As one of the most-visited tourist spots in Mount Gambier, the Blue Lake is considered to be the gem of Mount Gambier’s tourist attractions. It...
Mount Gambier Attractions
Mount Gambier in South Australia is a popular tourist destination amongst holidaymakers driving between Melbourne in VIC and Adelaide in SA. Nestled on a picturesque volcanic landscape surrounded by vast pine tree plantations, Mount Gambier offers a great mid-way point to stop and rest on your journey as it offers plenty of scenic spots to explore and enjoy.
Sitting atop the list of Mount Gambier attractions and things to do & see is the beautiful Blue Lake. With its ever-changing water colour in the various seasons, the lake water turns a dense blue in November to a grey colour in April.
Mount Gambier Tourist Attractions, Things to Do & What To See in SA
Other Mount Gambier tourist attractions include a number of other lakes; including the Valley Lake, the Little Blue Lake and and other smaller lakes dotted around the volcanic area.
Another popular place for visitors to see in Mount Gambier is the Cave Gardens. Families come here to picnic on the manicured lawn and spend time in the stunning and aromatic rose gardens.
You can also climb to the top of Centenary Tower and get the best scenic views of the surrounding city and landscape. The volcanic craters and lakes are also some of the most popular attractions for visitors to see in Mount Gambier.
In addition, Mount Gambier also offers a multitude of adventurous outdoor activities; such as cave diving, hiking, walking trails and trekking opportunities.
As one of the most-visited tourist spots in Mount Gambier, the Blue Lake is considered to be the gem of Mount Gambier’s tourist attractions. It is certainly a unique and breathtaking sight which awes thousands of...
The Umpherston Sinkhole (or the Sunken Garden) is one of the most spectacular gardens located in the Mount Gambier region. Umpherston sinkhole was once a typical limestone cave that formed by the corrosion of limestone...
Located adjacent to the Victorian border, the Naracoorte Caves in the southeastern region of South Australia is one of the most popular and highly-visited tourist sites in the Mount Gambier region. Naracoorte Caves is...
The Tantanoola Caves are named after the town of Tantanoola. Known for its scenic beauty, the Tantanoola Caves are one of the most-visited destinations in South Australia. These caves are the only wheelchair accessed...
Renowned as one of the most fascinating cave sites in the Limestone Coast area, Engelbrecht Cave is a stunning nature spot where you will see the best of what the Mount Gambier region has to offer. Engelbrecht Cave...
Mount Gambier’s Cave Gardens are a great place to visit if you love nature and the outdoors. This beautiful garden offers a wide array of things to see, do and explore. Take a break from the sightseeing and historic...
The Big Lobster, as the name suggests, is a popular sculpture of a huge red coloured spiny lobster and is located near the entrance of Kingston SE, a renowned fishing town of South Australia. The Big Lobster, known by...
Whilst visiting the wonderful Mount Gambier region, you should take a walk up to Centenary Tower to get the most scenic and panoramic views of Mount Gambier and the coast. The beautiful Centenary Tower is located 190...
The Dingley Dell Conservation Park is the former home of one of Australia’s famous poets, Adam Lindsay Gordon. Gordon lived at Dingley Dell from 1864 until 1687 and found success whilst living within this idyllic...
The city of Beachport is widely known for the Beachport Jetty. Considered as one of the most beautiful jetties in South Australia, the Beachport Jetty extends over the waters of Rivoli Bay and offers some beautiful...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice Apart from the gorgeous Blue...
Main Corner Complex is one of Mount Gambier’s newest attractions. This exciting modern building and garden house several innovative entertainment and education venues. Though a variety of exhibitions and...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice The Railway Lands Nature Play...
Take a drive through beautiful South Australia and wind past the Woakwine Range Wind Farm for spectacular views of the countryside. Along the drive, you will view dozens of giant wind turbines which dot the landscape...
The Barn is a beautiful modern property providing accommodation, steakhouse and catering services. It is located among landscaped gardens near Mount Gambier. The Barn is located in the fertile Limestone Coast region of...
Minijumbuk is a brand known for producing world-class, handmade Australian wool bedding. Its factory outlet in Naracoorte is a great place to go for some bargains on quilts, mattress toppers, and pillows that will...
The Princess Margaret Rose Cave, known as the “Underground Wonderland” in the natural surroundings of the Lower Glenelg National Park, is the most decorated cave in Australia. The Princess Margaret Rose Cave is located...
The Pool of Siloam can be found along the Bowman Scene Drive. The Pool is Siloam is reputed to be seven times saltier than the sea and is very popular with visitors and locals who come here for a swim all throughout the...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
Robe Beach is a safe, family-friendly beach and a popular attraction in Robe. Also known as Long Beach, one of its unique features is that you can drive your car directly onto the sand during the summer when the sand is...
