If you’re looking for something to do with visiting friends or relatives, look no further than the Naracoorte Caves National Park!
Organised as part of the Caves Connection Program, Naracoorte Lucindale Council residents bringing fee paying visitors to the park can accompany them on tours free of charge on a like for like basis. For example, if a family of four comes out with another family of four, the Naracoorte Lucindale Council residents can accompany their friends or family for free once their visitors have purchased a ticket. To take up this offer, local residents only need to show a Naracoorte Caves staff member a form of ID that lists their address when booking. If your visitors are booking online, please contact the Wonambi Fossil Centre on (08) 8760 1210 to put spots aside on the relevant tour
The Wonambi Fossil Centre display is now included for free with all tour purchases, so why not plan on spending the day at the caves!
Saturday 23 August at 8.30pm-12.30am playing your favourite rock
ROAD SAFETY SESSION
Thursday 7 August I Naracoorte Town Hall th
Join the SA Police Road Safety Centre for a FREE session targeting those aged 70 years or above.
This is the ideal session if you are wanting to stay up to date with road rules, remain informed about road safety and discuss physical abilities to ensure safe and confident driving
This is an educational session only and there is no type of formal driving assessment Registrations are encouraged on Eventbrite at https://bit ly/roadsafetysession
WEEKLY QUIZ NIGHTS
Wednesday nights I Naracoorte Hotel Motel
The Naracoorte Hotel Motel will also host Adelaide party band Triple Strike on
anthems and party hits!
Wonambi Fossil Centre, Naracoorte Caves National Park *Photo credit - Tourism Australia/South Australian Tourism Commission
NARACOORTE LIBRARY
From babies to seniors, the Naracoorte Library has something for everyone follow the Library on Facebook, call, or pop in and say hi!
Facebook: facebook com/naracoortelibrarytownhall
Phone: (08) 8760 1170
Address: 93-95 Smith St, Naracoorte
SCIENCE WEEK
August 9-17| Activities all week!
Naracoorte Caves team members will visit the Library on Saturday 9 and Saturday 16 at 9am-noon th th
BOOK WEEK
August 16-23
Design your own treasure map competition! Pick up a treasure map to design and enter in the lead-up to Book Week.
Fun letter hunt in the Library.
Book Week tea party - August 21 at 3.30-4.15pm in the Wonambi Gallery. Dress-up theme ‘Book an Adventure’, lucky door prizes, treasure map design winners announced.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
August 6 at 10am with James Norcock. Topic ‘Wills and Changes to Inheritance Laws’. Book now at the Library. th
Teen Art Club - Wednesdays | 3 45pm (during school terms)
Bat Cave Babies - Thursdays | 9 30-10am (during school terms)
Digital Help - Thursdays | 2pm
VR Gaming - Thursdays | 5pm & Saturdays | 9am
Teen Book Club - Last Thursday of the month | 4pm
LEGO Club - Fridays | 3 45pm (during school terms)
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Lucindale: Yakka Babies 10am & Active Storytime 10 3011 30am Tuesday 12 & 26 August @ Lucindale Hall th th
Frances: Active Storytime - Friday 1 and 29 August| 10 00am @ Frances Playcentre Mobile Library visit 15 August st th th
NARACOORTE ART GALLERY
There’s always something new to discover at the Naracoorte Art Gallery exhibitions, workshops, and creative experiences for all ages! Follow on Facebook, or pop in and see what is happening.
Facebook: facebook com/naracoorteartgallery
Phone: (08) 8762 3390
Address: 91 Ormerod St, Naracoorte
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
‘A SAPLING GROWS IN ITS OWN TIME’ - SALA EXHIBITION
Exhibition opening night - Friday 1 August at 6pm st
Artist talk & refreshments provided
Featuring live music
Kirsten Johnston spreads the love of the Australian landscape and natural world through her colourful and contemporary mixed media paintings.
Her paintings tread the colourful line between realism and abstraction. They take their inspiration from the natural world and Kirsten is particularly known for her depiction of trees in their many shapes and situations and in her many experimental styles.
She moves between applying paint with such things as brushes, pallet knives, old credit cards, sticks, balsa wood and, of course, her hands.
Art workshop - Sunday 10 August th
Kirsten will also hold a ‘Playing with Ink’ art workshop at the gallery on Sunday 10 August at 10am-2pm th
Bookings and pre-payment are essential through the gallery
BYO lunch, all materials provided, cost $80 per person
SHARING THE NATIONAL COLLECTION
On show until June 2027
A sparkling collection of trophies celebrating the history of agriculture shows and sport is on show at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery for two years under the Sharing the National Collection program. On loan from the National Gallery of Australia, the sixteen objects include an AFL goblet, an historic Championship Boxing belt buckle, and multiple works by Adelaide based J M Wendt, one of the best-known silversmiths of the 19th century.
