Promoted as the Heart of the Parks, Tintinara
is surrounded by 10 national parks. Of these parks the most notable include:
- Ngarkat Conservation Park
- Coorong National Park
- Messent Conservation Park
- Mount Boothby Conservation Park
Well suited to the traveller, Tintinara houses 4 fuel and food outlets.
Apex Park provides a welcoming stop for travelers, featuring a children’s
playground, picnic benches and toilet facilities. Close by is the Heart
of the Parks (craft and tourist information centre), an outlet for locally
produced craft, gifts, produce, souvenirs and art gallery. Accommodation
includes a Motel, small Caravan Park, Hotel and Bed and Breakfast. RAA
service and local tyre centre are also located in the main street.
Local landholders are well provided for by three stock agents/ agricultural
dealers. Other businesses providing service and employment to the local
community include, Candy Canvas, IGA supermarket, Tintinara Engineering,
Post Office and the Tintinara Hotel.
Tintinara Area School provides curriculum for children for years reception
onwards. A child parent centre and play group also operate two days a
week.
Sporting and service clubs include:
- Tintinara Lions club
- Tintinara Action Club
- Football and Netball Clubs
- Lawn bowls
- Golf Club
- Tennis Club
- Cricket Club |