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From 6 September until 21 November 2022, the City of Mount Gambier is operating in an election caretaker period. Our online presence will be altered in accordance with Caretaker Policy. All Council content posted on this website is Authorised by City of Mount Gambier CEO Sarah Philpott, 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier SA.

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The City of Mount Gambier acknowledges the Boandik People as the traditional custodians of the land and water our city sits upon today.

We respect and recognise the deep feelings of attachment and the spiritual relationship Indigenous people have with the land and water.

A Pretty Folly opening at The Riddoch

23 Nov

Enter Kate Rohde’s fantastic world of bold contrasts with her exhibition, A Pretty Folly, opening at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre on Friday 25 November 2022 at 6:00pm.

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2022 Mount Gambier Christmas Parade award winners

21 Nov

Christmas cheer spread across the City as people lined Commercial Street on Saturday 19 November 2022 for the NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade.

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Provisional Results of Councillor Positions

17 Nov

At the end of counting in the local government election for the positions of Councillor for the City of Mount Gambier, provisional results of the postal ballot election have been released.

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Party in the Park Cancelled

17 Nov

Due to the Severe Weather forecast on Saturday, the Party in the Park event has been cancelled. An announcement will be issued at 9:30am Friday 18 November, advising the status of the NF McDonnell Christmas ...

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27 Nov

Blue Lake Fun Run 2022

The Blue Lake Fun Run is back in 2022 with a half marathon.

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28 Nov

Limestone Coast Golf Week 2022

Limestone Coast Golf Week starts its inaugural event !

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Latest Events

29 Nov

Council Meeting

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03 Dec

Dwyer's Boxing Championships

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04 Dec

Crank the Crater - Mount Gambier Cycling Club

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18 Dec

Blue Lake Carols

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Mount Gambier lies half way between Adelaide and Melbourne and strikes the ideal balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and comforts of a small town, between cultural progress and tradition and between modern conveniences and the preservation of natural beauty. Whether you’re here to stay, or just passing through, enjoy the best of both worlds in Mount Gambier.

Mount Gambier Visitor Centre

Provides a warm welcome and a wide range of brochures, with qualified staff ready to assist you to get the best out of your visit to Mount Gambier.

Blue Lake/Warwar

The Blue Lake/Warwar is beautiful all year round, but in November the lake starts its colour change from steel blue to brilliant turquoise blue and then in March it changes back.

Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi Precinct

In the Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi crater, enjoy the free Wildlife Conservation Park with koalas and kangaroos as well as free BBQs and an adventure playground.

Umpherston Sinkhole/Balumbul

Enjoy the beauty of the Umpherston Sinkhole/Balumbul, also known as the sunken garden. See the possums make an appearance at dusk and feed them fruit.

Engelbrecht Cave

Engelbrecht Cave is a unique cave close to the centre of Mount Gambier. Learn about the underground water system and how and why qualified cave divers swim through the water filled passages under the streets and roads of the city.

The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre

The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre features interactive displays and is home to the Volcano movie and South Australia’s premier regional gallery, the Riddoch Art Gallery, showcasing a collection of important artworks, local artists and state and national touring exhibitions.