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page 2 Mount Gambier is the major service centre for the Limestone Coast. A thriving progressive community, residents enjoy a quality lifestyle, with city facilities and services, many attractions, a wide range of accommodation, shopping and entertainment are surrounded by volcanic craters, lakes, limestone and underground aquifers.

Mount Gambier is famous for its ‘Blue Lake’ which changes colour dramatically each year. The Blue Lake is just one of the lakes within the three craters of the volcano. The city also boasts beautiful parks

and gardens, caves and sinkholes. An interesting mix of galleries, mount gambier welcome to museums and markets provides an insight into the culture and arts of the town. With fresh local food and wines available at many cafes and restaurants everyone’s tastes are catered for. Destination or Drive through? Mount Gambier’s location half way between Adelaide and Melbourne makes it an ideal stopover for travellers to and from Kangaroo welcome Island, The Great Ocean Road or the Grampians, it is also a perfect destination for longer stays to enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of the surrounding region, the caves and sinkholes, coastline, rivers, lakes and wineries.

Mount Gambier is perfectly positioned to host events and conferences. With many conference and meeting facilities as well as outstanding sporting and recreational facilities it is an ideal location for conferences, sporting events, trade shows and conventions. Accommodation includes 19 Motels, 7 Hotels, 6 Caravan Parks as well as many Bed & Breakfasts.

Contents Unique Attractions...... 4 Blue Lake...... 5 – 7 Mount Gambier Public Library...... 8 The Main Corner...... 9 Arts Drive...... 10 Events...... 11 Family Fun...... 12 – 13 “The Lady Nelson” Visitor & Discovery Centre...... 14 – 15 Mount Gambier’s Heritage...... 16 – 17 Arts, Crafts, Galleries, Souvenirs, Markets...... 18 Food & Wine...... 19 Parks & Gardens...... 20 – 21 Crater Lakes Walks...... 22 – 23 National Parks & Reserves (SA & VIC)...... 24 – 25 Geology...... 26 – 29 Maps: City, District & Regional ...... 30 – 33 Caves & Sinkholes...... 34 Kanawinka Global Geopark...... 35 Nature Walks...... 36 – 37 Short Drives...... 38 – 41 History...... 42 – 43 Recreation, Leisure & Adventure...... 44 – 45 Tours, Cruises & Transport...... 46 Calendar of Annual Events...... 47 Community & Health Services...... 48 – 49 Full disabled facilities Industry...... 50 Facts & Figures...... 51 A Disabled Access Eating Out...... 52 – 55 T Disabled toilet provided Accommodation...... 56 – 59

