Penola, South AustraliaPenola Conservation ParkGlen Roy Conservation ParkCalectasia Conservation ParkCave SwampYallum ParkRound Waterhole
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Penola

Penola is a town in Wattle Range Council district, South Australia, Australia of about 1,556 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 caves. The must-see places are Penola Conservation Park, Glen Roy Conservation Park and Calectasia Conservation Park.

37.3752° S, 140.8368° EPop. 1,556

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see23
Notable208
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Penola Conservation Park, nature spot near Penola
Must-see

Penola Conservation Park

Nature spot · 15 km

Must-see

Glen Roy Conservation Park

Nature spot · 26 km

Calectasia Conservation Park, nature spot near Penola
Must-see

Calectasia Conservation Park

Nature spot · 32 km

Places near Penola by type

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One day from Penola

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:35 pm

123 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Penola
  2. Round Waterholenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Glen Roy Conservation Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Calectasia Conservation Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Penola Conservation Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Yallum Parkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Penola
Today’s loopPenolaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Penola?

Penola Conservation Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Cave Swamp (cave, about 3 km), Glen Roy Conservation Park (nature spot, about 26 km), Yallum Park (heritage site, about 10 km), Calectasia Conservation Park (nature spot, about 32 km), Round Waterhole (nature spot, about 12 km).

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

56 places on Spotwander: 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 caves, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Penola?

Round Waterhole, about 12 km by road; Rocky Castle Swamp (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Penola?

Lake Mundi, about 25 km by road; Bool Lagoon (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Penola?

Start in Penola, visit Round Waterhole, then Glen Roy Conservation Park, then Calectasia Conservation Park, then Penola Conservation Park, then Yallum Park, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.