Guidebook for Penola
Food Scene
First established in 1845, Mayura Station is a National award winning boutique beef producer specialising in Full-blood Wagyu beef.
12 locals recommend
Mayura Station
Canunda Frontage RoadFirst established in 1845, Mayura Station is a National award winning boutique beef producer specialising in Full-blood Wagyu beef.
Pipers of Penola’ situated on the doorstep of Coonawarra is an up market and contemporary restaurant and conference venue. Pipers offers an à la carte restaurant menu with an emphasis on regional produce. Chef Simon and Erika Bowen invite you to enjoy yourself at 'Pipers of Penola'.
14 locals recommend
Pipers of Penola
58 Riddoch StPipers of Penola’ situated on the doorstep of Coonawarra is an up market and contemporary restaurant and conference venue. Pipers offers an à la carte restaurant menu with an emphasis on regional produce. Chef Simon and Erika Bowen invite you to enjoy yourself at 'Pipers of Penola'.
A stylish, warm and inviting restaurant made to be enjoyed with friends and family whilst you savour our panoramic views across the vineyards in the heart of the Coonawarra
10 locals recommend
Hollick Estates
11 Racecourse Rd A stylish, warm and inviting restaurant made to be enjoyed with friends and family whilst you savour our panoramic views across the vineyards in the heart of the Coonawarra
Chardonnay Lodge is situated in the heart of Coonawarra surrounded by vineyards. Many years of experience have created an atmosphere of uniqueness with the main building's spectacular architecture, extensive established lawn and garden areas, also featuring superb regional cuisine served in the district's most renowned restaurant - casual dining at its best. Open 6 days from 12 noon until late, closed Thursdays.
Chardonnay Lodge
15006 Riddoch HwyChardonnay Lodge is situated in the heart of Coonawarra surrounded by vineyards. Many years of experience have created an atmosphere of uniqueness with the main building's spectacular architecture, extensive established lawn and garden areas, also featuring superb regional cuisine served in the district's most renowned restaurant - casual dining at its best. Open 6 days from 12 noon until late, closed Thursdays.
Windara Bakery is located in the heart of the beautiful Penola and offers great service, bakery goods and coffee!!
8 locals recommend
Windara Bakery
32 Church StWindara Bakery is located in the heart of the beautiful Penola and offers great service, bakery goods and coffee!!
Local butcher offering a very wide range of gourmet meet products including dry aged, smoked and the best home made sausages in Australia
DJ & CA Meek
66 Church StLocal butcher offering a very wide range of gourmet meet products including dry aged, smoked and the best home made sausages in Australia
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic service, lovely dining room and can cook a good steak
11 locals recommend
Prince Of Wales Hotel Motel
58 Church StFantastic service, lovely dining room and can cook a good steak
All ages live music venue with fantastic dining experiences and service
6 locals recommend
Commercial Hotel
76 Commercial St WAll ages live music venue with fantastic dining experiences and service
Sightseeing
Coonawarra
Coonawarra Cellar Doors
Essentials
Fantastic local service, offers the freshest produce, large range of produce, fantastic selection of cheeses
11 locals recommend
Penola IGA Fresh
27 Church StFantastic local service, offers the freshest produce, large range of produce, fantastic selection of cheeses
Parks & Nature
The Park is just 10 kilometres away from Penola and entry to the park is free. There is a car parking facility too. The park is famous for its bush walking trails. The sign boards along the way will explain the features of the trails and one of the most popular trails is an easy walk of 2.5 kilometres and takes one hour to complete.
Penola Conservation Park
Clay Wells RoadThe Park is just 10 kilometres away from Penola and entry to the park is free. There is a car parking facility too. The park is famous for its bush walking trails. The sign boards along the way will explain the features of the trails and one of the most popular trails is an easy walk of 2.5 kilometres and takes one hour to complete.
Shopping
Jill's Vintage
9 Petticoat LnThe best vintage clothing and home-wares store I have ever seen
Entertainment & Activities
Coonawarra Discovery can set up tours and activities to suit any guests or groups from cellar door tours, tours of the top 6 spots in the Limestone Coast, Wine and Dine Tours, Local beach and 4 wheel drive tours, sink hole yours, cave tours or plan a weekend itinerary to suit your needs
Coonawarra Discovery
Coonawarra Discovery can set up tours and activities to suit any guests or groups from cellar door tours, tours of the top 6 spots in the Limestone Coast, Wine and Dine Tours, Local beach and 4 wheel drive tours, sink hole yours, cave tours or plan a weekend itinerary to suit your needs