Getting to the Limestone Coast.
Centrally located between Melbourne and Adelaide, the Limestone Coast is a Roadtripping dream!
There's plenty of ways to get here and around, so be sure to take a little time to ponder where you'll hit up first, and from there, how you'll get everywhere else.
Take a look at our suggestions below and if you have any questions just jump on the phone to one of our visitor servicing teams, who can help you plan your upcoming trip!
Travelling from Adelaide.
Roadtripping
If your journey to the Limestone Coast starts in Adelaide and you have your own car - you have two main options to get here!
First, head south of Adelaide on National Highway 1, which takes you through to Tailem Bend. From there you can decide to take the Coastal Route (through to our stunning beachside townships of Kingston SE, Robe and Beachport) or head inland to Mount Gambier via Millicent.
If you're looking to discover our heartland, continue south from Tailem Bend to Keith, where you can then choose your adventure along the Riddoch Highway, taking you all the way to Mount Gambier via Padthaway, Naracoorte, Coonawarra and Penola.
Of course if you're keen to see even more countryside, then you'll get to 'The Mount' via the Dukes Highway to Bordertown, then through Mundulla, Naracoorte, Coonawarra and Penola.
Whatever path you choose from Adelaide, we'd suggest heading back the opposite way you came. This place is just so vast, with so much to see!
Coaching
Premier Stateliner operates a regular Adelaide to Mount Gambier bus service, alternating between the coastal and inland routes. Buses depart from the Adelaide Central Bus Station, travelling via all major centres and finishing at Mount Gambier Visitor Centre.
Travelling from Melbourne.
Roadtripping
The Limestone Coast is a favourite holiday destination for generations of Victorians, road-tripping their families from all parts of the State.
So if you're doing the same, and you're travelling by car, you can take the Princes Highway (A1) from the Great Ocean Road straight into the heart of Mount Gambier.
For those coming in from further North in Victoria, your best bet is to jump on the Wimmera Highway (C240) from Horsham straight into our legendary wine country (the Coonawarra), or even jump on the Western Highway (A8) via Bordertown.
Coaching
For those without their own wheels, V/Line runs regular return bus services travelling from Melbourne to Mount Gambier, stopping at various towns along the Princes Highway before reaching the Mount Gambier Visitor Centre.
Fly direct to Mount Gambier.
The Mount Gambier Regional Airport is a major gateway to the Limestone Coast and Western Victoria, and is located 10 minutes from the city of Mount Gambier.
The Airport is well serviced by Regional Express Airlines (REX) and QantasLink which provides regular return passenger services between Mount Gambier and both Melbourne and Adelaide.
Visit Regional Express Airlines (REX) and QantasLink for details on the flight schedules and bookings; or telephone REX on 131713 and QantasLink on 131313 to book your seat to the Limestone Coast!
But how to get around while you're here? Too easy... here's the rundown!
There are four car hire companies based at the airport, including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. They're all onsite and ready to supply you with a vehicle suited to your needs - just be sure to book ahead to get the car you need while you're here.
Taxis also operate to and from Mount Gambier airport on a regular basis, if you just need help with that first or last step.