It is said that Lt. James Grant sighted an extinct Volcano in 1800 and named it Mount Gambier. The city is in the slopes of the volcano and in the midst of the largest softwood pine cultivation in South Australia and possibly the largest in Australia. Mount Gambier surrounded by lush farming, viticulture, horticulture and dairy farming is situated 460 kilometres South East of Adelaide. The white stone of Mount Gambier is used in most of the buildings. The area is scattered with fine parks and beautiful scenery and has become a popular holiday spot for locals and visitors arriving on holiday to South Australia. When planning your holiday you will be able to select from a variety of Mount Gambier accommodation including Mount Gambier Resorts and Caravan Parks in Mount Gambier for you to holiday.
Not to be missed attractions when holidaying in Mount Gambier area are;
- Historic Town Hall built 1862.
- Commercial street Post Office built in 1865.
- Heritage Walks.
- Caves such as Cave Garden in Bay rd, Umpherston Cave in Jubilee Hwy East, and many other spectacular caves.
- National Parks.
- The famous Blue Lake which changes colour from dull Grey to brilliant Blue around November and then reverts colour end of Summer.
- Enjoy the scenery while on a Glenelg River Cruise.
If you want to explore the region you may want to check out other holiday accommodation in Limestone Coast.
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