Whilst visiting the quaint town of Mount Gambier, visitors may wish to stay in some unique accommodation at the Old Mount Gambier Gaol. In 1866, this prison was opened and was closed in 1995. Today, the Old Mount...
Listed as one of South Australia’s State Heritage Sites, Petticoat Lane in Penola attracts tourists from all over the world all year round. This Lane is among the oldest streets, and as such, visitors should...
Now decommissioned, the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse is located in Kingston SE. Work began on the lighthouse in 1869 and was completed in 1872. The lighthouse was originally constructed on Margaret Brock Reef, 8 kilometres out...
The Mount Gambier Public Library is open to the public every day and offers readers a huge variety of books, DVD’s and magazines. Visitors can also enjoy free internet access, wifi, computer rooms for work or...
The Sound and Light Show runs nightly in the Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier. The show tells visitors about Aboriginal Dreamtime of the Cave Gardens. Usually, when you are sightseeing in quaint towns, night entertainment is...
Mount Gambier is really a one-stop destination for outdoor activities. From cave tours, rock climbing, picnicking, hiking, trail walks and other family-friendly activities, the options are endless. Apart from the famous...
The Millicent National Trust Museum is amongst the best local museums in Southern Australia. The building started as a primary school in 1873 and later housed the museum from 1960. It features all the stories of the...
The Mount Gambier RSL War Museum is a compilation of military memorabilia from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Boer War, Vietnam War, Afghanistan War and the Iraq War. A great thing about this RSL (Returned...
There are lots to experience and explore near Mount Gambier. The Nangwarry Forestry and Logging Museum is an archive that houses great forest resources including the indigenous hardwoods and more important artifacts...
Located near Mount Gambier in Port MacDonnell, the Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum boasts a rich history of South Australia and the sea around it. The museum was opened in 1990 and launched officially in...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice Mount Gambier’s Vansittart Park...
The Borderline Speedway (commonly known as the Mount Gambier Speedway) is a popular racing venue in South Australia, located on the Princess Highway just outside Mount Gambier. Many local and national racing events are...
Aquifer Tours are a big tourist draw at the Blue Lake in Mount Gambier. This major tourist attraction site was first discovered by Joe Cantu, Preston Knodell and Al Brandt who were students at St. Mary’s University, in...
The Millicent Murals are one of the most popular artistic attractions in Millicent. Created by talented artist Yvonne Riley, the murals depict the history of the bridge area back in the 1890s and feature a horse and...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice Mount Gambier boasts a gorgeous...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
Millicent Swimming Lake is a unique artificial lake built atop manicured lawns and trees. It features a man-made beach and wading pool, which are perfect for beating the heat during the hot summer months. Millicent...
Located at Naracoorte Caves National Park, the Victoria Fossil Cave best showcases the World Heritage values of the Naracoorte National Park. Out of the fossils present within the caves, the Fossil Chamber of the...
Stick Tomato Cave promises a great day of outdoor fun for the family. The cave features safe challenges and squeezes that adults and kids can enjoy for an authentic caving experience near Naracoorte in South Australia...
The Wonambi Fossil Centre, also known as the Naracoorte National Park Visitor’s Centre, is a recreation of the rainforest that covered this area about 200,000 years ago. At Wonambi Fossil Centre, theatre and science...
The Cape Dombey Obelisk (commonly known as just the “Robe Obelisk”) is a major historical landmark in Robe; a fishing town within the Limestone Coast of South Australia. The obelisk was erected on the cape...
Alexandra Cave is one of the crown jewels of Naracoorte Caves. It provides a great introduction to caves and the geological processes that form caves. The Naracoorte caves are located at Naracoorte Caves National Park...
The Australian Kelpie Centre has been established as a repository of information on the beautiful kelpie breed of working dogs. The venue includes a visitor centre with all the information you need to know about...
The Blanche Cave and Bat Observation Centre is a great way to learn interesting facts about the Southern Bent-Wing Bats which inhabit the area. The Blanche Cave and Observation Centre is a part of the Naracoorte Caves...
As a renowned and fully integrated visitor centre complex in Mount Gambier, the Lady Nelson Visitor Centre offers useful information about the attractions and cities of South Australia. Visitors get free admission to...
The Meningie Cheese Factory Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the people of Meningie and surrounding district for the benefit of the generations to come. The museum was opened in the year 2001 by Ray...
