sufficient campers is accessible to all vehicles in all weather. The final 1.3 km to the beach is a 4WD and walking track. The camping area is 22... Find out more

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Lake Albert Caravan Park 1 km

Located on the shores of the freshwater Lake Albert, about 1 km from the town centre, this is a budget-priced park with a great expanse of lawn and shady trees. It is a well laid out and well-managed park, with good... Find out more

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Milang Lakeside Caravan Park 45 km

This neat and shady park on the western shores of Lake Alexandrina is the ideal getaway destination for those wanting to have a few quiet days in a waterside location. Bookings are required during Christmas and Easter... Find out more

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Goolwa Caravan Park 52 km

Located 4 km from the town centre, in a quiet waterside area, this is a big park with large numbers of both annual sites and powered tourist sites, as well as an enormous number of unpowered sites. Reservations must be... Find out more

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Westbrook Park River Resort 52 km

This owner-operated park has grassy sites nestled by the banks of the Murray River, just 6 km north-west of town. Within easy driving distance of Adelaide, it is good for an overnight stop or suitable for a longer stay,... Find out more

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Port Elliot Holiday Park 61 km

Located just 2 km from Port Elliot, between Victor Harbor and Goolwa in a fabulous beachfront position, this is an excellent place to stay year round. We feel this is one of the great seaside caravan parks on the... Find out more

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Long Island Caravan Park 62 km

This park is in a great location, away from busy roads and adjoining the marina on the shores of the Murray River. The spacious park has good amenities and is about 3 km from the town centre. Bookings are required at... Find out more

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Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park 67 km

Right on the beachfront, this park is also within walking distance of the town centre (1.5 km). It is a quality tourist park with good facilities. Ideal for a few days or an extended stay, bookings are required during... Find out more

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Mount Compass Caravan Park 75 km

As neat as a pin, this newly established caravan park in a rural setting has reached a high standard in its first three years. It is a great inland base for exploring the Fleurieu Peninsula. Bookings are required in peak... Find out more

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McLaren Vale Lakeside Caravan Park 89 km

This is a spacious, quality park amid the vineyards of the McLaren Vale region. If you want to experience the great wines from the multitude of cellar-door outlets, you will find the park the best base on this part of... Find out more

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Port Willunga Tourist Park 93 km

In a quiet rural location about 4 km from Aldinga, this is a spacious park with well-established shady trees. Bookings are necessary at Christmas, January, Easter and long weekends and a minimum-stay period applies.... Find out more

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Campbell Park Cottage

Unassuming at first glance, this former station manager’s residence soon reveals a confident injection of contemporary style. Accommodating three couples in refined comfort, it boasts a modern, well-groomed kitchen... Find out more

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Poltalloch Station

Few 19th-century farming estates are better preserved than Poltalloch Station. Here you’ll find an impressive collection of farm buildings scattered in park-like grounds among paddocks of grazing cattle and groves... Find out more

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Coorong Wilderness Lodge 23 km

Opened early in 2009, the five beautiful cabins here on a limestone cliff on Aboriginal lands have 180-degree views over the Coorong, with pelicans, ducks and other birds flying past at window height. The cabins have... Find out more

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Ridgetop Retreats 101 km

Three funky, architecturally designed cabins sit in quiet seclusion in Deep Creek Conservation Park at the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula. They have solar hot water, composting toilets, two bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling... Find out more

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Clarion Hotel Soho 107 km

Completed at the end of 2008, this five-star boutique hotel was designed with many hidden environmental features, such as water-recycling systems, sustainable building materials and airflow and passive cooling to reduce... Find out more

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Antechamber Bay Ecocabins 116 km

This low-key, out-of-the-way spot in the east of the island is next to a beautiful and isolated beach. There are two fairly basic self-contained and solar-powered cabins with room for up to eight people each, half a... Find out more

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Nautilus Lodge 160 km

This solar-powered, four-bedroom house is surrounded by Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and is situated right on the beach. It can sleep up to 12 people.... Find out more

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Eleanor River Homestead 186 km

This beautiful two-bedroom log cabin in the middle of the island is solar-powered, has rainwater and a sewage worm farm.... Find out more

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Little Desert Nature Lodge, Nhill 226 km

Set on 117 hectares of bushland beside Little Desert National Park, the lodge has 24 rooms with ensuite bathrooms, or 16 bunkrooms with shared facilities. By staying here, you are helping support projects such as the... Find out more

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Lighthouse cottages 248 km

Stay in eco-accredited lighthouse keeper’s cottages on wind-swept hills at opposite ends of the island: Cape Borda, Cape Willoughby and Cape du Couedic. There are also daily tours of the lightstations.... Find out more