page 3 Umpherston Sinkhole Guided tours take visitors Nearby is the redeveloped City Once a cave, formed through down into two of the chambers Hall which provides excellent The Crater the dissolution of the limestone, where divers enter the water to facilities for public functions this sinkhole was created when dive under the city. Learn how and conferences. Watson the top of the chamber fell to caves are formed and how the Terrace, city map N16 Lakes underground water filters through the floor of the cave, creating Centenary Tower Comprising of three craters, the perfect environment for its the limestone, making its way to From the car park, walk to the Blue Lake Crater, the Valley ‘sunken’ garden. See pages the Blue Lake. Souvenirs, light Centenary Tower, 190 metres Lake Crater and the Leg of 21 & 28 meals & refreshments available. above sea level for spectacular Mutton Lake Crater, this area Jubilee Hwy West, Originally beautified by James views of the lakes, the City is a significant site within the city map K12 8723 5552 Umpherston around 1886, it is and the beautiful countryside. Kanawinka Geopark. See page 35 open at all times and from dusk Cave Garden Opened in 1904, a small fee Valley Lake provides entry to the tower each evening the area comes - State Heritage Area The Valley Lake is very popular which includes an extensive alive with possums as they This sinkhole was the original all year round with excellent display of early photographs venture into the floodlit gardens source of water for the early playground and recreational of the Crater Lakes area to feed. A large undercover settlers. Famous for its roses, areas. With well kept picnic and a volcanic audio visual. shelter with group seating and the Cave Garden is a great place areas, 16 free gas barbecues, Souvenirs and refreshments free BBQ is provided. Free of for a picnic. Walk down into the covered shelters, large grassed are also available. Binoculars charge entry. Jubilee Hwy East, cave and venture out onto the areas, it can cater for many are supplied. The tower is open city map N25 suspended viewing platforms for families. Nearby is Browne’s Lake an awesome view into the cave. when the flag is flying. Engelbrecht Cave Tour which is again suffering from a This huge complex of limestone During winter, storm water The foundation stone for the fall in the water level as it did caves under the city was first run-off makes its way to the tower was laid on December in 1841. Free of charge entry. explored around 1884. Cave cave forming a spectacular 3rd, 1900, to commemorate the Davison Drive, city map U14 divers, who have undertaken waterfall. It eventually enters the 100 years since Mount Gambier The Wildlife Park underground water system which was sighted and named by intense training, regularly The Park presents indigenous possibly feeds into the Blue Lake. Lt. James Grant aboard “The explore this site and have species of flora and fauna in an provided maps showing the Lady Nelson”. Illuminated at With its spectacular lighting, environment very similar to that extent of this underground cave night, the tower can be seen Cave Garden is well worth a which would have originally been system. See page 28 from many points in the City visit at night. See pages 20 & found in the area. With lookouts, and surrounding district. WA 21 Parks and Gardens for more nature walks at the Valley Lake, Mitchell Walk, city map V11 information. Free of charge entry. the area is an ideal place for 08 8723 9224, 0438 239 224 families to spend many hours of pleasure. Free of charge entry Paul Krummel was the first A Valley Lake area, city map V13 curator of the Cave Garden from The Leg of Mutton Lake Situated in its own smaller crater, the 1880’s to 1920. He initiated surrounded by many varieties of the first community plantings deciduous trees it is popular for its walking trails. This lake has and rose garden. had a history of varying water levels and was recorded as being dry as early as 1859.

Nearby is the Adam Lindsay Gordon Monument, erected in 1887 to commemorate the scene where Gordon on horseback, daringly leapt over a fence, and landed on a narrow ledge above

a 70 metre sheer drop to the Blue attractions Lake. Bay Rd, city map U16 unique attractions

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The Blue Lake is the drinking water for the city

Situated in one of three extinct The Blue Lake and the Crater Aquifer Tours volcanic craters, the Blue Lake Lakes area is a significant site Experience this fascinating 45 The Blue exposes the crystal clear water within the Kanawinka Geopark minute tour which takes visitors that has filtered underground and is a State Heritage Area. in a glass paneled lift down the Lake is through the limestone, passing See page 35 original dolomite well shaft, slowly beneath the city. from which water was originally The Blue Lake Reception Centre 500 metres extracted. Walk through a Each year in November the lake provides public facilities and a tunnel to see the Blue Lake at starts its colour change from comprehensive interpretation of across and close proximity. Learn about the winter steel blue to brilliant the volcanic area. hydrology of Mount Gambier’s turquoise blue and then in March Tours down into the crater of water supply and the aquifer 70 metres changes back to steel blue. Many the Blue Lake operate from the system. Hear the interesting theories have been advanced Reception Centre. T stories of local history, European deep about this mystery. See page 7 The 3.6 km road and walking settlement, folklore and aboriginal With average depths of 70 track around the circumference of legend. Souvenirs, local crafts metres, the lake contains 36,000 the lake provides access to many and refreshments available. John million litres (ML). It is the source viewing points. The underpass Watson Drive, city map U17 of water to the city 3,500 ML between the Blue Lake and 08 8723 1199 is pumped annually from the the Leg of Mutton Lake offers lake into holding tanks which great views of both areas. John gravity feed water to the city Watson Drive, city map W17 and surrounds. No swimming or diving is permitted.

