Poltalloch Station  

Lakeside cottages and rural retreat on one of Australia's most historic farms in a spectacular natural setting. Experience life on our beef cattle and sheep station (farm) and soak up the peace and tranquillity of Lake Alexandrina, Australia's largest freshwater lake. Our guests stay in very comfortable, private and well-appointed self contained cottages which sleep up to 4, 5 or 8 persons. Ideal for both couples and families with wood fires in winter, king and queen beds and private sunny verandahs. You can enjoy canoeing and a rowboat, swimming, tennis, bushwalks, farm walks, feeding farm animals and kangaroos and the jetty area. Poltalloch Station has extensive wetlands for some of the best bird watching opportunties in South Australia. Each of the 22 historic buildings tells a story, including the shearing shed, jetty house, barn and stables, the grand Victorian homestead and the little Point Malcolm lighthouse. A unique Australian outback country experience full of things to do, or you can choose to just relax, watch the sunset over the waters of the lake and escape the rush of everyday life. We look forward to welcoming you to Poltalloch Station.

Amenities: Air conditioning, Wood Fireplace, Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Washer, TV, Stereo, DVD Player, Private deck(s), View of lake/bay, View of area attraction, and more...

Cancellation Policy: Please refer to the

Children are welcome.

Driving Directions: From Adelaide, take the South Eastern Freeway to Tailem Bend, then take Highway 1 towards Meningie and the Coorong. Turn right onto Poltalloch Road at the Narrung turn off, which is 28kms south of Tailem Bend. Poltalloch Station is 10 kilometres along Poltalloch Road (before you reach the Narrung ferry). From Meningie, travel north 20 kilometres to the Narrung turn off, then 10 kilometres along Poltalloch Road.

Local Area Attractions: Coorong National Park - walks, photography, bird watching, tours, a wild natural lagoon and peninsular next to the pristine Southern Ocean. Lake Alexandrina - Australia's largest freshwater lake, fed by the Murray river. Point Malcolm lighthouse - the only inland lighthouse in the southern hemisphere sits in one of our paddocks overlooking the Lake Albert Narrows. Narrung ferry - cross over to the Narrung peninsular on this quaint, free, 24 hour service Lavendar farm Wineries at Langhorne Creek River Murray at Wellington Craft shops in Meningie

Onsite Activities: Poltalloch Station is perfect for a secluded escape, or for a holiday full of things to see and do - wander around the historic farm village, or enjoy a guided tour of the buildings and museum collections - swim in the shallow freshwaters from our own sandy beach - walk along the lakeshore, or to the lighthouse or old fisherman's grave, with superb country views - look for wild kangaroos, echidnas and rare orchids in our extensive and pristine bushland - take a canoe or the rowboat for a paddle on the lake, which is also ideal for sailing and windsurfing - try your luck fishing from the jetty, or enjoy a hit of tennis or table tennis - feed our friendly kangaroos and farm horses - visit our wetlands to see and amazing variety of waterbirds - unwind on your private verandah and watch the sun set over the waters of the lake

Seasonal Info: Open all year.