Coonawarra Bush Holiday Park (CP)

Located in Coonawarra, the Coonawarra Bush Holiday Park, also called Coonawarra Caravan Park, offers powered and unpowered camp, tent, motorhome, caravan and RV sites, featuring new amenities and 170 acres of private bushland.

The park currently has 40 sites (10 with power and water), private shower/toilet and full laundry facilities. Pick your own organic vegetables from the hydroponic greenhouse, try to catch a marron in the fully stocked dam, or just sit back and enjoy a campfire at your own site. Dogs are welcome as are motorbikes and hunting in the adjacent Comaum forest (within legislated seasons).

From peaceful powered sites to authentic bush sites through to the lakeside onsite caravans, you can always find somewhere that suits you that will offer great holiday experience.

HOW TO GET THERE
Travelling from Mount Gambier, the park is situated 18 kms from Penola on your right (2 kms down Comaum School Road). From Naracoorte, the park is located on the next road on your left after Sydney/Edenhope Road (2 kms down Comaum School Road).

FEES & BOOKINGS
Booking is required. Fees are $20/night unpowered for 2 persons, $30 with Power.  $10 for 2 persons per night for self-contained motorhomes/vans (inc water but no power/facilities)

For more information, you may call or email via the details below.

THINGS TO DO
Penola is a fascinating, historic and picturesque country town that is the service centre to the Coonawarra wine region. Take a stroll around Penola and admire the many National Trust buildings and privately owned residences that provide a postcard reminder of a by-gone era.

The John Riddoch Centre
The John Riddoch Centre is the ideal place to start your Penola and Coonawarra adventure. This centre incorporates the Penola & Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre with a wide range of visitor information, souvenirs, maps and brochures;

Sharam’s Cottage
This small cottage is Penola’s first house, built in 1850 by Christopher Sharam, who came to Penola to set up his blacksmiths business at the request of Alexander Cameron. A static Interpretive display at the rear of the cottage tells the story of the family and is free of charge.

Petticoat Lane
Petticoat Lane, the oldest residential part of Penola, allows you to wander through historic timber and stone cottages which retain much of the charm and character of yesteryear. Red gum kerbing as well as rose and lavender plantings enhance the lanes character as an example of days gone by.

Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre
Built in 1998 it houses displays, photographs and artifacts detailing the lives of Mother Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison Woods, in particular their lives in Penola in the 1860’s. Also includes a shop with mementos, cards and books; research and video rooms; refreshments; toilets and disabled access.

Woods MacKillop School House
Commissioned to be built by Father Julian Tenison Woods the Schoolhouse was first used in 1867, after being completed in May of that year. Mary MacKillop taught and lived in the building in 1867. The building was used as a school until 1885, after which it was used for parish functions and dances.

Yallum Park
Located 8kms west of Penola this magnificent Victorian mansion was built between 1878 and 1880. Now owned by Andrew and Ann Clifford, this mansion boasts the biggest collection of original William Morris wallpapers in Australia and has extensive gardens.

Greenrise Lake Recreation Ground
Surrounded by red gum country, 1km south of Penola, a picturesque setting with BBQ’s and toilet facilities. 

Penola Conservation Park
Situated 10km west of Penola off the Robe Road, the park is home to 370 species of plants and 97 species of birds. The park protects a remnant of the river red gum lined swamps that were once wide spread in the Limestone Coast. Vehicle access to the picnic area only. A sign posted interpretive walk guides visitors 2.5kms around the park and across the boardwalk.

Penola Forest Information Bay and Arboretum
Located 15km south of Penola, the information bay provides information on forestry in the South East. A 20 minute walking trail extends through the Arboretum planted in 1934.

Shopping
Art galleries, antiques, gift shops, cafes and specialty shops, open 7 days, provide variety in a relaxed atmosphere.

Penolarayia
One of Penola’s newest attractions is Penolarayia, a fantasy model railway display – ideal for children and adults of all ages.

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