Meningie - Places to See

Boating and Bird Watching
The great attractions of this area are the boating and the bird watching. There are birds everywhere along the shores of Lake Albert and the boating around the lake is ideal.

Trig Hill Lookout
It is quite hard to gain any kind of elevation on this very flat area. Trig Hill is one of the few places which offers views over the town and the surrounding area. Drive east along North Terrace to get to the lookout.

Pink Salt Lake
On the road between Tailem Bend and Meningie is the 'Pink Lake'. These lakes are quite common in dryer areas and are coloured by the presence of algae known as beta caratine in the waters.

Poltalloch Homestead
Built in 1876 at Narrung this beautiful Victorian mansion is a reminder of the wealth that was generated in the area at this time. Today it is still a working farm being operated by the descendants of John Bowman who established it as a sheep and cattle station. The outbuildings resemble a small village and include substantial stables, a coach house, barns, a woolshed and the manager's accommodation. It is open for tours and overnight accommodation. Bookings are essential. Contact (08) 8574 0043.

Narrung ferry
Interesting ferry which allows road traffic across the flatlands between Lake Albert and Lake Alexandrina. It is necessary to take the ferry across to the Tailem Bend side of the lake to reach Portalloch Station.

Point Malcolm Lighthouse
The Point Malcolm Lighthouse is the smallest inland lighthouse in Australia. It was established to help guide paddlesteamers across Lake Albert and Lake Alexandrina.