There are only a few cellar doors operating in the region. ==History== Padthaway was the name of the original pastoral station which was established on Bodaruwitj Aboriginal lands in this area in 1847 by a successful Scottish businessman, Robert Lawson.
In 1882 the Padthaway Estate Homestead was built by Eliza and Robert Lawson.
It provides the opportunity for self-development and friendship. ==Schools== The school was built in 1935 and had its 75-year anniversary in 2010.
The historic Padthaway Estate complex is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. In 1952 Padthaway became the centre of a soldier settlement scheme.
The oldest vineyard was established in 1964 by Seppelts, with Lindeman's, Hardys and Wynns also establishing vineyards in the 1960s.
In 2011 there was only one competition, an A grade side. Netball has been played in Padthaway since the mid-late 1960s.
The football club won an A grade premiership grand final in 1993 against Bordertown. The Padthaway Tennis Club dates back to 1962 and 1972 when the club laid new concrete courts.
Sometimes the rare fire orchid may be viewed in flower. == Sports == Records for lawn bowls being played in Padthaway go back to 1963.
The oldest vineyard was established in 1964 by Seppelts, with Lindeman's, Hardys and Wynns also establishing vineyards in the 1960s.
The first vineyards were planted here in 1964 and quickly transformed marginal grazing land into a top wine-producing region.
In 2011 the Padthaway Netball Club, also called the Lions, has more than seven different teams for netball. The Padthaway Football Club which commenced in 1967 is known as the Lions and is the main club of the town, competing in the Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League.
The football club won an A grade premiership grand final in 1993 against Bordertown. The Padthaway Tennis Club dates back to 1962 and 1972 when the club laid new concrete courts.
The Padthaway Tennis club won many premierships between the mid-1970s and into the late 1980s.
The Padthaway golf club was opened in 1988 and has 9 holes with scrapes. == The community == Apex is a community group which operates in Padthaway composed of men between the ages of 18 and 45 who work together to promote social justice and raise awareness of charity causes by fundraising in interesting and creative ways. Padthaway has an active Women in Agricultural Business group.
Padthaway bowling club plays in the Upper South East association. The last A grade cricket premiership Padthaway won was in 1993.
The football club won an A grade premiership grand final in 1993 against Bordertown. The Padthaway Tennis Club dates back to 1962 and 1972 when the club laid new concrete courts.
In 2010 a new medical clinic was built. The Padthaway Conservation Park which is situated on a former coastal dune is located about north-east of the town centre.
Padthaway came fifth in the competition in 2010–2011.
It provides the opportunity for self-development and friendship. ==Schools== The school was built in 1935 and had its 75-year anniversary in 2010.
In 2011 there was only one competition, an A grade side. Netball has been played in Padthaway since the mid-late 1960s.
In 2011 the Padthaway Netball Club, also called the Lions, has more than seven different teams for netball. The Padthaway Football Club which commenced in 1967 is known as the Lions and is the main club of the town, competing in the Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League.
In 2011 Padthaway Primary School had 52 students and 12 staff members.
Padthaway is in the Tatiara District Council, the state electorate of MacKillop and the federal Division of Barker. The 2016 Australian census which was conducted in August 2016 reports that Padthaway had a population of 418 people. ==Wine region== Padthaway is also the name of a wine region surrounding the town.
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