Padthaway 

Padthaway is a thriving town named after a pastoral lease established by Scottish pioneer Robert Lawson in 1847. Nowadays it is home to one of Australia's premium wine districts, with meticulous rows of vineyards as far as the eye can see. But the historic reminders remain - including the luxurious Padthaway Homestead, which towers high above the hills and treetops.

The two-storey 1882 mansion offers luxury accommodation and fine meals, and its stables have been transformed into a cellar door sales outlet. The nearby Stovehaven Winery situated south of the town is another major drawcard, and is one of the most technically advanced wineries in the nation.

The dramatic sculpture at the entrance to Padthaway is a new attraction, and is the work of Limestone Coast artists. A small shopping centre is located on Memorial Drive in the heart of the town, with a pristine park, playground, tennis courts and a bowling green situated nearby.

For those keen to burn energy, Padthaway also has a nine-hole winter golf course uniquely carved out of bushland, with scrapes overlooking the valley and town. One thousand hectares of native vegetation also awaits exploration at the Padthaway Conservation Park.

Features

• Have a meal at the luxurious Padthaway Homestead
• Visit one of the most technically-advanced wineries in the nation, Stovehaven Winery
• Take a photo of the dramatic sculpture at the entrance to Padthaway
• Try the nine-hole winter golf course uniquely carved out of bushland
• Explore the Padthaway Conservation Park