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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.

Judy Nunn to launch new book Khaki Town

16 Oct

The Mount Gambier Library will host popular Australian actress and award winning author Judy Nunn at the City Hall on Wednesday 30 October 2019 to launch her brand new novel ‘Khaki Town’. Commencing at 7:00pm, the author event will shine a light on recent wartime history.

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City program to celebrate positive ageing

16 Oct

The City of Mount Gambier is celebrating positive ageing from Monday 21 October to Friday 1 November 2019 with a program of events for those in the community aged 55 and over. The program coincides with ZestFest, a statewide festival for modern ageing, and provides opportunities for residents in this demographic to get out and about in Mount Gambier through a range of specially programmed events and activities.

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Residents encouraged to get on their bikes

14 Oct

Mount Gambier residents are encouraged to join commuters across Australia by jumping on their bikes as part of national Ride2Work Day on Wednesday 16 October 2019. More than 150,000 Australians are expected to demonstrate the ...

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Roman experiences on offer at The Riddoch

11 Oct

The Riddoch Art Gallery is hosting the spirit of Rome in Mount Gambier with the award winning exhibition Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World. To complement the exhibition a program of events is ...

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20 Oct

Crank the Crater (Hill Climb)

The Inaugural Mount Gambier Cycling Club Valley Lake Hill Climb ‘Crank the Crater’, will be an open event to anyone who can ride a bike.

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25 Oct

Mount Gambier Show

An agricultural and horticultural show that highlights the local community with displays, livestock judging, indoor exhibits, trade displays, rides and much more.

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Latest Events

20 Oct

ANZBC19 - Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference 2019

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21 Oct

Positive Ageing Program

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24 Oct

Camp Quality esCarpade

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29 Oct

Independent Living Centre - Outreach Service

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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.

The Blue Lake and Aquifer Tours

The Blue Lake 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. On the Aquifer Tour, learn about the aquifer system and hear about local history, folklore and Aboriginal legend.

Valley Lake Precinct

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

Umpherston Sinkhole

Enjoy the beauty of the Umpherston Sinkhole, 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 & Main Corner Complex

The Main Corner features free interactive displays, dioramas and Haigh’s chocolate. The Riddoch Art Gallery, South Australia’s premier regional gallery features a collection of important artworks and also showcases local artists, community groups and both state and national touring exhibitions.