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No other lake changes colour so dramatically every year

Why Blue? of all incident visible radiation calcite. The calcite, with humic Absorption of light Mount Gambier’s Blue Lake except blue by finely crystalline substances attached, falls to in water is unique. There are lots of calcite in the surface of the lake. the floor of the lake. So during It is absorption that plays the blue lakes in the world, but no summer, the surface waters have However, the natural colour of major role in affecting the other lake changes colour so the humic substances removed water is blue, and for the same colour of the emergent light. dramatically every year. and hence the natural blue colour reasons that the sky is blue. All light absorption that takes of the water is more evident. place in water is attributable to Is Blue Lake blue? Therefore, Blue Lake (and all 4 components. Water absorbs Sunlight enters the lake, and a lakes) should be blue. Management issues only weakly in the blue and small proportion comes back out Human activities are likely to The question to answer is green regions of the spectrum again. The proportion, and colour influence the colour of Blue Lake, therefore: Why does Blue Lake but is significant in the red end. of the light that comes back out therefore, an understanding of become less blue in winter? Soluble humic substances (eg is controlled by processes called the colour change processes tannins) strongly absorb blue scattering and absorption Why does Blue Lake is needed so the lake and its light. Particulate matter does (described in diagram 1, change colour? environments can be managed not absorb light strongly. Algae opposite page). The colour change is due to the to preserve the annual colour absorbs blue and red. (see removal of humic substances (eg change. Important factors that In summer, the light coming out diagram 3) tannins) from the upper part of might affect the colour of the of the lake contains a range of the lake by calcite precipitation. lake if they are altered are the colours, but the dominant colour The humic substances are yellow inflowing groundwater chemistry; is blue. In winter there is far less in colour, because they absorb the lake water chemistry; and the light (and when looked at in detail blue light. The humic substances water depth in the lake. it contains more green colour). come from dead algae and land Yes - Blue Lake is blue. Scattering of light in water vegetation. Calcite precipitates Water, gases and small particles when the lake water warms Why is Blue Lake blue? (i.e. less than 0.0000005m Is it blue dye? A bunyip? A during summer. diameter) scatter light in all range of explanations have been The lake water flows into the directions (see diagram 2) due proposed over the last century. lake through limestone rocks, to density fluctuation scattering. It was also proposed that the and the water contains lots of Blue light is scattered more blue colour was caused by dissolved limestone. When the strongly than red light, and fluorescence of dissolved organic lake water warms up in summer, therefore more blue light is matter which builds up seasonally the limestone precipitates out backscattered toward the surface in the upper layers of the lake. of the water. As it happens, the of the lake than red light. Particles Another theory was that the blue humic substances are chemically much larger than the wavelength colour was caused by absorption attracted to the calcite crystals of light (>0.000005m) scatter light and co-precipitate with the in the forward direction. page 6 Winter - August Autumn - May In winter, the lake is green-grey. It is thoroughly stirred up with dead As the top layer of water cools in autumn the calcite production slows algae which are mixed into the top of the lake. The amount of light dramatically but the mass flux of organic material continues. entering and therefore coming out of the lake is at its lowest. The lake The concentrations of algae in the near surface water increases and appears less blue due to absorption of blue light by humic substances the colour returns to aqua. New and old humic substances are mixed in the near-surface water. Low rates of calcite precipitation are into the surface water from below, which is the probable cause of insufficient to remove the humic substances from the water column the colour change. The addition of humic substances to the water hence the water clarity is poor. increases the absorbency of light in the blue end of the spectrum.

