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Penola Guide

Ideally set at a distance of 388 kms towards the south east of Adelaide, Penola is a city in South Australia. It is famous for its most productive wine growing regions. Apart from this, Penola is also famous for playing a vital role in Mary Mackillop's life. Mary Mackillop was the first Australian who was beautified.

The vineyards in Penola spread over an area of 290 hectares. Besides been the home to many vineyards, Penola is a home to over 1,664 people. In 1840, Austin brothers, who were the first Europeans to arrive in this region, established a run of 282 square kilometers. It was in 1986, when the first vines were planted in the Penola region. Riddoch planted the first grape vines to help diversify the pastoral economy in Penola.

Penola, the state electorate of Mackillop comes under the local government area of the Wattle Range Council. Apart from this, it is considered as the federal Division of Barker. This former resident of Mary Mackillop is a nature lover's paradise. Fresh fruit jams and wines are some of the things that one can get hold of while touring Penola.

Some of the places worth exploring in Penola include Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ulva Cottage, Lynn's Market Place, Yallum Park, National Trust McAdam Slab Hut, Sarah's Cottage, Leconfield, Highbank Wines, Hollick Wines, Wetherall Wines, Punters Corner, Lindemans Coonawarra Estate, Parker Coonawarra Estate, Katnook Estate & Riddoch and Petticoat Lane.

Those who wish to see how the grapes are harvested in Penola, then late March to early May is the perfect time to see. It is estimated that on an average 2000 to 2500 tonne of grapes are produced in Penola annually. When in Penola, one must also visit the nearby Coonawarra region. Furthermore, it is famous for vine production.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Australian dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English

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To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

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What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

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Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

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