Royal Oak Hotel Penola

Walk the Limestone Coast

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Highlights

  • Explore ancient volcanic craters and sapphire-blue lakes, immersing in the unique landscapes of the Limestone Coast.
  • Join a night-guided Ghost Mushroom tour, witnessing the enchanting glow of fungi in their natural habitat.
  • Savour local wines and gourmet food during the two-day Limestone Coast Escape, celebrating the region's culinary delights.
  • Experience the Aussie Camino, connecting with nature and history on a five-day pilgrimage inspired by Australia's only saint.
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Walk the Limestone Coast is a specialised tour business delivering multi-day tours in the Limestone Coast, South East South Australia, the region is a one hour flight from Adelaide or Melbourne into Mt Gambier or five hours drive from those capital cities and an extension of the Great Ocean Road Victoria.

Highlighting the untapped nature, adventure, food and drink of the region, delivering a guided Camino and myco-tourism, Ghost Mushroom tours where visitors are guided on a night walk into the forest to view the glow of these intriguing fungi. Day sightseeing tours of Blue Lake and beyond.

Company owner and tour leader, local Natasha Dawson is a qualified bush walk leader and has worked in under and across the Limestone Coast Region for over 20 years.

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Ghost Mushroom Tours

Ghost Mushroom Tours

Spontaneous tourism! These ghosties can be unpredictable and are sensitive to climatic changes. Tours are generally in the months of May and June with tours conducted close to a new moon. Tours are released a few days prior to departure so check socials for updates.

Ghost Mushroom tours are a 30 – 45 minute guided adventure into the forest at night. You will learn some facts about the Ghost Mushroom and have time to let your eyes adjust to the dark so you can see the mushrooms glow in all their glory. Maximum group of 15 people, unless a private group booking more can be accommodated.

The mushrooms glow white with the naked eye, the green glow can only be picked up by the long exposure of a camera not the naked eye.

This experience is suited to people with an average level of fitness. Warm clothes, closed-toe footwear and a torch are a must. The ground is irregular and uneven, with loose surfaces. As the glow of the Ghost Mushroom can only be seen after dark, visibility is also poor.

Aussie Camino

Aussie Camino

Awaken your inner pilgrim on this five night and day Aussie Camino – the S.A. Way experience. Explore the landscape on foot connecting with people and place.

This pilgrimage is inspired by the life and service of Australia’s only saint, Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop and her mentor Father Julian Tenison Woods. This walk begins at Port MacDonnell where Mary boarded a boat to continue on her journey to sainthood. Over four days, you will walk across the Limestone Coast landscape to Penola.

On the final day, you will visit the Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre, receive the final stamp on your passport and receive your Compostela.

Slow down and enjoy a pleasant walking pace as we traverse the landscape offering time to connect with yourself, others and nature.=

Limestone Coast Escape - Caves > Cabernet > Coast

Limestone Coast Escape – Caves > Cabernet > Coast

Wine, food and natural wonders, discover the Limestone Coast Boandik Country S.A.

Over two days and nights explore caves, cabernet and coast – World Heritage Caves on an exclusive tailored tour, outstanding wine, stunning volcanic craters, jaw-dropping sinkholes, unique freshwater ecosystems and rugged coastline.

Indulge your senses when you taste the produce of the region as you dine in the regions best restaurants and visit outstanding wineries and scenery.

Each day you will enjoy a walk, relax, inhale the crisp cool air, listen to the peaceful sounds of the country, and tantalise your tastebuds. During this Limestone Coast Escape you will have experienced and tasted some the best the Limestone Coast has to offer, leaving you wanting to return and explore the rest.

Blue Lake and Beyond: Craters to Coast

Blue Lake and Beyond: Craters to Coast

The Limestone Coast of South Australia is a one-of-a-kind region where ancient volcanic craters, sapphire-blue lakes, dramatic sinkholes, and pristine beaches converge in a landscape unlike anywhere else in Australia.
Only a one-hour flight from Melbourne or Adelaide, Mount Gambier is located on the slopes of a dormant volcano, known for its stunning Blue lake and lush landscape punctuated with sinkholes. Beyond Mount Gambier the natural features and hidden wonders continue to the all the way to the coast.
On this active day tour, you will view geological marvels via three short walks from craters to coast, enjoy a delicious lunch and visit a regenerative cool-climate winery.

Accreditations

  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Memberships

  • Tourism Industry Council of SA

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