Beneath Australian Skies
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
MONDAY
Lions Club of Naracoorte
Help make a difference to your local community through a service club which raises money for projects locally, and at State, national and international levels.
Location: “Lion’s Den”, Deviation Road
Time: 7.30pm
Dates: 1st & 3rd Monday of the month
For more information: Malcolm McEachern 0418 524 045
Naracoorte Lucindale Concert Band
Location: Naracoorte Town Hall (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Time: 6 30pm-8pm
Term 3 Dates: 21 July, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sept and 15 Sept 2025
For more information: email secretary nlcband@gmail com or phone Chairperson Graham Goodman on 0470 330 804
Rotary Club of Naracoorte Inc.
Location: Billy Mac's, Ormerod Street, Naracoorte
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm start
Dates: 2nd & 4th Monday of the month
For more information: naracoorterotary@yahoo.com.au
Naracoorte Singers
If you enjoy singing, come along and join in with the Naracoorte Singers. New singers are welcome.
Location: Seymour Hall, Naracoorte Anglican Church
Time: 7.00pm
Dates: Every Monday night
For more information: Amanda Wardle 0437 001 522.
Naracoorte Mill Quilters
A group of like-minded people that meet monthly to create, chat and share. New members are always welcome, especially beginners.
Location: Naracoorte Presbyterian Church Hall
Time: 9 30am-3pm
Dates: 2nd Monday of the month
For more information: Phone 0428 106 608
Naracoorte Men's Probus
Fun and friendship in retirement Probus provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in Naracoorte to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities
Location: Naracoorte Bowling Club
Date / Time: 3rd Monday of the month at 9 30am
For more information: Wayne 0429 647 455
Naracoorte Ladies Probus
Location: Billy Mac's , Naracoorte Hotel
Date / Time: 4th Monday of the month at 10am
For more information : Anna 0403 913 246
Naracoorte Walkers Walking Group
Join Mia & the Naracoorte Walkers for a medium-paced 45-60 minute walk through Memorial Parklands Dogs on leads, pram and wheelchair friendly
Dates: Every Monday
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Meeting point: Memorial Parklands car park
Enquiries: Mia - 0458 966 690 or visit www.walking. heartfoundation.org.au/walking/group/naracoortewalkers
Card Making Classes
Everyone welcome. Kits are prepared in advance for anyone attending, so bookings are essential. No classes in December.
Location: Lutheran Church Hall, Magarey Crescent
Time: 12.30pm
Dates: As above
For more information: Margaret 0438 886 424
TUESDAY
Anglican Church Playgroup
Every Tuesday - All welcome
Location: Laurie Crescent Time: 9.30am - 11am
For more information: Lisa Eastwood 0428 896 721
Limestone Coast Toy Library
Location: 48 Sandstone Avenue
Dates and Times: Tuesdays 2pm-4.30pm Thursdays 9.30am- 12 noon and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 9.30am - 12 noon.
For more information: 0497 410 841
Naracoorte Highland Pipe Band
Everybody welcome, come along, join in, learn to play bagpipes or drums.
Location: Various Time: 7pm-9pm
Dates: Every Tuesday
For more information: Phone Ed 0475 428 989
Naracoorte Spinners and Weavers
New members welcome
Location: Sheep's Back Museum, Kybybolite School Room
Time: 9 30am-2 30pm
Dates: Last Tuesday of the month
For more information : Helen 0419 781 095
Naracoorte Suicide Prevention Network
Everybody welcome.
Location: Naracoorte Hotel Breakfast room
Time: 7pm
Dates: 1st Tuesday of the month
For more information: email naracoortedistrictsspn.com
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
Naracoorte Anglers Club
We encourage everyone interested in fishing to come along and share their experiences of their catches and the one that got away, after all it's not just about catching fish but having fun along the way
Location: Naracoorte Anglers Clubrooms, Park Terrace
Time: 7.30pm
Dates: 1st Tuesday of the month
For more information: Facebook
Naracoorte District Men’s Shed
Everyone welcome
Location: 6 Sports Centre Drive, turn right in front of Basketball Stadium
Time: From 9am-1pm
Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
For more information: Phone Harold 0459 621 687 or David 0439 253 526
Naracoorte Embroiderers Guild
New members welcome.
