Naracoorte, South Australia
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Naracoorte is a town in the Limestone Coast
region of South Australia
, approximately 336 kilometres south east of Adelaide
and 100 kilometres north of Mount Gambier
on the Riddoch Highway
(A66).
tish explorer William Macintosh, and Narracoorte, established as a government settlement in 1847. The name has gone through a number of spellings, and is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal words for place of running water or large waterhole. It grew during the 1850s as a service town for people going to and from the Victorian gold rush
. The Post Office opened on 22 March 1853 and was known as Mosquito Plains until 1861.
-listed Naracoorte Caves National Park
and the internationally-recognised wetland
, Bool Lagoon
. It also receives a substantial number of visitors due to its proximity to the Coonawarra
, Wrattonbully
, and Padthaway wine regions, plus many smaller local vineyards. Naracoorte is also the location of the food distributor Deb's Country Kitchen which provides products such as Extreme Chilli Tomato Sauce (commonly known as Deb's Sauce).
Naracoorte is in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council
, the state electoral district of MacKillop
and the federal Division of Barker
. The postcode is 5271. There are four schools: Naracoorte High on Stewart Tce., Naracoorte Primary on Park Tce and Naracoorte South Primary. Independent schools include Naracoorte Christian School (also called Sunrise Christian School) on Rolland St..
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League
.
Limestone Coast
The Limestone Coast is a name used since the early twentyfirst century for the geographical region and tourist region of the southeast coast of South Australia from the Victoria border to the towards the city of Adelaide.-Location and description:...
region of South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
, approximately 336 kilometres south east of Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
and 100 kilometres north of Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier, South Australia
Mount Gambier is the largest regional city in South Australia located approximately 450 kilometres south of the capital Adelaide and just 17 kilometres from the Victorian border....
on the Riddoch Highway
Riddoch Highway
The Riddoch Highway in south-eastern South Australia branches from the Dukes Highway at Keith and travels south through Padthaway, Naracoorte, Penola, Nangwarry, Tarpeena, and Mount Gambier to Port MacDonnell and nearby Cape Northumberland....
(A66).
History
Naracoorte was formed from the merger of two towns, Kincraig, founded in 1845 by ScotScot
A Scot is a member of an ethnic group indigenous to Scotland, derived from the Latin name of Irish raiders, the Scoti.Scot may also refer to:People with the given name Scot:* Scot Brantley , American football linebacker...
tish explorer William Macintosh, and Narracoorte, established as a government settlement in 1847. The name has gone through a number of spellings, and is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal words for place of running water or large waterhole. It grew during the 1850s as a service town for people going to and from the Victorian gold rush
Victorian gold rush
The Victorian gold rush was a period in the history of Victoria, Australia approximately between 1851 and the late 1860s. In 10 years the Australian population nearly tripled.- Overview :During this era Victoria dominated the world's gold output...
. The Post Office opened on 22 March 1853 and was known as Mosquito Plains until 1861.
Today
The town has historically relied largely on sheep, cattle and wheat farming. In recent decades, tourism has become a major industry with the promotion of the World HeritageWorld Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
-listed Naracoorte Caves National Park
Naracoorte Caves National Park
Naracoorte Caves is a national park near Naracoorte in the Limestone Coast tourism region in the south-east of South Australia . It was officially recognised in 1994 for its extensive fossil record when the site was inscribed on the World Heritage List, along with Riversleigh...
and the internationally-recognised wetland
Wetland
A wetland is an area of land whose soil is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally. Wetlands are categorised by their characteristic vegetation, which is adapted to these unique soil conditions....
, Bool Lagoon
Bool Lagoon Game Reserve
Bool Lagoon is a game reserve in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, about 20 km south of Naracoorte, near Wrattonbully.While Bool Lagoon is officially a game reserve, in dry years it attracts a lot of waterbirds of many species, and is frequently a point of contention between duck...
. It also receives a substantial number of visitors due to its proximity to the Coonawarra
Coonawarra
Coonawarra is a wine region, on the Limestone Coast of South Australia, that is known for the Cabernet Sauvignon wines produced on its "terra rossa" soil. Coonawarra is an Aboriginal word meaning "Honeysuckle". It is about 380 km southeast of Adelaide, close to the border with...
, Wrattonbully
Wrattonbully
Wrattonbully is a wine region and farming district in South Australia's South East, between the Padthaway and Coonawarra regions, between the Riddoch Highway and the Victorian border....
, and Padthaway wine regions, plus many smaller local vineyards. Naracoorte is also the location of the food distributor Deb's Country Kitchen which provides products such as Extreme Chilli Tomato Sauce (commonly known as Deb's Sauce).
Naracoorte is in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council
Naracoorte Lucindale Council
The Naracoorte Lucindale Council is a local government area located inland from the Limestone Coast, adjacent to the Victorian border in south eastern South Australia...
, the state electoral district of MacKillop
Electoral district of MacKillop
MacKillop is an electoral district of the House of Assembly in the Australian state of South Australia. Named in 1991 after Mary MacKillop , who served the local area, it is a 24,358.3 km² rural electorate in the south-east of the state, stretching from the mouth of the Murray River...
and the federal Division of Barker
Division of Barker
The Division of Barker is an Australian Electoral Division in the south-east of South Australia.The division was created in 1903 and is named for Collet Barker, an early explorer of the region at the mouth of the Murray River...
. The postcode is 5271. There are four schools: Naracoorte High on Stewart Tce., Naracoorte Primary on Park Tce and Naracoorte South Primary. Independent schools include Naracoorte Christian School (also called Sunrise Christian School) on Rolland St..
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League
Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League
The Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League is an Australian rules football competition based in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, Australia. It is an affiliated member of the South Australian National Football League...
.
Places Of Interest
- The Visitor Information Centre & Sheep's Back Museum - MacDonnell Street.
- Lions Pioneer Park - MacDonnell Street.
- Playground and Skate Park - MacDonnell Street.
- Tiny Train Park & Mini Golf - Park Terrace.
- Naracoorte Art Gallery - Ormerod Street.
- Mini Jumbuk Centre - 61 Smith Street.
- Swimming Lake - Moore Street.
- Jubilee Nature Park - Moore Street.
- Russet Ridge Winery - Cnr Caves Road & Riddoch Highway.
- Struan House - Riddoch Highway.
- Naracoorte Caves National ParkNaracoorte Caves National ParkNaracoorte Caves is a national park near Naracoorte in the Limestone Coast tourism region in the south-east of South Australia . It was officially recognised in 1994 for its extensive fossil record when the site was inscribed on the World Heritage List, along with Riversleigh...
- Caves Road
Services
- Naracoorte Hospital - Jenkins Terrace
- Police - 66 Smith Street
- Banks - ANZ Bank, Bank SA, Commonwealth Bank, National Bank, Savings & Loans Credit Union.
- RAA - Kincraig Motors (164 Smith Street) or Vans Automotive Service (88 Stewart Terrace)
- Service Stations - SAFF (117 Gordon Street), Mobil (46 Gordon Street & 9 Stewart Terrace), Caltex (12 McRae Street) & Shell (62 Stewart Tarrace).
- Supermarkets - Woolworths/Kincraig Plaza (Robertson Street) & Foodland (63 Ormerod Street).
- Transport - Bus Station - 170 Smith Street.