By Amanda Stevens|2024-05-24T09:25:13+09:30June 9th, 2024|Author Event, Children, Family|
Join us for the local launch of 'Diprotodon: A Megafauna Journey' written by Bronwyn Saunders and illustrated by Andrew Plant. Follow in the giant footsteps of Diprotodon as he finds his place in the world. Explore his Ice Age environment, his encounters with other megafauna and the challenges he faces to survive. 'Diprotodon: A Megafauna Journey' features the largest marsupial that ever lived, and could be found in the Limestone Coast area. Family friendly event with craft activity [...]
By Amanda Stevens|2024-05-24T09:20:47+09:30May 28th, 2024|
Take a fascinating look at the history of discovery and interaction with the unique cave systems that twist and turn right under our city. Presented by local geologist and veteran cave diver Ian Lewis, learn about just what it looks like under our streets, buildings and backyards from those brave (or crazy!) enough to explore it. Free event - Bookings essential. Tuesday 28th May, 6.30pm Mount Gambier Library, 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier Book [...]
By Amanda Stevens|2024-04-21T10:54:02+09:30May 24th, 2024|Tours|
Travel along Penola Road and trace the social changes of our city over the last 150 years. From a pub with five-star stables, to a church with no pews, hear the story of the great wombat war through to the proclamation of the one-time worst night club in Australia. Tour time- 1 hour Tour follows footpaths with slight inclines. Tour departs from the Mount Gambier Library 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier Book HERE
By Amanda Stevens|2024-04-21T10:53:10+09:30May 10th, 2024|Tours|
Travel back in time with our fun and informative walking tour around the heart of Mount Gambier. The tour highlights stories of our local people, historic buildings and natural wonders. Tour time 1hr. Tour follows footpaths with one set of stairs. Tour can be adapted to cater for mobility restrictions. Tour departs from and returns to the Mount Gambier Library 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier Book HERE
By Amanda Stevens|2024-04-21T10:55:20+09:30May 5th, 2024|Agriculture, Exhibition / Display, Tours|
Enjoy a guided tour, historical presentation and afternoon tea in this heritage-listed Leake Brothers woolshed. View a video on blade shearing and listen to a story of how Letitia Leake became a very wealthy heiress and used her fortune to help save the lives of thousands of Australian servicemen in WWI. Bookings required by phone or email. Event costs apply. Presented by National Trust of SA, Glencoe Branch, Glencoe Woolshed 7 Woolshed Road, Glencoe [...]
By Mandy Telfer|2023-10-30T14:42:29+09:30February 9th, 2024|Tours|
Mount Gambier Cemetery Tour Friday, February 9, 2024 Starting 7.00 pm (daylight savings time) Cost: $10.00 per person Cemeteries are fascinating places not only for genealogists and historians. What can you expect to find when you visit a cemetery? The easy answer is history. Every headstone at a cemetery has a story to tell. Lake Terrace cemetery is steeped in history. It is where many of our pioneers are buried. It was opened 152 years [...]
By Mandy Telfer|2021-01-15T14:14:10+09:30September 14th, 2018|Culture & History, Family, Nature & Wildlife|
Uncover the deep geological history of Mount Gambier with 'Volcano'. Viewers can experience the incredible story of earth, fire and water with this award winning cinematic experience. The free one-hour screening unearths the region's fascinating past along with a short-film of the Cratibul story. Have your senses wowed with this big screen cinematic experience as it weaves its way through its incredible story of how eight major eruptions created Mount Gambier. This exciting adventure takes you [...]