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On the Road with FIVEAA: A Lakeside Escape to Millicent, Limestone Coast
This week on our On the Road segment with FIVEAA, Graeme Goodings and Ned McHenry pointed the car south-east, down past the pines and paddocks of the Limestone Coast, to the lakeside town of Millicent.
Sitting on the edge of Lake McIntyre, Millicent has long been a favourite stopover for travellers making their way toward Mount Gambier and the coast, and it's easy to see why. Wide open water, resident birdlife, and that unmistakable Limestone Coast pace, it's the kind of town that quietly steals a weekend and turns it into a week.
Whether you're after a peaceful lakeside walk, a base to explore some of South Australia's most striking natural wonders, or simply somewhere to slow down with the family, Millicent delivers a proper regional escape.
Setting up on a Powered Site at Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park puts you right on the water's edge, close enough to hear the birds and far enough from anywhere to actually switch off. And with the flexibility to split your stay into two shorter trips, it's one of the most versatile prizes we've featured on the show.
Listen to the full segment here:https://youtu.be/Millicent
This Week's Auction: The Details
- 10 nights for 2 people on a Powered Site at Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park
- Take it as 10 nights straight, or split it into 2 x 5-night stays
- Splitting it? Each 5-night stay can be shared with friends, so you could turn this into two separate lakeside getaways with two different crews
- Valid until 31 August 2027, plenty of time to plan around footy finals, school holidays, or a spontaneous long weekend
Set your bid, pack the caravan, and let Lake McIntyre do the rest.
Why Millicent?
Millicent sits right in the heart of the Limestone Coast, a part of South Australia that punches well above its weight, sinkholes you can dive in, coastline that looks like it belongs in a film, and some of the best cool-climate wine country in the state, all within an easy drive of each other. And Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park puts you right in the middle of it, on the edge of Lake McIntyre itself.
Top 5 Things to Do In and Around Millicent
- Walk (or birdwatch) around Lake McIntyre The park's namesake lake has a network of easy walking trails right on your doorstep, home to black swans, pelicans and plenty of native waterbirds. Grab a coffee, grab the binoculars, and go find out why so many grey nomads never want to leave.
- Dive into the Blue Lake at Mount Gambier About 45 minutes down the road, Mount Gambier's Blue Lake is one of South Australia's true natural wonders, a volcanic crater lake that turns a vivid cobalt blue every summer. Explore the surrounding sinkholes and caves while you're there, including the Cave Garden right in the CBD.
- Hit the beaches at Beachport and Southend Coastal towns don't get much more relaxed than Beachport, with its long jetty, sheltered swimming spots and prime fishing. Southend, a little further south, is the gateway to Canunda National Park and just as good for a quiet coastal wander.
- Explore the wild coastline of Canunda National Park Towering dunes, dramatic limestone cliffs and a coastline that gets properly rugged, Canunda is a must for anyone who likes their nature untamed. Keep an eye out for wildlife along the walking tracks and 4WD trails.
- Taste your way through the Limestone Coast This region is Coonawarra Cabernet country, but there's far more than wine on offer, think local cheese, seafood straight off the boats at Southend, and cosy country cafés in Millicent and Penola worth a stop on their own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I split the 10 nights into two separate trips? A: Yes, the stay can be taken as 10 nights consecutively, or as 2 x 5-night stays, giving you flexibility to plan around work, school holidays or just how you're feeling closer to the date.
Q: Can I bring friends along? A: If you split your stay into 2 x 5-night blocks, each one can be shared with friends, so you could do one trip as a couple and another as a group getaway.
Q: What type of site is included? A: A Powered Site for 2 people at Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park, right on the shores of Lake McIntyre.
Q: How long do I have to use this prize? A: You've got until 31 August 2027, so there's no rush, plan it around the season that suits you best.
Q: What's there to do near Millicent? A: Lake McIntyre walking trails, the Blue Lake and caves at Mount Gambier, the beaches of Beachport and Southend, Canunda National Park, and the region's wineries, cafés and local produce are all within easy reach.
Q: How do I get involved? A: Set your bid at Travel Auctions and start planning your Limestone Coast escape, it's free to join.