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EXPLORING THE TATIARA.

The Tatiara region is located between the South Australian/Victorian border, west through Bordertown and Keith, and south through Padthaway towards Naracoorte. The Dukes (or Western Hwy in Victoria),runs through the heart of it and the Riddoch Hwy between Keith and Mt Gambier runs approximately north/south.
For this reason anyone travelling the inland routes between Adelaide and Melbourne will travel through the Tatiara.
The principal towns are Keith, Bordertown and Padthaway, a major wine producing area.
To see the region from Adelaide take the highway east from Adelaide to Keith, 235km. You caneither continue east along the highway to the border, back to Bordertown (18km) and then souththrough Mundulla to Naracoorte and back along the Riddoch Highway to Keith, or do this thereverse way via the Riddoch Hwy to Naracoorte and then the Frances Rd to Bordertown.
Particular places to visit are the old Settlers Cottage in Keith, Bob Hawke's home and theAlibino Kangaroo Reserve in Bordertown, Clayton Farm at Mundulla, the Naracoorte Limestone Caves, andthe wineries at Padthaway.
There are several conservation parks along the way including those at Mt Monster and Padthawayand accommodation will be found using the search button at the right.
The region is arid in the northern section and there are some magnificent red gum stands inthe south. Main production is grain
Most visitors like to have their photo taken at the Victorian border and there is now astore there selling fresh almonds and other local produce, well worth a visit. There is alsoa well equipped rest area with toilets and tables at the border and a small golf course.
You should also take the short detour to Wolseley and see the World War 11 fuel storage tanksthere which were camouflaged to look like farm buildings. There are also World Heritage listed Caves at Naracoorte. (See South East)

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