Spring - November Summer - February The lake commences stratification in spring forming a thin layer of In summer, the calcite continues to form. The calcite continues to warm water which cuts off deep circulation in the lake. Degassing of strip the humic substances (which come mostly from dead algae in CO2 modifies the pH of the surface water promoting precipitation of the lake) from the water (through a chemical reaction) in the top of calcite. An abundance of white calcite forms near the surface of the the lake, and the calcite and humic substances settle to the bottom of lake, making the water appear brighter blue. The calcite comes from the the lake. As more and more humic substances are removed through groundwater inflow from the adjacent limestone and dolomite aquifer. summer, the lake becomes deeper and deeper blue. (The humic The high rate of calcite production removes the humic acids from the substances being produced by algae deeper in the lake don’t get into water column. The spring colour change results principally from the the water near the top of the lake because the lake stratification in introduction of significant quantities of finely crystalline calcite. summer prevents mixing of the two water layers).

1. Scattering and absorption 3. Absorption of light in water

Summer The amount and colour of blue lake

/nm the light coming out of Blue blue lake 2 ) Lake in summer and winter -1

Winter Amount of light (uE/m Absorption coefficient (m 2. Scattering of light in water

Colour of light

Prepared by Andrew Telfer & Kylie Hyde, Australian Water Environments Pty Ltd PO Box 171 Kent Town 5071

page 7 Hailed as “the best smaller city public library in the world”, a must for

all visitors library to Mount public library Gambier.

Mount Gambier Public Library

This vibrant dynamic space is for Under 5’s story time and people of all ages to connect, craft sessions are held every play, learn, socialise or sit, read Tuesday and Friday, 10.30am and enjoy. Organised into six during school term. Baby “rooms” or zones that group Bounce and Rhyme sessions together related materials are every Tuesday at 2.15pm featuring multimedia resources, during the school term. 18 public access computers, Sessions are free and no many events, authors visits, bookings are required. Special musical performances, and School holiday programs are a fantasy world of caves and also available at varying times. underwater adventures for For those interested in local children to explore. history, family history and Check out the Bookmark Cafe, a genealogy the Library has the great meeting place with the best Les Hill Historical collection view in Mount Gambier over the featuring: Mount Gambier and Cave Gardens. regional local history books, Mount Gambier records dating Light bright and airy you will back to 1876, a large variety Library Opening Hours: find the library bold, interactive of newspapers dating back to Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm and entertaining. Sit and enjoy, 1861, online cemetery records, Saturday: 10.00am – 2.00pm, Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm listen to music, play interactive births deaths marriages for computer games, watch TV, surf Public Holidays: 12.00pm - 3.00pm, South Australia, Victoria, NSW, the net. Closed: Christmas, New Years Day, Easter Friday & Anzac Day (am) Tasmania and Queensland. To aid your research a computer, microfilm reader, microfiche, and scanner are also available.

Also available to access is a collection of over 16,000 historical photos dating back to 1850.

Free City Bike Hire

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~ Earth Fire Water ~ Features: When the first white settlers arrived Riddoch Art Gallery: The Living Green Wall: Riddoch Art Gallery is South Creates continuity of the Cave in the district in 1841 in search of new Australia’s premier regional Garden landscape as well as art gallery. providing a natural shading device grazing land, they discovered a valuable for the glass atrium wall. The Foyer Light Show: secret which local Aboriginals had Moving images of molten lava The Balcony: and flowing water are projected Offers spectacular view across shared since the dream time: a cave onto glass windows, while the City. This is the perfect containing fresh, sweet water in plentiful the cave feature wall at the spot for functions, weddings, entrance to the Main Corner exhibitions and displays, with supply. precinct is washed in a deep direct access to the King’s Floor blue light reflecting the colour and the Dress Circle theatrette. The water became the foundation and transformation of the Blue Lake. The Dress Circle: lifeblood of a community, and today, the Sound & Light Show Free screenings of “Volcano” The AT THE CAVE GARDEN: Story of Earth Fire and Water. Cave Garden remains at the heart of our A spectacular sound and light A 112 seat venue available for City pulsing with life and promise. show which tells our Indigenous concerts, drama productions, Dreamtime stories. Best viewed film screenings, lectures, private down in the cave. Nightly - times functions. But every heart needs a soul and that vary to season and daylight Haigh’s Chocolates: savings. soul is the Main Corner precinct. Haigh’s Chocolates actually The King’s Floor: started in Mount Gambier. Their Multi-touch discovery light tables shop was located inside the and illuminated displays detail King’s Theatre (now the Riddoch The Main Corner Mount Gambier’s pioneering Art Gallery). South Australia’s history, famous persons, forestry iconic store has now returned. Mount Gambier and timber industry, pastoral The Main Corner project connects the existing buildings via multi- heritage, indigenous culture, purpose spaces and a striking new entrance foyer. The City Hall geography and recent history. terrace now flows through to Bay Road at ground level, while a glass A Wyrie Swamp Diorama: atrium provides access to the rejuvenated Riddoch Art Gallery and Tells the story of how the world’s upper floor spaces. oldest known boomerang was The completion of this project brings the Garden Square vision unearthed. to life, with the Cave Garden, Civic Centre, Sir Robert Helpmann Deep Cave Engravings: Theatre, Mount Gambier Library, 1884 marble fountain and the More than 30,000 years old former site of the Town Baths included in this precinct. have been replicated in a cave constructed by local artist Kelvin OPENING HOURS: Smibert. Monday to Friday 10.00am-5.00pm Weekends/Public Holidays 10.00am - 3.00pm Free City Bike Hire

