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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.

Fund to support swimmer to attend championships

13 Jun

The City of Mount Gambier Junior Sports Assistance Fund is pleased to support local swimmer Jordy Martin who has been selected in the School SA Swimming Team to compete in the School Sport Swimming Championships to be held in Hobart, Tasmania in July 2018.

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Young baseballer supported by Junior Sports Fund

01 Jun

The City of Mount Gambier Junior Sports Assistance Fund congratulates Brock Keding on his participation in two National Baseball tournaments in recent weeks. Last week Brock competed in the 2018 Senior League National Championship Under 17 Charter Team Adelaide Titans in Lismore, against New South Wales and won silver.

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A history of Australian cooking

29 May

“Tried, Tested and True” is a priceless collection of classic recipes as well as untold stories from Australian Community Cookbooks by bestselling author of “The Australian Blue Ribbon Cookbook”, Liz Harfull. Liz will launch her ...

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Microchip your pet by 30 June

25 May

Following changes to the Dog and Cat Management Act, from 1 July 2018, all dogs and cats must be microchipped. All new generations of dogs and cats (born after 1 July 2018) must be desexed ...

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08 Jul

Carriberrie - VR

Indigenous Australian song and dance in a live-action 3D VR documentary. Join #Carriberrie on an exhilarating cultural journey through time and space. Presented as part of #NAIDOC week 2018.

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27 Jul

Exhibition Openings

Join us at the Main Corner Complex and Riddoch Art Gallery on Friday 27 July at 6pm as we open two new exhibitions:

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Latest Events

21 Jun

Council Assessment Panel Meeting

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22 Jun

Science and Engineering Challenge

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23 Jun

Swinging with the Stars

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30 Jun

Test Event

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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 Information Centre and The Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery 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.