Mount Gambier Visitor/ Event Information

Local council for the city of Mount Gambier, South Australia. A vibrant place to live, work & visit.

Home Mount Gambier is the major service centre for the Limestone Coast. A thriving progressive community, residents enjoy a quality lifestyle, with city facilities and services, many attractions, a wide range of accommodation, shopping and entertainment and surrounded by volcanic craters, lakes, limestone and underground aquifers. Famous for its 'Blue Lake' which changes colour dramatically each year. The Blue Lake is just one of the lakes within the three craters of the volcano. The city also boasts beautiful parks and gardens, caves and sinkholes. An interesting mix of galleries, museums and markets provides an insight into the culture and arts of the town. Visit Mount Gambier Mount Gambier has many unique attractions, extensive accommodation and dining options, easily accessible shopping and entertainment are surrounded by volcanic craters, lakes, limestone and underground aquifers.Explore the the many options listed within this section. Mount Gambier Visitor Guide 2012 with Accommodation & Eating Out Mount Gambier & District Accommodation Guide 2012 Mount Gambier & District Eating Out Guide 2012 Events Mount Gambier Mount Gambier is a thriving city set in an ancient landscape of volcanic craters, lakes and underground water ways. It provides many unique experiences for a memorable event.As the Limestone Coasts Regional Centre and the Largest City in Regional South Australia, Mount Gambier boasts many attractions including the world famous Blue Lake. First Class conference and event facilities catering for up to 1200 people with extended services for much larger groups. A multitude of cafes, restaurants and accommodation options, Mount Gambier delivers excellence within a relaxed regional setting. Mount Gambier is a 4.5hour drive from both Melbourne and Adelaide with daily one hour flights to and from both cities. Tourism Industry Due to the plentiful supply of underground water, good rainfall, fertile soil, temperate climate and flat land, Mount Gambier and the whole of the Limestone Coast region is suitable for primary industry, the largest being the timber industry, based entirely on plantations, no native forests are harvested. Organisations Info Sheets Media The media section is available for use by travel writers, media organisations, tour operators, travel retailers/wholesalers, event organisers, researchers and students.For Further information regarding Visitor Services/ Statistics, Tourism and Events please view the other sections on this website or use the below contact details. Mount Gambier boasts a unique tourism information centre, 'The Lady Nelson' Visitor & Discovery Centre, situated on Jubilee Highway East services an average of 100,000 visitors annually. •Photo's for publication