Tantanoola
Australia · State of South AustraliaAU
Town in South Australia
Tantanoola is a town in regional South Australia. The name is derived from the aboriginal word tentunola, which means boxwood / brushwood hill or camp. Tantanoola was originally named 'Lucieton' by Governor Jervois after his daughter Lucy Caroline, on 10 July 1879. It was changed by Governor Robinson to 'Tantanoola' on 4 October 1888. At the 2006 census, Tantanoola had a population of 255.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 226
- Coordinates
- -37.697, 140.458
- Timezone
- Australia/Adelaide
- Elevation
- 26 m
Overview of Tantanoola
Travellers heading to State of South Australia, Australia will find Tantanoola, a small settlement. About 226 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Tantanoola
Nature in Tantanoola
(1)On the nature side, Tantanoola offers Caves. All of it is drawn from Tantanoola's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Tantanoola is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in State of South Australia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Australia/Adelaide.
Similar destinations
Places near Tantanoola that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tantanoola known for?
- Tantanoola, in State of South Australia, Australia, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 226 residents.
- What can you do in Tantanoola?
- Recorded activities in Tantanoola include Caves. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Tantanoola located?
- Tantanoola is located in State of South Australia, Australia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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