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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.

Author Event - Raising Happy Children

23 Feb

Mount Gambier Library will host a special author event for parents, caregivers and educators with parenting coach Elizabeth Noske, promoting her bestselling book ‘Mindfull Parent - Parenting with the Brain in Mind’ on Thursday 4 March at 7:00pm.

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'Beauty Empowerment' - Ripley Arcade Mural

19 Feb

A blank wall at the back of Ripley Arcade is the latest space to undergo a colourful transformation as local artist Aileen Costales-Clarke begins working on her mural ‘Beauty Empowerment’ as part of the City of Mount Gambier Creative Arts Fund program.

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Junior Sports Assistance Fund awards cycling star

17 Feb

The Junior Sports Assistance Fund has named talented cyclist Tess Wight as the 2019 Exceptional Junior. Sponsored by the Mount Gambier Commercial Club, the $1000 cash prize is awarded annually to celebrate and acknowledge a ...

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Proposed Waste Service Charge (WSC)

17 Feb

City of Mount Gambier rates notices will highlight the cost of waste disposal from 1 July 2021, in a Council proposal to adjust its rating structure and introduce a Waste Service Charge (WSC) of $200 per year.

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12 Mar

Fringe Mount Gambier

Fringe Mount Gambier takes place across various venues in Mount Gambier and surrounds. With live performances, visual arts, comedy, dance, music and more. Plus an online program delivered straight to your homes. Visit www.fringemountgambier.com.au.

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Latest Events

01 Mar

Economic and Environment Committee Meeting

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09 Mar

Regional Sport and Recreation Centre Committee Meeting

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14 Mar

Longest Lunch Fundraiser

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16 Mar

Council Meeting

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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.