Mount Gambier Attractions

Blue Lake (Attraction)
John Watson Drive, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

The Blue Lake in Mount Gambier occupies one of the craters of the extinct volcano after which the city has been named. Early each November, the lake's sombre blue, which is in evidence during the winter months, mysteriously changes to an intense deep turquoise blue almost overnight. The colouring remains until late February, when it gradually changes. From late March, it returns to a distinct s ...

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Blue Lake Rotary Lookout (Attraction)
John Watson Drive, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

The Blue Lake Rotary Lookout provides excellent views of the Blue Lake and Blue Lake Pumping Station, the entire crater area and the rich agricultural land to the south including Mount Schank and the southern coastline of the district. Tours of Pumping Station to see the Blue Lake at close proximity are available most days. The Rotary Lookout is also known as Waworong Lookout, which is the Aborigi ...

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Blue Lake Sports Park (Attraction)
Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

Recognised as one of the best multi-purpose sporting reserves in provincial Australia, the Blue Lake Sports Park area of 32 hectares comprises extensive sporting facilities within a landscaped environment. With its vast areas of well-kept grass and tree-lined areas, is a popular recreational ground for family barbecues and walkers. Facilities include football and social clubroom, two cricket o ...

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Cave Gardens (Attraction)
Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

Situated in the centre of the city this sinkhole was the original source of water for the early settlers. Famous for its roses the Cave Gardens is a great place for a picnic. Its beauty and significance can be appreciated from the viewing areas. Walk down into the cave and venture out onto the suspended viewing platforms for an awesome view into the cave. The limestone cave directs storm water ...

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Centenary Tower (Attraction)
Off Bay Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

Walk to Centenary Tower, 190 metres above sea level for spectacular views of the lakes, the city and the beautiful countryside. Opened in 1904, the tower includes an extensive display of early photographs of the Lakes area. The foundation stone for the tower was laid on 3 December 1900, to commemorate the 100 years since Mount Gambier was sighted and named by Lieutenant James Grant aboard HMS L ...

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Dingley Dell Conservation Park (Attraction)
Dingley Dell Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

If you enjoy Australian Poetry, a visit to Dingley Dell Conservation Park is a must. In this peaceful bushland setting lies the cottage of Adam Lindsay Gordon, one of Australia's famous poets. An eccentric and talented character, Gordon lived at Dingley Dell from 1864 until 1867 where he indulged in his two great passions, horses and writing. For an insight into his colourful life, take a stroll t ...

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Haig Vineyard (Attraction)
Square Mile Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

Haig Vineyard is located south east of the famous Blue Lake just out of Mount Gambier. The vines were planted in 1982 and include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are grown in rich volcanic soil and harvested as late as May. Both dry and sweet styles of wine are produced and cellar door sales are welcome. ...

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Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre (Attraction)
5A Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

The Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre is seen as a major leisure facility for the residents of both the southeastern corner of South Australia and the western district of Victoria. Facilities: Giant inflatables - retain your balance against the obstacles and make the length of this giant airbed that sits atop the Olympic pool. Full sized Olympic pool - this pool is heated to a considerably war ...

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Mount Gambier Crater Lakes (Attraction)
Bay Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

The Mount Gambier Crater Lakes area is made up of three main craters containing several lakes including Brownes Lake, Valley Lake, Leg of Mutton Lake and the world famous Blue Lake. The local phenomenon is the Blue Lake. It is approximately 75 metres deep and is the only lake with the inexplicable ability to change colour, as it does from November each year, reaching an intense turquoise blue u ...

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Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Lookouts (Attraction)
Bay Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

Mount Gambier crater lakes area is serviced by a maze of roads and walking tracks, all of which lead to lookouts, providing excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. Around the circumference of the Blue Lake are several lookouts. Just east of the entrance into Aquifer Tours, Apex Lookout provides a wonderful viewpoint and photographic opportunity. Travelling clockwise around the Blu ...

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Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Mountain Bike Trail (Attraction)
Keegan Drive, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

Enjoy cycling through spectacular scenery set among Mount Gambier's extinct volcanic crater lakes, on the Crater Lakes Mountain Bike Trail. Starting near the water tower on Keegan Drive, the first leg of the trail is quite adventurous, riding on a narrow track with views down steep cliffs to the bottom of the craters. Choose between the short ride from the water tower, or the shared walking ...

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Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Walking Trails (Attraction)
McDonnell Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

The Mount Gambier Crater Lakes walking trails are an extensive range of signposted trails, located within the extinct volcanic crater lakes of Mount Gambier. All trails offer interesting walks of discovery to suit all ages and levels of fitness. Walks include: Blue Lake Circuit - three point six kilometres, time one hour, grade easy, Leg of Mutton Lake - one point six kilometres, time 45 minut ...

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Mount Gambier Golf Club (Attraction)
Attamurra Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

The Mount Gambier Golf Course has a Par 72, 6,014 metres and has an Australian Course Rating of 71. The course is undulating with many of the holes played from elevated tees. The fairways are lush and tree lined, the greens are large, challenging and very true. The course is extremely well bunkered with conditions excellent all year round. The course is very picturesque with its blend of nativ ...

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Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park (Attraction)
28 kilometres South East of Mount Gambier off, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

At Piccaninnie Ponds you can snorkel across the top of The Chasm and peer down into the dark depths below. The crystal clear waters have been slowly filtering through the limestone and forming the Pond's features over thousands of years. The freshwater rising to the surface under pressure has eroded a weakness in the limestone to form The Chasm, with its white walls covered in delicate green algal ...

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Sage and Muntries Cafe Restaurant (Attraction)
78 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia

Sage and Muntries Cafe Restaurant offers diners the opportunity to experience modern Australian, Mediterranean and the best in regional cuisine from their menu. A children's menu is available with healthy alternatives. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can dine in or take away. Group bookings with a menu designed to suit your needs and a mobile catering service also available. ...

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