There are lots of things to do across the border just in and around Bordertown, located 30 minutes west of Kaniva, but here are a few that we personally recommend:

• Take a walk around the 4.5 hectare wildlife park featuring a mob of white kangaroos.
• Experience farm life as it was more than a century ago at Clayton Farm.
• Visit the Tatiara Civic Centre which features information centre, gallery and a theatre. Bordertown is the birth place of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke and the Centre features the Bob Hawke Gallery and is very informative. 
• Poocher Swamp is a favourite spot for picnicking, boating, fishing, yabbying and canoeing.
• Just a few minutes out of Bordertown is Mundulla which features an adventure playground and the Old Mundulla Hotel built 1884
• Teatrick Lavender Estate is 17km south of Bordertown and open from October through to the end of March.
• Visit Glenda Rowlet's Gallery, 8km west of Bordertown or check out home made preserves at Humble House in Mundulla, both are open by appointment

Day trips:

• Escape the summer heat and spend a day at the coastal towns of Kingston and Robe. 
• Why not visit the World Heritage listed Naracoorte caves. A variety of tours are available for all abilities including adventure caving. Allow a few hours to see the Sheep's Back Museum and picnic at the Naracoorte Swimming Lake.
• Looking for history and wineries? Farmer's Leap Winery is  a pretty drive just over 1 hr  in Padthaway. Fining dining experiences can be found at Pipers in the beautiful town of Penola featuring the Mary MacKillop Centre in the Coonawarra area 1 1/2 hrs from Kaniva.

Important notes:

• South Australia is 30 minutes behind Victoria, so allow for the time difference when you cross the border and book tours.
• You must not take any fresh fruit, vegetables or any plant material with soil into South Australia. Spot border checks and fines apply.

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