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Meningie Park Area

Middle of town Large parking area on the shores of the lake. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 41.10 E139 20.20  ... Find out more

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Parnka Point Camp Area 24 km

T/O 23 km S of Meningie (R) or 121 km NW of Kingston (L) Two small but open camp areas located 2 kilometres south of the highway on the foreshore in Coorong National Park. Toilets at nearby ‘day use only’... Find out more

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Coomandook Park Area 40 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade.  GPS: S35 28.16 E139 41.49 ... Find out more

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Tailem Bend South Rest Area 43 km

6 km S of Tailem Bend (R) or 46 km N of Meningie (L) Small secluded area among the trees. Good shade. GPS: S35 18.15 E139 25.50... Find out more

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Coonalpyn North Rest Area 44 km

20 km SE of Coomandook (R) or 10 km NW of Coonalpyn (L) Large secluded area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S35 36.50 E139 48.42 ... Find out more

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Coonalpyn Park Area 47 km

Middle of town Large parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade.  GPS: S35 41.48 E139 51.27 ... Find out more

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Culburra North Rest Area 56 km

14 km SE of Coonalpyn (R) or 13 km NW of Tintinara (L) Large secluded area surrounded by trees. Limited shade. GPS: S35 47.50 E139 56.47 ... Find out more

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Loop Road Camp Area 57 km

T/O 61 km SE of Meningie (R) or 83 km NW of Kingston (L) Small secluded camp area located 1 kilometre off the highway opposite a lake on the Loop Road in Coorong National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S36 08.16 E139... Find out more

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Sherlock Rest Area 59 km

Middle of town Small area adjacent to the highway opposite the store. Limited shade. GPS: S35 19.118 E139 48.076... Find out more

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Monteith Rest Area 59 km

4 km E of Swanport Bridge (L) or 15 km NW of Tailem Bend (R) Large area around a few trees. GPS: S35 09.46 E139 20.37   ... Find out more

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Jackmans Lookout Rest Area 60 km

0.5 km E of Swanport Bridge (L) or 19 km W of Tailem Bend (R) Large area well off the highway at the lookout. GPS: S35 08.40 E139 18.58  ... Find out more

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Peake Rest Area 66 km

Middle of town Small area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S35 21.913 E139 57.025... Find out more

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Tintinara Park Area 69 km

South end of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade.  GPS: S35 53.05 E140 03.25  ... Find out more

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42 Mile Crossing Camp Area 75 km

T/O 78 km S of Meningie (R) or 66 km N of Kingston (L) Secluded campground located 3 km west of the highway at a clearing behind the dunes in Coorong National Park. GPS: S36 17.15 E139 42.42  ... Find out more

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Keith Park Area 102 km

South side of town Large parking area accessed via the service road. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S36 05.758 E140 21.172... Find out more

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Coorong Rest Area 114 km

120 km S of Meningie (R) or 24 km N of Kingston (L) Large area around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 37.15 E139 52.36 ... Find out more

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Willalooka Park Area 120 km

34 km S of Keith (R) or 74 km N of Naracoorte (L) Parking area adjacent to the highway opposite the roadhouse. Good facilities. GPS: S36 23.551 E140 21.032  ... Find out more

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Parilla Rest Area 128 km

Middle of town Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 17.772 E140 39.993... Find out more

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Winavon Rest Area 131 km

48 km S of Keith (R) or 60 km N of Naracoorte (L) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 30.399 E140 23.619... Find out more

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Moppa Road Rest Area 140 km

29 km NE of Gawler (L) or 3 km W of Nuriootpa (R) Small area just off the highway behind a few trees. GPS: S34 27.33 E138 58.26  ... Find out more

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Kingston South Rest Area 141 km

11 km E of Kingston (L) or 94 km N of Millicent (R) Small area just off the highway among the trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 51.01 E139 58.21  ... Find out more

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Truro East Rest Area 143 km

1 km E of Truro (L) or 45 km W of Blanchetown (R) Small area just off the highway among a few large trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 24.30 E139 08.07... Find out more

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Annadale Rest Area 144 km

29 km E of Truro (L) or 17 km W of Blanchetown (R) Large area just off the highway among numerous trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 23.22 E139 25.55... Find out more

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Padthaway Park Area 145 km

South side of town Parking area just off the highway via the service road. Good facilities. GPS: S36 36.152 E140 29.734 ... Find out more

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Bordertown Park Area 147 km

Middle of town Small town park off the highway on the main road through town. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S36 18.30 E140 46.31... Find out more

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