Mount Gambier is a modern city nestled at the foot of an extinct volcano - craters now filled with water. Mount Gambier is famous for the "Blue Lake" - a volcanic crater lake that provides the city's water supply - and turns a stunning turquoise blue around November each year.



Just a short drive takes you to the famous Coonawarra, Padthaway and Mount Benson wine regions for cellar door sales, wine tastings and restaurants, or guided tours in the world heritage listed Naracoorte, Tantanoola or to Princess Margaret Rose Caves, or charming seaside towns - Port MacDonnell, Nelson and Robe - for water sports, seal colonies and national parks.