Stay, Taste, Discover

Coming to Padthaway? Make the most of the region by visiting some of our most popular attractions.

Stay

  • Padthaway Caravan Park

    Boasting beautiful views across the valley, new amenities and on-site vans. Just of the Riddoch Highway, the lovingly maintained park has cabins and onsite vans set amongst beautifully maintained gardens. Camping and powered sites are nestled amongst gum and native trees set on roomy lawned sites, giving you a quiet and peaceful stay. Free gas BBQ, Camp Kitchen, Disabled Facilities, Modern clean Amenities Block, Fully equipped laundry. For bookings contact your friendly hosts:

    (08) 8765 5212 | 0412 546 792
    75 Beeamma-Parsons Rd, Padthaway SA 5271

  • Padthaway Estate

    An 1850s historic venue ideally restored and equipped to host groups for private tastings/meetings. Accommodation is also available. Experience the beautiful Padthaway Estate and the collection of Landaire and Eliza wines.

    (08) 8765 5235
    padthawayestate.com.au
    6299 Riddoch Hwy, Padthaway SA 5271

Taste

  • Farmer's Leap Cellar Door

    Unique to Padthaway, our cellar door captures the essence of Farmer’s Leap. A friendly warm environment with undeniable country hospitality. We offer meals & light fare, wine tastings, weddings, events and functions.

    Enjoy the sunshine, a glass of Destiny and a bite to eat while sitting on our verandah overlooking the spectacular views of the vineyards.

    Or, in the cooler months, stay inside next to the fire & savour a glass of the Brave Shiraz.

    (08) 8765 5251
    farmersleap.com/bookings
    41 Hodgson Road, Padthaway SA 5271

  • Old Mundulla Hotel

    Built in 1884 the Old Mundulla Hotel is a unique and enticing country pub. With its stone walls and open fireplaces, this heritage listed pub has old world charm mixed with a vibrant outdoor entertaining area. It is the perfect place to come for a drink and a chat, or a succulent steak and a glass of locally sourced red wine. Their menu is predominantly South Australian grown, whether it be fresh Coffin Bay Oysters, Cape Jaffa fish of the day, locally grown eye fillet steak or even a JBS lamb rack, they are sure to cater for your culinary needs.

    (08) 8753 4044
    mundullahotel.com.au
    15 Kennedy St, Mundulla SA 5270

  • Willalooka Tavern

    The Tavern, located in the heart of Willalooka just 24km north of Padthaway, is a great place to stop for a meal, a top up of fuel, takeaway food, basic groceries, and bottle shop items.

    Several caravan sites at the rear of the tavern are available at no cost for restaurant patrons. There are outside shower and toilet facilities, and a big lawn for tents.

    The Tavern also offers 3-star accommodations with a garden, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star motel offers a shared kitchen and room service.

    (08) 8757 8242
    Riddoch Hwy, Willalooka SA 5267

Discover

  • Cockatoo Lake

    Enjoy the beautiful tranquil waterfront views of Cockatoo Lake on a day trip or stay for a few nights. Some popular activities are yabbying, water skiing, walking and fishing.

    There are flat green areas to park the van or pitch a tent.

  • Hicks Auto & Engineering

    Hicks Auto & Engineering Pty Ltd is the general automotive repair shop in Padthaway, with fuel available during working hours.

  • Padthaway Bowling Club

    Delicious takeaway fish, chips and other options are available on the last Sunday of every month from the Bowling Club, with bar facilities being available.

  • Padthaway Conservation Park

    The Padthaway Conservation Park is ideal for bird watchers. The park conserves a remnant block of native vegetation, which is dominated by South Australian blue gum, manna gum and stringy-barks, making it a haven for native birdlife.

    Stroll along the walking trails, keep an eye out for orchids and marvel at the sights and sounds of birdlife or enjoy a picnic beneath the shade of the gum trees.

  • Padthaway Football Club

    Padthaway fields junior and senior teams in the Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football and Netball Leagues. A great schnitzel, chips and salad are available on most Thursday nights from March until September – an excellent opportunity to meet some locals.

  • Padthaway General Store

    The Padthaway General Store stocks basic groceries lines, has a bottle shop and is the Australia Post outlet for the residents of Padthaway. It is open every day, with limited hours on the weekends.

    (08) 8765 5020
    15 Memorial Dr, Padthaway SA 5271

  • Pioneer Memorial Park and Marker

    The Pioneer Memorial Park marks the gateway to Padthaway and the wine region and demonstrates the primary industries that are important to Padthaway.

    Padthaway' is an Aboriginal word for 'good water', which abounds at a shallow level, facilitating the industry of the district from early times and continues to do so. The rock, of local green granite, represents the water, the landscape is dominated by converging lines representing the many vineyards in the region. 

    Firstly, the sheep left lines on the landscape, then the crops, the flood banks of the irrigation, and today the rows of vines merge into the distance.

    The larger-than-life trellises represent the converging lines in an exaggerated perspective, each one supporting a phase of the rural industry, firstly grazing, then cropping, flood irrigation and finally vineyards and the wineries.