Mount Gambier
Top Places to Visit
Centenary Tower
Phone: 61 08 8724 9750
Walk to Centenary Tower, 190 metres above sea level for spectacular views of the lakes, the city and the beautiful countryside. Opened in 1904, the tower ... more
Haig Vineyard
Phone: 61 08 8725 5414
Haig Vineyard is located south east of the famous Blue Lake just out of Mount Gambier. The vines were planted in 1982 and include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and ... more
Engelbrecht Cave
Phone: 61 08 8723 5552
Engelbrecht Cave is one of the Limestone Coasts fascinating cave sites. Inside the cave you will find a viewing platform and much of the cave is accessible to ... more
Limestone Caves & Sinkholes
Limestone Caves & Sinkholes -- This region is famous for the sinkholes found in many places. Extraordinary dives take place in some of these sinkholes but if ... more
Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre
Phone: 61 08 8723 1283
The Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre is seen as a major leisure facility for the residents of both the southeastern corner of South Australia and the western ... more
Dingley Dell Conservation Park
Phone: 61 08 8738 2221
If you enjoy Australian Poetry, a visit to Dingley Dell Conservation Park is a must. In this peaceful bushland setting lies the cottage of Adam Lindsay Gordon, ... more
Top Places to Eat
Cave Garden Deli
For late night snacks, the Cave Garden Deli is open late on Saturday nights. It is next to the Cave Gardens sinkhole in town. they also sell Domino's pizza (but... more
Golden Chopsticks
Golden Chopsticks The best Chinese restaurant with good service.
South Eastern
South Eastern The first pub on Commercial St East. Has a beer garden and a drive thru bottle shop. You can hire the undercover beer garden for free if you ...
Belgornio's
Belgornio's An authentic Italian restaurant with woodfired pizzas. In the Oatmill Complex. It gets very busy on Saturday nights, but well worth the wait.
Laughton Park Gardens And Tearooms
Phone: 61 08 8725 0479
Laughton Park Gardens and Tearooms is a tranquil oasis consisting of a waterfall descending through four ponds into a lake with a dolphin fountain and an island... more
Spud Train
Spud Train A train shaped vending van which serves baked potatoes. Spudway is a bus selling spuds just like the previous company and can be found just a little ... more
Top Shopping Places
Variety Stores
Variety Stores There are numerous variety stores in Mt Gambier. Go-Lo and Ned's located on Commerical street West, Cheap As Chips on Helen street, the Reject ... more
Centro Shopping Center
Centro shopping center hosts about 40 stores including a supermarket, K-Mart, the Reject Shop and EB Games. The centro shopping centre has a large food court ... more
Petrol Stations
Petrol stations can be found at several locations on Commercial steet. The Mobil on Commercial Street East and the Caltex on Commerical Street West are ... more
Commercial Street
Commercial Street is the shopping street of Mount Gambier. Despite the smaller size of the city, this street is quite long. It takes about 15-20 min to walk ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Flanagan's Irish Pub
Flanagan's Irish Pub also known as 'Flannie's'. Good meals and often has a live band. It gets crowded very quickly as the pub is rabbit-warren like.
The Gambier Hotel
The Gambier Hotel also known as The G. The G has been voted as one of Australia's best pubs and is the most upmarket you'll find in The Mount. Sometimes has a ... more
Shadows Entertainment Complex
Shadows Entertainment Complex Mt Gambier's longest lasting night club. Considered to be a 'dive' by the locals, but has cheap drinks, a reasonable size dance ... more
Alexander's Entertainment Complex
Alexander's Entertainment Complex is a bar/pool hall. Popular with the younger crowd, is basically just a big hall with a bar in the middle. Gets very noisy ...
Top Activity Places
Oatmill Cinema
Oatmill Cinema is open from 10am daily, depending on session times. Movies shown are on par with the times they are shown in the cities. Movie marathons are ... more
Mt Gambier Show
The annual Mt Gambier Show is held on the second last weekend of October. It is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but Thursday does not have rides and stalls ... more
Seabl Basketball
Mt Gambier's SEABL basketball team the Pioneers, Mount Gambier's only national sporting side play at the Icehouse on Friday and Saturday nights (depending on ... more
Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley is located in the Odeon complex - look for the big bowling pin. Despite the fact that the Odeon looks pretty run down, the bowling alley is good ... more
Sir Robert Helpmann
The Sir Robert Helpmann is the theatre complex in Mt Gambier. Dance and local talent galas are often held here, live bands are not unless they are targetted to ... more