Terra Rossa Wine Club

The Terra Rossa Wine Club is a fabulous cellar door restaurant and winebar in the main street of Penola! Enjoy a Coonawarra wine tasting while you dine on tapas, wagyu beef and local seasonal vegetables or classic pizzas. Have a...

Adam Lindsay Gordon Bronze Bust

Located in Church Street Penola, the Adam Lindsay Gordon bust is a bronze replica of the marble bust of Adam Lindsay Gordon in Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey, London. The bust honours the Australian poet and Penola the place he...

St Marys Wines

St Marys Vineyard and winery is located 15 kilometres west of the Penola township in the Penola Wine Region of South Australia. St Marys Vineyard was the first Penola Winery with the vineyard planted on an island of terra rossa...

Penola Cycling Trails

A number of cycling trails are available for you to enjoy showcasing the history, heritage, food and wine, and nature of the Penola and Coonawarra region. Rides range from historical rides, town rides, conservation rides, redgum and wine rides, a...

Greenrise Recreational Reserve

Visitors can enjoy 16 hectares of beautiful scenery at Greenrise Recreational Reserve. Have a picnic, watch the birdlife or take a leisurely walk around the reserve. Located one kilometre south of Penola. Penola has gained significant recognition through one of...

Koonara Wines

Visit the picturesque Coonawarra wine region and find Koonara Wines cellar door in the heart of Penola. It is a cellar door with a difference. Along with award-winning wine tastings, they offer a wide range of homewares, giftwares and local...

Mary MacKillop Penola Centre

Mary MacKillop was canonised on 17 October 2010 in Rome. She became Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Australia's first saint of the Catholic Church. She met Father Julian Tenison Woods in Penola in 1860 and their dream began to...

Petticoat Lane

Wander through historic timber and stone cottages that retain the charm and character of yesteryear. Petticoat Lane represents the oldest residential area of Penola. The lane's character is enhanced by red gum kerbing, rose plantings and lavender and herb farm...

Penola Fantasy Model Railway and Rose's Tearoom

The Penola Fantasy Model Railway and Rose's Tearoom is home to the magical and colourful kingdom of Penolaraya. The kingdom, covering two house blocks, is only 30 metres from the main street of Penola in the south east of South...

Raidis Estate

Raidis Estate is in the Coonawarra wine region. Its wines are created for good food and good friends. The wine list may not be long, but it includes three very impressive wines. The 2006 'Billy' Cabernet Sauvignon is the product...

Alexander Cameron Statue

Alexander Cameron (1810 - 1881) known widely as the king of Penola, is remembered as being the first squatter in the district and founder of the town. Cameron has been commemorated by a life-sized bronze statue by John Dowie, erected...

Walk with History at Penola

This self guided walk or drive is a great way to explore the town and the marvels of Penola. Penola is widely recognised as an historic town and many of its buildings are listed on the South Australian State Heritage...

Penola Conservation Park

Penola Conservation Park protects a remnant of the River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) lined swamps that were widespread in the southeast of South Australia. Located 10 kilometres west of Penola, this park contains a wide variety of plant associations and...

Yallum Park

Yallum Park is said to be the best preserved Victorian House in Australia in its original condition. Situated eight kilometres west of Penola on the Millicent Road is the magnificent two story homestead, built for John Riddoch in 1878-1880. Original...

Penola Skatepark

The Penola Skatepark is a popular and well-designed site where young people gather to show off their skating and bike skills. Popular with visitors to the town and the locals alike, the Penola Skatepark offers a range of different facilities...

The John Riddoch Centre

The John Riddoch Centre incorporates the Penola/Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre with a wide range of brochures, maps, souvenirs and Internet access. Local history display invites visitors to follow the journey of those who lived and worked in Penola and its...

Penola Conservation Park

Penola Conservation Park protects a remnant of the River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) lined swamps that were widespread in the southeast of South Australia. Located 10 kilometres west of Penola, this park contains a wide variety of plant associations and...

National Trust Herb Garden

A wonderful walk along a lane full of memories. A Hidden treasure this unique corner of Penola, Petticoat Lane still retains original cottages and gardens enabling the visitor to experience the 19th Century cottages and view their stories and experiences....

Nangwarry Forestry and Logging Museum

Covering all aspects of the timber industry, the Nangwarry Forestry and Logging Museum features a fascinating array of mill machinery and firefighting equipment from a bygone era. Reconstructing the birth of this timber town, displays include many historical artefacts, maps and...

Alexander Cameron Statue

Alexander Cameron (1810 - 1881) known widely as the King of Penola, is remembered as being the first squatter in the district and founder of the town. Cameron has been commemorated by a life-size bronze statue by John Dowie, erected...