Wattle Range Council district, South Australia, Australia

Places to visit near Millicent

Millicent is a town in Wattle Range Council district, South Australia, Australia, home to about 4,924 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 61 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 beaches & coast and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Belt Hill Conservation Park (21 km), Canunda National Park (22 km) and Gower Conservation Park (25 km).

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Millicent, South Australia
Millicent, Wattle Range Council district, South Australia, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Millicent at a glance

Location
Wattle Range Council district, South Australia, Australia
Population
about 4,924
Coordinates
37.5939° S, 140.3495° E
Places within 50 km
129 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Millicent

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Millicent

102 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Millicent. The closest is McLaughlin Park (1 km); the best-known is Belt Hill Conservation Park (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Millicent

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Millicent. The closest is Millicent Memorial Swimming Lake (1 km); the best-known is Lake Bonney SE (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Millicent

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Millicent. The closest is Geltwood Beach (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Millicent

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Millicent. The closest is Mount Muirhead (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Millicent

27 caves within 100 km of Millicent. The closest is Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Millicent

7 churches within 100 km of Millicent. The closest is St Pauls Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Millicent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Millicent
  2. 22 km Canunda National Park · national park, South Australia
  3. 12 km Lake Bonney SE · lake, The District Council of Grant
  4. 21 km Gower Conservation Park · nature spot, Wattle Range Council
  5. 25 km Mount Muirhead · viewpoint, Wattle Range Council
  6. 22 km Belt Hill Conservation Park · hill, Wattle Range Council
  7. 21 km Back to Millicent

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Millicent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens61102McLaughlin Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1850Millicent Memorial Swimming Lake (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1530Geltwood Beach (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1627Mount Muirhead (8 km)
    Caves727Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park (24 km)
    Churches77St Pauls Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Parks25Rotary Centenary Park (1 km)
    Museums13Millicent National Trust Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage13Don Ferguson Memorial Garden (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Glenelg River (93 km)
    Other attractions11Wind Turbine Blade (1 km)

    Millicent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Millicent?

    Belt Hill Conservation Park (hill, about 21 km), Canunda National Park (national park, about 22 km), Gower Conservation Park (nature spot, about 25 km), Lake Bonney SE (lake, about 26 km), Mount Muirhead (viewpoint, about 8 km), Mount Elephant (viewpoint, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Millicent?

    129 places on Spotwander: 61 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 beaches & coast, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Millicent?

    McLaughlin Park, about 1 km by road; Gillets Swamp (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Millicent?

    Millicent Memorial Swimming Lake, about 1 km by road; Millicent Drain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Millicent?

    Geltwood Beach, about 18 km by road; McIntyre Beach (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Millicent?

    Start in Millicent, visit Canunda National Park, then Lake Bonney SE, then Gower Conservation Park, then Mount Muirhead, then Belt Hill Conservation Park, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Millicent?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Millicent

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Millicent’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Millicent on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.