Mount Gambier Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier
Blue Lake Reserve
Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier

Discover the beauty of the Limestone Coast’s volcanic plains and check out the fertile valleys and crater lakes that make up South Australia’s second-largest city.

Mount Gambier is a city with a striking natural landscape situated on the foothills of a dormant volcano. Experience the region’s rich and geologically diverse natural scenery as you explore the Limestone Coast. Go hiking and cave diving and spend some time enjoying the mesmerizing beauty of crater lakes and verdant valleys. Mount Gambier is a popular stop for travellers journeying between Melbourne and Adelaide, but the city’s hidden treasures reveal themselves for those who stay awhile.

Stroll around the city centre and visit a delicatessen to pick up local South Australian treats for a picnic. Riddoch Art Gallery is one of the state’s major regional art galleries and the adjacent Corner hosts theatre productions in the repurposed offices of the old town hall complex.

Make your way to Mount Gambier’s Blue Lake ReserveOpens in a new window to witness the hypnotic blue colour of the artesian lake. The lake is encircled by a pretty walking path, from which you can observe the water’s steel-grey tone in winter and cobalt-blue in summer. You can also check out pretty Valley Lake, which has an exciting wildlife park, and Little Blue Lake or Leg of Mutton Lake.

Another popular spot for a picnic is the Cave Gardens. This pretty park has a rose garden and spacious lawns. Explore some of Mount Gambier’s many caves, sinkholes and geological formations. Umpherston Sinkhole has gorgeous gardens while Engelbrecht Cave is a popular spot for cave-diving adventures.

Climb to the top of Centenary Tower to enjoy sweeping views across Valley Lake and Marist Park to Mount Gambier’s eastern reaches.

Mount Gambier is easy to reach by car from AdelaideOpens in a new window and MelbourneOpens in a new window, both of which are less than 5 hours’ drive away. The city has a regional airport with services to Melbourne and Adelaide. You can also reach the city by regional train from Melbourne via WarrnamboolOpens in a new window. Add Mount Gambier to your Limestone Coast road trip and enjoy an exciting range of natural attractions. Nearby, you’ll find the Tantanoola Caves, the Naracoorte Caves and Hells Hole.

Presidential Motel
Presidential Motel
3.5 out of 5
152 Jubilee Hwy West, Mount Gambier, SA
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly motel in Mount Gambier. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (939 reviews)
"Clean and tidy but the room wasn’t like the one advertised. Quite dated, with a collapsing shower head. No pool as advertised was offered"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Presidential Motel
The Commodore
The Commodore
4 out of 5
Corner of Jubillee Highway and Penola, Mount Gambier, SA
The price is £58 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£58
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Mount Gambier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (860 reviews)
"only there for one night, but it's been as good as any we've been to , Thanks; Robert."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

The Commodore
The Henty
The Henty
3 out of 5
96 Jubilee Hwy E, Mount Gambier, SA
The price is £50 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£50
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Mount Gambier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (409 reviews)
"Good value for money"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

The Henty
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Comfort behind Crouch In CBD, newly renovated, perfect for the family & pets
Comfort behind Crouch In CBD, newly renovated, perfect for the family & pets
Mount Gambier, SA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Mount Gambier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mount Gambier Catholic Parish ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Great stay
"Excellent accommodation large spacious and wonderful dog yard"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Comfort behind Crouch In CBD, newly renovated, perfect for the family & pets
Aloha Central Premium Studios
Aloha Central Premium Studios
4 out of 5
Bartletts Lane, Mount Gambier, SA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Mount Gambier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Riddoch Art Gallery ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
"Excellent rooms very spacious, clean, exceptional bathroom/shower, close to shopping and local eateries/ main street. There is no reception but check in was very simple and phone correspondence was very good and couldn't do enough to help, very courteous. Price was very reasonable and would certainly ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Aloha Central Premium Studios
Comfort on Crouch- Enjoy this beautiful house right in CBD.
Comfort on Crouch- Enjoy this beautiful house right in CBD.
Mount Gambier, SA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Mount Gambier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mount Gambier Catholic Parish ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
"Perfect little home, clean & comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Comfort on Crouch- Enjoy this beautiful house right in CBD.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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