🏞️ Top 10 Things to Do in Mount Gambier ~ Discover South Australia

🏞️ Top 10 Things to Do in Mount Gambier ~ Discover South Australia
Mount Gambier is South Australia’s second-largest city. It is located in the heart of the Limestone Coast, 450 kilometres southeast of Adelaide. Mount Gambier is a popular tourist destination and a great base to explore the surrounding areas.
Natural geological wonders surround Mount Gambier; you can see stunning blue lakes and amazing sunken gardens. Snorkel in freshwater sinkholes and explore beautiful caves. Hike to the top of a dormant volcano and discover Mount Gambier's History.
Top 10 Things to Do in and Around Mount Gambier
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Blue Lake
00:55 Umpherston Sinkhole
01:42 Tantanoola Caves
02:25 Little Blue Lake
03:02 Ewens Ponds
03:37 Mount Schank
04:16 Valley Lake
04:55 Lady Nelson Discovery Centre
05:40 Engelbrecht Cave
06:15 Mount Gambier Heritage Walk
Blue Lake
The Blue Lake in a volcanic crater in Mount Gambier is a stunning sight from December to March when it turns a vibrant cobalt blue. There are several viewing areas you can drive to around the lake and a 3.6-kilometre walking track around the edge.
Umpherston Sinkhole
Umpherston Sinkhole was once a limestone cave that collapsed, creating a giant sinkhole. In 1886 James Umpherston created this beautiful sunken garden that you can see from a viewing platform at the top or wander down the stairs to enjoy the gardens at the bottom.
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Tantanoola Caves
Tantanoola Caves is one of the smallest caves in South Australia, with one chamber 30 metres wide and 8 metres high. However, it is also one of the most stunning, with impressive stalactites, stalagmites and helictites. Take a 30-minute tour to learn about the his­to­ry and geol­o­gy of the caves. Click here for more info ~ • 🍂 Tantanoola Caves ~ ...
Little Blue Lake
The Little Blue Lake is a natural water-filled sinkhole and is a popular spot for visitors and locals to enjoy a cool, refreshing swim. There are stairs and a floating pontoon to access the water easily.
Ewens Ponds
Ewens Ponds are spring-fed lime­stone ponds with crystal clear water and unique underwater plants that you can snorkel or dive in. Bookings need to be made with SA National Parks, and fees apply.
Mount Schank
Mount Schank is a 100-metre-high dormant volcano with a walking track to the top and around the rim. Enjoy wonderful views into the volcano's crater and across the farming land to Port MacDonnell. Click here for more info ~ • ⛰️ Mount Schank ~ Sou...
Valley Lake
Valley Lake is another stunning crater lake in Mount Gambier, with expansive lawn areas, picnic tables, BBQ playgrounds and walking tracks. There is also a free wildlife park, where we spotted numerous birds, a wallaby and an echidna.
Lady Nelson Discovery Centre
The Lady Nelson Discovery Centre is located at the Information Centre, where you will see the full-size replica of the Lady Nelson. The small museum has lots of historical information and interactive displays about Lady Nelson, Volcanoes, Fossils and the Mount Gambier area.
Engelbrecht Cave
The guided tour of Engelbrecht Cave takes 45 minutes, and you will learn all about the early history of the cave and see the unique dry cave formations. You will also see where qualified cave divers can explore the secret tunnels in the crystal-clear water.
Heritage Walk
Wander around Mount Gambier on a self-guided Heritage walk, where you will see buildings dating back to 1863. There are 32 different buildings and sites to visit along the walk, and you can collect a brochure at the visitor centre.
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[@moncymathew3325]

Very good video.
It would b very useful if u can give a brief description of these places also

[@wanderexplorediscover7384]

Thank you, there is a brief description on our website of all the places in the video; the link to the website is in the video description. We will try and include more information in future videos.