MENINGIE Meningie is the next town when heading north to Adelaide on the ‘coastal ports/towns route. Meningie is a pretty spot with a difference; this ‘coastal location is fresh water’ and should be earmarked for a stopover or at least an extended stay. Even inland coastal locations have that appeal but hat said Meningie is a small town. It is on the Princes Highway near The Coorong and was surveyed in 1866 Meningie was the first town in Australia to have ADSL broadband installed without using an installed their own DSLAM in Meningie in October 2003, following on from having established a microwave network connecting to Adelaide in May 2001. Meningie is located near Lake Albert, which is a part of the Murray Darling Basin. The sole Meningie Hotel is a grand classic resort hotel. A visit will stir the ghosts of earlier tourist eras. The Church buildings are Meningie are a mix of the old and new. The Meningie War Memorial is attached to the local bowling club and a well presented acknowledgement it is. The vastness and size of Lake Albert determines a few hours at a minimum are recommended.