Visit Lucindale...
The Centre of the Limestone Coast
Lucindale lies half way between Naracoorte and the coastal town of Kingston South East in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia and the town's welcoming community invites visitors in and its location makes it an ideal base from which to explore the region.
Lucindale is centrally located in the Limestone Coast region, South East of South Australia. A small rural town with a very dynamic community spirit, Lucindale is well known for its South East Field Days, which are usually held on the third Friday and Saturday of March at Yakka Park. The community, along with the Lions Club, rally their resources, talents and manpower together to host this event, which brings more than 26,000 visitors to the township.
The town boasts expansive green lawns, ideal for a picnic, as well as rose beds, fabulous gum trees, flora and fauna, all set in peaceful surroundings. There is also a variety of sporting and social clubs and an active local community, with a strong can-do attitude, making this little town a vibrant and attractive place to live.
Centenary Park in Lucindale is a wide open green space that is great for a quick stop for travellers to relax and enjoy this local gathering place. Children can burn off some energy at the skate park, the fenced and shaded playground and the ½ basketball court. There are public conveniences, a gazebo with shaded seating and tables for a picnic or you can cook up a feast on the barbeque. Dogs can be exercised on their leash. Explore the nearby War Memorial.
Jubilee Park is a tranquil setting. Explore the peaceful pond, the island with waterfall and native shrubs. The park is a natural haven for birds.
Lucindale is great for independent travellers with camp sites at the Lucindale Caravan Park or the Lucindale Country Club. There are self-contained accommodation options and an RV dump point.
Local facilities in town include:
- Post Office, Deli and Pub
- Area School
- Farm Supplies
- Playground and Free BBQ
- Caravan Park
- Golf Course
- Historical Museum
- Police Station
- Airstrip
Within the district there are many lakes, natural parklands and Conservation Parks to cater for naturalists of all kinds, bird enthusiasts, bike riders, walkers, photographers, botanists, or four wheel drive enthusiasts. For the sporting enthusiast, there is golf on the magnificent 18 hole watered course at the Country Club, or perhaps a hit of tennis on one of the lush green lawn tennis courts.
A short drive for angling fun and activities at near by lakes and seaside towns. A half hour drive to see the Naracoorte Caves – inscribed on the World Heritage list in 1994 for the extensive fossil deposits found within the caves.
For historians, the Lucindale Historical Society has developed an outstanding museum at the old railway station that records the areas diverse and dynamic history.
The Four Mile Picnic Area is the gateway to Lucindale.
Stop for a picnic amongst the gum trees and explore the tribute to Lucindale's early settlers.
The soldier settlers and families who played a key role in the development of the district are honoured and machinery used to develop the land is on display.
In the post World War 2 period, blocks were allocated to settlers in the Lucindale area through the Land Development Executive program for ex-servicemen.
Lucindale's airstrip and filling facilities for firefighting water bomber aircraft, a very important asset for our region.
Interesting Information and Links
• The town was proclaimed on the 25th January, 1877 and was named after Lady Jeannie Lucinda Musgrave, the wife of the Governor of South Australia from 1873 to 1877, Anthony Musgrave.
• The town hosted the triple j 'One Night Stand' on 14th September, 2019 with more than 15,000 people in attendance.
• Lucindale has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League.
• The Lucindale Karting Club is holding the 2024 AIDKA Australian Dirt Kart Titles on the October Long weekend. Drivers from around Australia will show case Dirt Kart Racing at its best – a huge event and great excuse to visit Lucindale. More details here: https://www.lucindalekartclub.com
• South East Field Days – A premier two day agricultural event held annually in March.
• Lucindale Working Dog Auction – Locals who share a common interest for working dogs hold a dog auction annually, on the last Sunday in September.
• Lucindale Yakka Wakkas B&S Ball – Held on the last weekend of April at Yakka Park.
• Lucindale Campdraft – Great cattle and awesome people!
• Lucindale Easter Tennis Tournament – 12 Magnificent lawn tennis courts set in the picturesque countryside.
