Set on the mountainside overlooking the city, and on the edge of the picturesque Valley Lakes precinct, the course winds it’s way around some of the regions most scenic locations, including a pass by Mount Gambier’s iconic Centenary Tower. Taking in the sights of the Blue Lake, visiting Leg Of Mutton Lake, and passing through the bluegum trails below the tower, this course has you circling the craters of dormant volcanos and running into, and [...]
A local cave diver has made a once in a life time discovery of prehistoric mega fauna fossils while diving in one of Mount Gambier's largest cave systems. Among these fossils were the bones of Australia's largest carnivorous mammal, the marsupial lion (Thylacoleo carnifex). Cave Divers and Scientist have worked together to piece together this piece of history, with it being an ongoing discovery. To view a full report of the discovery, visit ABC South East [...]
Seen Mt Gambier from the sky before? Been in a helicopter before? Hows about killing two birds with one stone with a 5 minute helicopter joyflight from 1000 feet above. $60 per person
What is this cave system that runs under Engelbrecht Cave all about? On a sunny Sunday afternoon I thought I’d go and find out for myself about the mysteries under the city of Mount Gambier And I thought well the only place for this is by going on an Engelbrecht cave tour. Jumping on the last tour of the day at 2pm I went exploring the underworld of Mount Gambier, this unique cave was found [...]