Location: Sheep’s Back Museum
Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
Dates: 4th Tuesday of the month
For more information: Phone Kaye 0431 961 005
WEDNESDAY
Naracoorte Community Walking Group
Location: Naracoorte Sound Shell
Time: 9am
Dates: Every Wednesday
For more information: Contact Good Country Physiotherapy, 157 Smith Street, Naracoorte, phone 8762 1515
Captured Images Naracoorte Photography Club
Everyone welcome, come along to learn and share your expertise.
Location: Naracoorte Art Gallery
Time: 7 30 pm
Dates: 2nd Wednesday of the month
For more information: Diana Vine 0427 838 814
Naracoorte Men’s Cancer Support Group
All men who have had cancer, receiving treatment, lost a loved one or may be a carer are welcome to attend for a cuppa and a chat, or discuss any issues that you may have
Location: Naracoorte Hotel
Time: 10am
Dates: 4th Wednesday of the month
For more information: phone Bob 0419 831 601
Upper South East Women‘s Cancer Support Group
A friendship group to support women impacted by cancer All welcome
Location: Naracoorte Library
Time: 10am
Dates: 1st Wednesday of the month
For more information: phone Ann 0428 854 825
THURSDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous Naracoorte
Cost: Free
Location: Rear of Church of Christ, Jenkins Terrace
Time: 7.00pm Thursdays
For more information: Contact 1300222222
Friendship Centre
Everybody welcome, relax, enjoy, and play games, sit and chat. Bring your own craft project or learn a new one. Morning tea provided (during school terms only).
Cost: $3 Donation
Location: Church of Christ hall, 64 Jenkins Terrace
Time: 10am - 12 noon Thursdays
For more information: Contact 0459 622 288
Ukulele Club
Everybody welcome, come along, join in, learn to play
Location: Naracoorte Hotel Breakfast Room
Time: 7-9pm
Dates: Every Thursday
For more information: Phone Margaret 0407 608 079
Naracoorte SA 4WD Club INC.
New 4WDers welcome.
Location: Anglers Clubrooms on Park Terrace
Time: 6pm Sausage Sizzle, 7pm meeting starts
Dates: 3rd Thursday of the month
For more information: contact Peter Flavel 0428 838 454 or email pfia@bigpond com
Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery
Naracoorte Town Square
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
FRIDAY
Canasta
The Naracoorte Canasta group invites you to come along and enjoy a friendly game of Canasta New members welcome to join them for a social afternoon, which includes afternoon tea
Families welcome, will hold instructions for beginners
Location: Naracoorte Lutheran Church Hall
Time: 7 30–10 30pm
Dates: Every Friday
For more information: Alan 0417 820 134
Wood Oven Pizza
Riley’s Wood Oven Pizza available every Friday night. 5 pm - 9pm - William MacIntosh - pick up or delivery. Phone: 08 8762 1922
SATURDAY
Market Day
Naracoorte Historic Vehicle Club Market Day. Local produce, Homemade Goods, Craftwares, Bric-A-Brac, BBQ/Sausage sizzle. Historic Vehicle Display Open.
Dates: Second Saturday of the Month
Time: 8-11.30am
Location: Sheep’s Back Museum , MacDonnell St
For more information: contact Doris 0447 170 155
Live Music
Relax and enjoy. Bookings essential. Cost: Free
Location: Highlander Restaurant, William MacIntosh
Time: From 6-9pm
Dates: Last Saturday of the month
For more information: Phone 8762 1644
Naracoorte Lake Parkrun
The 5km timed event is for walkers, joggers and runners of all standards. Registration is completely free and only needs to be done once! Simply complete the registration form at www parkrun com au/register, print your barcode and head down to the lake
Cost: Free
Location: Naracoorte Swimming Lake, Moore Street
Time: Pre-event briefing at 7 50am
Dates: Every Saturday
NARACOORTE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
For more information or to list an event, contact the Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre (08) 8762 1399 or call into the centre at 36 MacDonnell Street, Naracoorte
www facebook com/visitnaracoorte
Email: naracoortevic@nlc sa gov au
Web: www.naracoortelucindale.com
Event dates and details are subject to change. All reasonable care has been taken with the information provided. The Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre accepts no responsibility for errors and inaccuracies. (Some events may not be held in January.)
Pick up one of our new Art Trail pocket maps!
Our popular Art Trail pocket maps have been updated with additional public art popping up all over our area, so grab your map, hit the trail, and discover the art that brightens our area!
The Art Trail pocket maps are available to collect for free at the Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre, Naracoorte Council Offices or Naracoorte Library
NARACOORTE LUCINDALE COUNCIL
Follow Naracoorte Lucindale Council on Facebook www.facebook.com/naracoortelucindalecouncil
www facebook com/visitnaracoorte
A list of registered community groups held in Naracoorte can be found here: https://sacommunity.org/