The Admella Discovery Trail is a scenic self-driving route peppered with numerous natural, cultural, and heritage attractions. However, the highlight here are the 21 maritime-themed trail markers for you to discover...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice Lake McIntyre Park is a sanctuary...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
Mount Gambier’s Little Blue Lake is a popular tourist attraction in the Mount Gambier region. The Little Blue Lake is just 11km south west of Mount Gambier, those driving here should look for the turnoff near the Bellum...
The Glenelg River is a lengthy river that spans from Western Victoria through to South Australia and is a central feature of the Lower Glenelg National Park on the border of SA and Victoria. The Glenelg River provides...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
The Mount Gambier Golf Club is the most popular and upscale golf destination in Mount Gambier. The Mount Gambier Golf Club is a par 71 course with some beautiful greens featuring tough pars, undulating fairways and long...
Cape Jaffa Wines is a world-class winery on the Limestone Coast. Run by winemakers Anna and Derek Hooper, the winery is among the most renowned estates in the region and recognised for producing several premium wine...
Woakwine Cutting is an attraction in South Australia that is renowned for being a significant feat of engineering. Its name is derived from an Aboriginal word that means bent arm or elbow; referring to the shape of the...
Browns Bay is a beautiful fishing and surfing spot located between the Victorian border and Port MacDonnell. The beach itself is also popular for water sports enthusiasts, but it’s just as beautiful if you’re looking...
Mount Gambier hosts many shows and events all-year-round, with the most popular venue being the Mount Gambier Showgrounds. The Showgrounds has a range of facilities that are ideal for open markets, exhibitions and of...
The Leg of Mutton Lake in Mount Gambier is one of the four lakes that were formed when a young Australian volcano erupted around 4,000 years ago. The lake formed naturally from a vent where lava flowed following the...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
Adventure caving is a popular activity for thrill-seeking travellers visiting Mount Gambier. Just 100km north is the town of Naracoorte, which is abundant with caves and many other exciting activities. Adventure Caving...
Father Woods Park is a heritage and historical site located 21 kilometres north of Penola and is a significant place of interest not just for the religious, but for tourists as well. It’s best known for the seven...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice The Crater Lakes Disc Golf Park...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice The Germein Reserve is one of...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
The Robe Gaol Ruins are a historical attraction in Robe. These partially restored ruins made out of stone are a significant cultural attraction because it tells the intriguing, albeit dark, story of the area. The gaols...
The Old Wool and Grain Store is a museum located in Beachport, a beachside town located just 1-hour north-west of Mount Gambier. The building in which the museum is located was built in 1879 and was used as a shipping...
Located right in the heart of Mount Gambier, the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is a multi-purpose venue which hosts a range of special events all throughout the year. Within easy walking distance of the main retail...
Apart from the beautiful Tantanoola Caves and various scenic spots across the town, the city of Tantanoola is also renowned for the Tantanoola Tiger. The speculation of the presence of a tiger in Tantanoola began after...
In line with current Australian Government advice, cinemas, gyms and indoor sporting venues, as well as pubs, entertainment venues and night clubs are closed. Beauty, massage, tanning, nail and waxing salons, tattoo...
Moviegoers will fall in love with Mount Gambier’s Oatmill Cinema. Get away from the big cinema chains and experience movies at this local favourite. You can see all the latest films in this cinema located right in...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice Jubilee Park is a scenic place...
All South Australian parks are open for locals to visit, while social distancing. However, most facilities are closed, which includes campgrounds, playgrounds, communal facilities such as barbecues, firepits, showers...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice Pioneer Park is a historical...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice Pioneer Park in Naracoorte is a...
The Bat Cave is a top attraction for visitors within the Naracoorte Caves National Park near Naracoorte. It is only one of the two breeding locations for the southern bent-wing bat, which have been thriving in the area...
With the unfolding Covid-19 situation and advice from Federal & State Governments, all public playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks are closed until further notice Frew Park is a popular outdoor...
Mayura Station is a farm near Millicent which produces some of the best quality and award-winning Wagyu beef in Australia. Located along the Limestone Coast, Mayura Station offers visitors a ‘tasting room’...
What are the top attractions to visit in Mount Gambier?
The top attractions to visit in Mount Gambier are: Check out the whole list of attractions in Mount Gambier.
Where are the most popular attractions located in Mount Gambier?
The top attractions around Mount Gambier are located in: Check out the whole list of attractions in Mount Gambier.
What are the most popular things to do in Mount Gambier with kids?
The most popular things to do in Mount Gambier with kids are:
- Blue Lake
- Umpherston Sinkhole
- Naracoorte Caves
- Lady Nelson Visitor Centre
- Railway Lands Nature Play Area
What can you do in Mount Gambier for free?
The most popular things to do in Mount Gambier for free are: Check out the whole list of attractions in Mount Gambier.
