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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.

Aquatic Centre closure in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021

25 Jun

The 2019/2020 Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre swimming season will end one month earlier than usual to enable development work associated with the Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub and the 50 metre outdoor pool refurbishment to proceed. The Aquatic Centre located on Margaret Street will close on 29 February 2020 and the Olympic swimming pool will remain closed for the 2020/2021 season until the hub project is completed in late 2021.

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Grab yourself a bargain book

24 Jun

Friends of the Mount Gambier Library will host the annual Big Book Sale on Saturday 6 July 2019 between 10:00am and 2:00pm. It’s a chance to grab a bargain, with thousands of books for sale - some new, some old, all genres, for all ages, as well as plenty of CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, games and magazines.

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Unique historical stories highlighted

19 Jun

History enthusiast Scott Whitaker will launch ‘Railway Hotels of Australia, Volume 4; SA, NT, TAS and WA’ on Monday 1 July at 7:00pm at the Mount Gambier Library. When author Scott Whitaker started thinking about ...

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Ned Kelly Series launches at the Riddoch

19 Jun

The Riddoch Art Gallery is the only South Australian venue to host Sidney Nolan’s iconic ‘Ned Kelly’ series which will be officially opened locally by Mayor Lynette Martin on Friday 21 June 2019 at 6:00pm ...

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29 Jun

Limestone Coast Symphony Orchestra 2019

The LCSO presents a "Last Night at the Proms" theme for their 2019 season at Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre. Soloists include Naomi Summers, Jordan and Gary Mansell and Daniel Lynn.

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06 Jul

Mount Gambier Boxing Championships

The Mount Gambier Boxing Championships commands the best amateur boxers from SA & VIC to battle it out for state glory.

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Latest Events

10 Jul

Mount Gambier Eisteddfod - Dance Divison

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10 Jul

Kid's Screening - Wide Angle Film Festival

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16 Jul

Council Meeting

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17 Jul

Wide Angle Film Festival

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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 Main Corner and Riddoch Art Gallery

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.