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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.

Disability Access Inclusion Plan Public Consultation

18 Sep

Following endorsement at the September 2020 Council meeting, the draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020 – 2024 framework is now open for public consultation. The plan is a first of its kind for the City of Mount Gambier and outlines how Council proposes to provide equal access to services for all members of the community, regardless of ability.

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Recreation Hub Community Q&A Sessions

17 Sep

City of Mount Gambier will host a series of community Q&A sessions regarding the Community and Recreation Hub project following the completion of the tender process and the execution of the building contract.

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Plans for revised Christmas Parade underway

10 Sep

The 2020 NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade will take the form of a static display at Blue Lake Sports Park due to COVID-19 requirements. The event will be held on Saturday 2 ...

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Australian master of fiction Victoria Purman to visit

04 Sep

Mount Gambier Library will host author Victoria Purman to celebrate her latest release The Women’s Pages on Thursday 17 September 2020 at 7:00pm. Hailed as the master of Australian fiction, Victoria will discuss her latest ...

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Latest Events

21 Sep

Audit Committee Meeting

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06 Oct

People and Place Committee Meeting

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15 Oct

Council Assessment Panel Meeting

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20 Oct

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.