Ask questions and share their experiences living in this beautiful region of Limestone Coast South Australia. INFORMATION ABOUT MOUNT GAMBIER:
Mt Gambier is located in the far south-eastern corner of South Australia 430 km from Adelaide and 440 km from the Victorian Capital of Melbourne. It is the most populous city outside of the South Australian capital, being home to 28,000 residents. The cit
y is the major service center for the Limestone Coast and is renowned for its famous Blue Lake, and for being an oasis of green, lush gardens, grounds, and pastures, with a wonderful combination of rainfall and sunshine throughout the year. The City of Mount Gambier acknowledges the Boandik People as the traditional custodians of the land and water of the region. The Council describes the city as ‘the ideal balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and comforts of a small town,’ the community plan details the city values and various strategic initiatives that will be implemented to ensure ongoing sustainability and prosperity. Mount Gambier offers a multitude of adventurous outdoor activities such as walking trails, cave diving, trekking, and exploring opportunities. The Blue Lake turns a cobalt blue in summer, that can be viewed panoramically from the nearby Centenary Tower. The Umpherson Sinkhole contains a lust sunken garden which has to be seen to be believed. The Limestone Coast area is renowned for its fascinating cave sites. Caves can be explored at the Naracoorte Caves and the Princess Margaret Rose Caves located in Glenelg Victoria
Speed enthusiasts can enjoy the Borderline Speedway, which regularly hosts local and national racing events. Racing classes consist of Formula 500s, V8, v6 sprints, speed cars, dirt karts, and sprint cars. The Legend of the Lakes Hill Climb is an annual event with the Pines Enduro Off-Road Racing held during the year. Mount Gambier has two golf courses, with the Mount Gambier Gold Club being one of the most highly-ranked golf courses in Australia. This Par 71 course is a golf lover’s paradise that features tree-lined fairways which make some holes more challenging. For people who are interested in diving, there are numerous dive sites that accredited divers can explore. Ewens Ponds, Piccaninnie Ponds, Kisby Sinkhole, and Hells Hole to name a few. The showgrounds also host numerous events all year round. These include exhibitions, open markets, shows in the theatre hall, a fully serviced campground as well as the annual Mount Gambier Show. You can access Mount Gambier via air travel direct from Adelaide. There are multiple flights per day which generally take approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Bus services also run daily, with the driving distance to and from the South Australian Capital being only 5 hours.
