Close encounters with curious creatures! A really beautiful spot and completely unexpected, Umpherston Sinkhole is a must see when visiting Mount Gambier it is hard to believe it is only a couple of minutes out of town. This captivating sinkhole has been turned into a beautiful garden, with stunning vegetation and wild possums! At night when Umpherston is bathed in light, possums emerge from their daytime hideouts to feed. The friendly little critters let [...]
Uncover the 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 [...]
What better way to celebrate Father's Day than spending some quality time as a family. Looking for some dad approved activities to enjoy? Whether it's casting a line, sleeping under the stars or tucking into a nice meal, Mount Gambier has what you're looking for. We get that all dad's are different, but to help you out we have made a list of a few 'dad-friendly' activities for you to enjoy. [...]
The 2018 Mount Gambier Horse Trials will see 170 horses converge on the Mount Gambier & Districts Pony Club grounds. The Horse Trials competition sees combinations compete across three disciplines; dressage, cross country and show jumping. The event starts early Saturday morning, with the dressage phase. Show Jumping and Cross Country are held on Sunday. Mick Pineo is the Cross Country Course designer, he has been building here at Mount Gambier for several years as well as building [...]
It's time for you to discover Mount Gambier, and Australian Traveller agrees! Australian Traveller Magazine has recently launched this month’s Bucket List Edition, and Mount Gambier is on the list! The incredible experiences available within this ‘stunning regional South Australian city’ are highlighted throughout the article. Whether it's on foot through the forest tracks, mountain biking on trails, 4x4 driving in dunes, or via a slow drive through stunning countryside, the region [...]
Right in the heart of Mount Gambier there are a number of walks that allow you to stretch your legs, explore nature, and experience the most breath-taking views. Mount Gambier is surrounded by so many magnificant walks, here are top five that we think everyone should experience while in Mount Gambier! Length: 3.6 km Duration: Allow 1 hour Difficulty: Easy 1. Blue Lake Circuit If the Blue Lake [...]
Mount Gambier is the perfect destination to take a break and explore the beauty of nature. There is an abundance of nature-based activities to explore, and who better to explore them with than you four-legged friend? In Mount Gambier, there are plenty of places you can stay with your pet. Whether you're looking to stay in the centre of town or venture further out, there are a variety of options for you to enjoy. [...]
Mount Gambier will soon be making its way onto bucket lists across Australia! Australian Traveller’s Bucket List edition will feature Mount Gambier as a once in a lifetime experience within their “YOLO” segment. The article will showcase Discover Mount Gambier’s Bucket List application of the website, through print and digital platforms. If you haven’t yet checked out the Bucket List section of the website, visit discovermountgambier.com.au/bucket. Keep an eye out for Mount Gambier’s feature in Australian Traveller, [...]
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 [...]
Enjoy a great night of music with country stars Amber Joy Poulton and Sandra Humphries. These are two country artists you won't want to miss. Both are from South Australia and have been singing since childhood and their passion and talent run deep. Amber Joy is a multi-awarded South Australian singer songwriter. Recently performed in the show "Coal Miners Daughter". Her performance received rave reviews as she embraced the opportunity to perform as the Country [...]
