Mount Gambier Attractions
Mount Gambier Attractions Directory
Aquifer Tours
The Blue Lake at Mount Gambier is a unique attraction. Water in the lake is exceptionally clear, the quality is very good, but it is hard due to infiltration through limestone, which underlies the district The colour of the Blue Lake changes from dramatically grey to a vivid blue over a few days in late November. Then, after summer the colour gradually fades until the grey winter appearance is resumed. Experience this fascinating tour, which takes visitors in a glass-panelled lift down the or...Aquifer Tours
Blue Lake
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 sombre blue colouring that remains until the following November. The 3.6 kilometre road and walking tr...Blue Lake
Blue Lake Golf Links
This is Mount Gambier's only public, licensed golf club. The public course has 18 holes, is a par 70 and has an Australian course rating of 68. Its length is 5638 metres and motorised buggies are available to traverse the length. Club hire and group bookings are also catered for. The Blue Lake Golf Links now boasts a new clubhouse featuring a fully licensed restaurant Fairways On the Green, which overlooks the golf course set on the side of the Mount Gambier Crater Lakes.Blue Lake Golf Links
Blue Lake Printworks and Blue Lake Print Gallery
The Blue Lake Print Gallery is the photographic print arm of our business, with a large range of beautifully presented Australian landscape photography ranging in subject from The Great Ocean Road to the Grampians of Victoria to the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Photographs cover a huge range of local scenery from coastal, to sunsets, rivers, mountains, waterfalls, farm and rural scenes and Australian fauna and wildlife. At Blue Lake Printworks we strive to provide our clients with the h...Blue Lake Printworks and Blue Lake Print Gallery
Blue Lake Rotary Lookout
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 Aboriginal word of the local Booandik Tribe for Blue Lake.Blue Lake Rotary Lookout
Blue Lake Sports Park
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 ovals, netball, tennis, cycling velodrome and clubrooms, five baseball diamonds and clubrooms, two inte...Blue Lake Sports Park
Cave Gardens
Situated in the centre of the city, Cave Gardens feature a sinkhole that was the original source of water for the early settlers. Its beauty and significance can be appreciated from the viewing areas above and you can also walk down into the cave and venture out onto the suspended viewing platforms for an awesome view into the cave. The cave has recently undergone major re-development, which includes the filtering of the water, viewing platforms and floodlighting. Christmas lights and a nativi...Cave Gardens
Centenary Tower
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 Lady Nelson on 3 December 2000, two plaques in the Tower car park were unveiled to commemorate the Bice...Centenary Tower
Dingley Dell Conservation Park
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 through his cottage (now a museum) where you can see some of Gordon’s personal belongings and read hi...Dingley Dell Conservation Park
Echo Farm
Echo Farm is a 27 acre rural property with house and outbuildings dating from 1890. It has been restored with integrity and now offers a glimpse of rural life and times from 1900 to 1950. It provides a window on Australian history and the life of a rural settler family during this time. Throughout the self guided tour the visitor is welcome to open and look into the cupboards and drawers, ring the school bell, tap the typewriter and listen to short stories. Goods for sale throughout the far...Echo Farm
Engelbrecht Cave
Engelbrecht Cave is one of the Limestone Coasts fascinating cave sites. Inside the cave you will find a viewing platform and much of the cave is accessible to divers. The Cave Divers Association has surveyed and mapped the cave system and you'll find maps, videos and other information in the visitors hut. After decades of use as a rubbish dump by private owners, in 1979the Lions Club of Mount Gambier decide to make it their project of beautifying the cave. After much time and effort, the pro...Engelbrecht Cave
Haig Vineyard
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.Haig Vineyard
Lakes Resort Mount Gambier
The Lakes Resort Mount Gambier is a fully licensed restaurant which offers an ever changing, seasonal a l a carte menu based around the famed “Limestone Coast” produce and spectacular views of Mount Gambier and the surrounding area. The Lakes Resort Mount Gambier is open seven days for breakfast between 7am to 9am and dinner between 6pm and 8.30pm.Lakes Resort Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre
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 warm 27 degrees Celsius and is primarily used for recreational swimming, squad training, lap swimming and hig...Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre
Mount Gambier Crater Lakes
The Mount Gambier Crater Lakes area is made up of three main craters containing several lakes including Browne’s 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 until March, when it starts to return to a sombre blue. Enjoy the Valley Lake crater, with its wildl...Mount Gambier Crater Lakes
Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Lookouts
The 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 as well as the chance to enjoy the local flora and fauna. These lookouts provide spectacular views of the Blue Lake, the city of Mount Gambier, the surrounding forests and farmland and the Southern coastline. There are many different trails and walks to choose from. Wander through gardens, walk around the spectacular...Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Lookouts
Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Mountain Bike Trail
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 trail. Take the designated mountain bike trail to the left, which winds past Devil's Punchbowl. Continu...Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Mountain Bike Trail
Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Walking Trails
The Mount Gambier Crater Lakes walking trails are an extensive range of sign-posted 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 minutes, grade easy; Mountain Trail - four point two kilometres, time four point five hours, grade moder...Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Walking Trails
Mount Gambier Golf Club
The Mount Gambier Golf Course has a Par 71, 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 native and exotic trees and shrubs with an abundance of bird life and the occasional kangaroo. The club has...Mount Gambier Golf Club
Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park
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 growth contrasting with the dark depths below. This same process has formed the large underwater c...Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park
Quality Inn International
The Pavilion Restaurant and Bar at the Quality Inn International offers an innovative modern Australian menu sourcing produce from the Limestone Coast region, along with an extensive selection of wine from Coonawarra and other regions to compliment your meal. Our great young team of chefs can cater for any function from a dinner for two to a large function of up to 250 people. The Pavilion Restaurant is open from 6pm each evening for dinner and from 7am for breakfast and is open for everyone t...Quality Inn International
Sage and Muntries Cafe Restaurant
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.Sage and Muntries Cafe Restaurant
Sorrentos Cafe
Sorrentos Café has been a regular haunt for locals and tourists for the past seven years. We pride ourselves on friendly, efficient customer service, along with an extensive menu of high quality food and beverages. Supporting local produce, Sorrentos Café sources many regional foods and wines to tempt our patrons. The Café itself has a fantastic atmosphere, created by an all weather glass courtyard, large umbrellas for outdoor dining and an open kitchen. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner da...Sorrentos Cafe
Sorrentos To Go - Gourmet Sandwich and Expresso Bar
Introducing Sorrentos To Go Gourmet Sandwich and Expresso Bar. Choose from a wide variety of freshly baked breads such as high fibre, low GI, wholemeal and wholegrain, hot and cold premium meat products, house made soups, the freshest salads and vegetables from local suppliers, and a range of tasty dressings to put together your own unique meal. And don’t forget the coffee! Call in anytime of the day for a coffee to go. Our baristas all have a passion for making a consistently great coffee, ho...Sorrentos To Go - Gourmet Sandwich and Expresso Bar
The Barn Steakhouse
The Barn Steakhouse is a must when visiting Mount Gambier in the Limestone Coast. We age our quality beef on the premises and cook your steak to order over Mallee coals. There are over 300 wines to choose from our wine list, featuring many aged classics from the nearby Coonawarra region. The Barn Steakhouse was a finalist in the Restaurant and Catering/Steak Restaurant in 2009.The Barn Steakhouse
The Lady Nelson
The Lady Nelson Centre has been built around a full-scale replica of the brig HMS Lady Nelson, from which Lieutenant James Grant sighted and named Mount Gambier in 1800. It provides an information service on Mount Gambier and the Limestone Coast. Experience interactive displays on local history, geology and culture. Head through an under-sea world to see fish that helped to make the limestone 30 million years ago. Wander through The Wetlands to see animals here before we were, and learn the hi...The Lady Nelson
The Old Courthouse
The Old Courthouse Bay Road, was once the centre for law enforcement for the region, and still retains original courtroom furniture. It is the site of several important criminal trials and today is a popular venue for Mock Trials. The Old Courthouse was opened in 1865 and experienced continuous use until the new Courthouse was built in 1975. You can sit in the jury box, visit the judge's chamber, inspect the cells and listen to audio courtroom drama. The Courthouse is also used for mock tria...The Old Courthouse
The Treehouse Play Cafe
The Treehouse Play Cafe is an exciting venue for your children - whether celebrating a birthday or special occasion or just making the most of their playtime. Children will love playing, exploring and learning in our unique, indoor adventure playground including inflatable play equipment, and best of all you can relax in air conditioned comfort with great food and coffee from our Cafe. You’ll enjoy your visit as much as the kids. We welcome school, kindergarten, playgroup, childcare and sporti...The Treehouse Play Cafe
Umpherston Sinkhole
Umpherston Sinkhole, also known, as The Sunken Garden was once a cave formed through dissolution of the limestone. The sinkhole was created when the top of the chamber collapsed downwards. Now the topsoil down on the floor of the cave forms the perfect environment for the sunken garden. Originally beautified by James Umpherston around 1886, the sinkhole is open at all times and from dusk each evening the area comes alive with possums as they venture into the floodlit gardens to feed. The geolo...Umpherston Sinkhole
Valley Lake Wildlife Park And Boardwalk
The Valley Lake Wildlife Park and Boardwalk is popular all year round with its excellent playground and recreational area. The Wildlife Park and Boardwalk present indigenous species of flora and fauna in an environment very similar to that which would have originally been found in the area. With lookouts, nature walks and boardwalks over the Valley Lake surface, the area is a special place for families to spend many hours of pleasure. You'll find covered shelters and 16 free gas barbecues with...Valley Lake Wildlife Park And Boardwalk
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