Yes, it's that time of year already! Spring Show has come to Mount Gambier. Grab a bag of jam donuts and a bucket of fairy floss and hit the sideshow alleys! The Mount Gambier Spring Show is the best way to spend your weekend this 21st and 22nd of October. The gates will be opening at 10:00am this Friday, and with the MOST rides and sideshow activities [...]
If you've never heard of Disc Golf, you're simply missing out! But don't worry, here is your introduction. What is Disc Golf? Disc Golf is a unique sport though shares similarities with regular golf. Instead of a club, tee, and ball, discs and baskets are used. Instead of swinging a golf club, you send the disc flying towards the baskets. Disc Golf differs from regular golf in that the terrain can provide a wide [...]
There's nothing better than a road trip, but sometimes you want to ditch the car and stretch the legs. Why not try cycling! Not only is it a good way to get moving, it's good for the environment and not to mention cheaper than running a car. Here are three reason's to cycle your way through Mount Gambier. 1. Explore at the right speed There are plenty of ways to get around Mount [...]
Get motivated, get outdoors, get some exercise and have some fun with disc golf in Mount Gambier. Disc golf is played with similar rules to traditional golf, except players throw a disc from a tee pad to an elevated metal basket to complete each hole. The aim of the game is to complete the course in the least number of throws. Haven't joined the craze yet? Why not start in Mount Gambier. Here are [...]
Grab your trusty tackle box or unwrap the one that's been sitting in the cupboard since your birthday, because we're going fishing. Mount Gambier has alot to offer when it comes to fishing, and not only because it's a short drive to the Southern Rock Lobster Capital of Australia. Whether it's river, lake or beach fishing you're looking for, we've got you covered. We spoke to the local experts at Spot on Fishing Tackle [...]
There’s nothing better than a quick dip to start your morning. Only 15 minutes from Mount Gambier, the Little Blue Lake awaits you. The best bit is that this fresh water sinkhole won’t leave you feeling salty for the rest of the day, but feeling refreshed and ready to tackle your next stop, Mount Schank. Once an active volcano, the geological monument is now a state heritage area. With walking trails up to the [...]
Planning you next golfing getaway? You will be spoilt for choice in Mount Gambier, with 14 courses across the Limestone Coast region. The region's plentiful rainfall and underground water provides some of Australia's lushest golf courses. We've made it easy by teeing up the 4 courses located within a 45 minute drive of Mount Gambier. Don't forget, a great golfing holiday offers unforgettable moments on and off the golf course. There's so much [...]
What is Mount Gambier Parkrun? Up to a challenge? Want to get fit at your own pace and monitor your improvement week by week? Like to meet like minded people and enjoy a social outing? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions you might like to give Parkrun a try! You will run or walk a 5km track at your own pace, it's you against the clock and no one else! Not [...]
