Naracoorte Information
Naracoorte in South Australia is a town situated on the Limestone Coast with a population of about 5,000 people. The town was first established in 1845 by Scottish explorer William Macintosh as an area for cattle, sheep and wheat farming.
Tourism is a fast growing industry to Naracoorte with the world heritage listed Naracoorte Caves National Park and Bool Lagoon being a big drawcard in attracting tourists to the area.
Naracoorte Caves was first officially recognised when fossils were discovered in 1994. There are 26 caves in the national park with Blanche Cave and Victoria Fossil Cave being the most popular to see. Guided tours are available who will be happy to highlight the history of the caves, some of which date back 800,000 years.
Bool Lagoon is located about 23 Kms south of Naracoorte and is a popular attraction for nature lovers and bird watchers. Bool Lagoon features the Gunwar walk and Wiriu lookout where you can expect to see thousands of different bird and wildlife species.
The Sheep’s Back Wool Museum and Information Centre is another interesting place to see in Naracoorte. The museum displays the history of the sheep farming industry and is located in the stone flour mill, which was built in 1860.
Historians will also enjoy some of the many heritage buildings to see in Naracoorte and two of the most impressive buildings include the Old Commercial Bank built in 1884 and the National Australia bank built in 1873.
During Summer Naracoorte is known for being a hot destination and the swimming lake next to Jubilee Park is the ideal place to cool down and relax. Jubilee Park also has barbecue facilities making it ideal for picnics.
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