Tag: tourist

Fungi glowing concern

Glowing biolumiscent fungi has attracted thousands of tourists to Ghost Mushroom Lane in Glencoe at night-time during recent years, but there is concern the...

Holiday boom

Tourist hot spots around the Limestone Coast have been experiencing an influx of visitors due to the Victorian and South Australian school holidays. Caravan parks...

Fleet blessed

Most vessels in the local fleet took part in the annual Blessing of the Fleet in perfect weather at Beachport on Sunday afternoon. Earlier in...

Regional tourism drive

Independent Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell moved a motion in State Parliament last week which paid tribute to the importance of the Limestone...

Region showcased on global stage

Local tourism operator Coonawarra Experiences will travel to the United Kingdom and Europe on a roadshow this month. As international travel continues to recover, the...

Agri-tourism in sights

South Australia’s tourism industry is well positioned to target the nation’s $17.4b agricultural tourism market - leveraging its reputation for premium produce to attract...

Cave proves popular over holiday break

Record numbers of visitors visited the Tantanoola Cave last month. Statistics reveal the vast majority of tourists came from Victoria and South Australia and this...

Lakes rejuvenation continues

It has been nine months since the Crater Lakes precinct was significantly burned and work is still under way to reinstate and make better...

State tourism on road to recovery

South Australian tourism is on the road to recovery as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, with tourism spending reported to be near...

Mushroom lane ready to glow

Ghost Mushroom Lane officially opened to visitors last week and people will be heading outdoors after dark to visit the popular seasonal attraction. ForestrySA chief...

Popular tourist hot spot closed

Umpherston sinkhole/Balumbul will be closed to the public next Tuesday and Wednesday due to maintenance works. Mount Gambier City Council Parks and Gardens Coordinator Hayden...

Tourists flock to region for Easter holiday break

Caravan parks will be in full swing over the Easter long weekend and school holidays, with maxed-out bookings making for busy times ahead. Blue Lake...

Blue Lake centre return welcomed for summer

The Blue Lake Welcome Centre will be re-activated over the summer period after opening on Friday. The temporary pop up service will be staffed with...

State tourism initiatives supported

New specialty tours, pop-up and seasonal experiences and events could be set to grace iconic South Australian tourism places thanks to a new $550,000...

Trail makes tracks

The first sod was turned on Monday to officially mark the start of construction of a new Coonawarra rail trail. The 30km trail is one...