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Mount Gambier
This busy commercial centre is the midpoint between Melbourne and Adelaide. Mount
Gambier is a thriving city located just over the Victorian border into South Australia, and
is built upon the slopes of a 5,000 year old volcano. The city is known for it's crater lakes,
the largest being the mysteriously colored Blue Lake.
Blue Lake
This lake is such a popular tourist destination that often Mount Gambier's name gets
changed to Blue Lake City by the tourists that have visited here. For most of the year the
lake is a dull grey but for some undefined reason it changes to a vivid blue from
November to March. It is also known as the bottomless lake due to it's depth being
80metres.
Cave Garden
Right in the middle of the city is an underground cave that is surrounded by rose gardens
and lawned area.
Engelbrecht Cave
The Engelbrecht cave is under the city and can be entered, there are tours every hour of
this eerie underground cavern. Jubilee Highway West.
Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre
This centre with it's large ship replica outside, gives an insight to the history and unusual
geological landmarks in the region. You can pick up maps and information on tourist
activities in and around Mount Gambier. Jubilee Highway East.
Mount Shank
This crater is a twenty minute drive from the city. It is a steep climb but the views from
the top are worth it the walk.
Umpherston Sinkhole
Located three kilometres East of Mount Gambier is this large hole in the ground. There is
a staircase descending to the sinkhole and the surrounds are gardens, picnic areas and
BBQ's. Jubilee Highway East
Valley Lake
Is in the same vicinity as the blue lake but doesn't have the striking color change.
However, it has lovely walks, gardens, picnic and play areas. There is also a free Wildlife
park here and boardwalks that offer good viewing platforms to catch sight on the many
bird species in the lake area.
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