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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 d ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 Pumpi ...

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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 t ...

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Cave Gardens  

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 ...

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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 t ...

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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 Ding ...

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Engelbrecht Cave  

One of the Limestone Coast's fascinating cave sites. You'll find a viewing platform there and much of Engelbrecht Cave is accessible to divers. The Cave Divers Association has carried out some survey work of this cave and mapping of underwater passag ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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Mount Gambier Crater Lakes  

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 ...

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Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Lookouts  

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 ...

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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 na ...

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Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Walking Trails  

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. Wal ...

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Mount Gambier Golf Club  

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 ...

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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 freshwat ...

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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 d ...

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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 class ...

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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. Exp ...

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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 ...

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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 playgrou ...

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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 perfe ...

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Valley Lake Wildlife Park And Boardwalk  

The Valley Lake is popular all year round with its excellent playground and recreational area. The Wildlife Park and Boardwalk presents indigenous species of flora and fauna in an environment very similar to that which would have originally been foun ...

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