Tag: travel

Tourists arrive in droves

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The Limestone Coast region is experiencing a tourism surge due to the Easter long weekend, AFL Gather Round and the Fringe Festival.
The local economy...

Play it safe for Gather Round

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Motorists travelling to this weekend’s AFL Gather Round in Adelaide are being urged to plan ahead and stop every two hours, including at the...

Easter treats at Coonawarra

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The Easter Long Weekend is just around the corner and Coonawarra’s wineries are going that extra mile to fill the baskets and itineraries of...

Fishing tourism strategy to lure more SA visitors

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Anew strategy released this week aims to grow recreational fishing tourism in South Australia to $468m by 2030.
Developed by the State Government through the...

Airport a hive of activity

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An increase in activity has been welcomed at the Mount Gambier Regional Airport with the presence of helicopters, water bombing aircraft and construction at...

Tourism shift avoids winter blues

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There has been a major change to the way the city of Mount Gambier is being promoted through a tourism perspective to encourage younger...

High hopes for holiday season

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Emerging from a quiet winter, Coonawarra is gearing up for a bustling season ahead, with the locals readying themselves for an event-packed few months...

EV travel barriers broken

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South Australia’s first border-to-border electric vehicle charging network is powering ahead, as RAA completes a total of 26 rapid and ultra-rapid charging sites across...

Caravanners hit road for coast

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Coastal caravan parks along the Limestone Coast are gearing up for a surge in visitors over Summer, with establishments reporting fully-booked parks. At Robe, Sea...

Spring back to life

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The Kingston District Council will hold a Spring to Life Festival on October 21 in a first for the small community of Kingston. The purpose...

Tourists ready for cruise into Robe

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Up to four cruise ships are listed to visit Robe from February onwards and create a welcome windfall for the local retail and hospitality...

Tourism ‘hot spot’

Ebony Raymond -
Local tourism operator Coonawarra Experiences has reported busy times in the Penola Coonawarra region, with international tourists starting to flow back through. Following the challenging...

Residents reminisce – Story time with
Judy Sutherland

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Judy Sutherland was born Hendrina Johana Engelmunda Maria in Holland in 1940 and moved to Australia at 16 years of age because her father...

Joint event gives youth chance to chill and chat

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The much anticipated ‘Chill & Chat’ will take place again at Metro Bakery & Café on Thursday, March 23 from 3:30-5pm as part of...

Travellers look closer to home for experiences

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Limestone Coast tourism has remained strong following the Christmas and New Year peak. Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) statistics revealed tourist numbers hit just...