Closed: Christmas Day, New Years Day, Easter Friday, Anzac Day (am) page 9 Mount Gambier has many public art pieces some of which are the legacy of the National Limestone Sculpture arts drive Symposium held

arts drive arts biannually in Mount Gambier.

Memories in a Suitcase

The symposium celebrates the Limestone which underpins our whole region; a walk around the city centre can take in some of these pieces whilst a drive around the wider city area allows the visitor to view many more.

Within the city centre start with The Old Mount Gambier Gaol is Two sculptures including “Quite Victory” can be viewed at our earliest piece of public art the the home of the Symposium and “Presence” by Stephen the Centenary Tower car Park by Fountain in the Cave Gardens, three of the pieces are located Schubert can be viewed at the Craig Mesdon the shape of the presented to the town by Captain there: Verisimilar by local artist Mount Gambier Bowling Club, boulder inspired the wing form. Gardiner in 1884 the grandfather Ivo Tadic which explores the Commercial St West as well as Single sculptures can also be of Sir Robert Helpmann. notion of likeness to the real “The Pod” by Pam Procter is viewed at Melaleuca Park School things. “A Wonderful Life” by designed with simplicity in mind Also view the wind impelled on Pick Ave “Looking Local” Tony Bishop of Adelaide is based to show the beauty of the ancient sculpture “ Peformance” by by Tianee Hurst, and at Mount on a lotus seed pod from the materials. Directly behind the Adelaide artist Max Lyle. Gambier Child Care Centre Botanic Gardens in Adelaide and Bowling Club in Vansittart Park is Derrington St is “Bowl of Tears” In the Library forecourt you will Fast Food by James Darling a mural on the water tank by local by Birgit Grapentin in which the find the sculpture “Memories in artists Robert and Anne Miles. Two sculptures can also be artist responds to the impact of a Suitcase” by acclaimed sculptor viewed at the Lady Nelson Flinders University Rural medical the Victorian Bushfires in 2009. Silvio Aponyi, recognising the Visitor and Discovery Centre, Clinic in Vivienne Ave is home to importance of migration to our “Vessel” by Siv Grave and John “In your Heart” by Murray Haines local community. Turpie is a metaphor for a vessel and “Shadows” by Pam Procter. Ceramic and Mural Redgum seats and the importance of historic are featured at four sites within voyages made to the Limestone National Limestone Sculpture Symposium the city; one in front of the Border Coast; “Accident with a Ute” by Watch office in Commercial St Alexander Sexton explores water East; another in front of Plants and how we conserve it. on Sturt in Sturt St; opposite the One art work can be viewed at Post Office in Helen St; and one Tenison College, “I’m all Ears” in the front of the Mount Gambier by Graham Wilson near the Hotel Bottle Shop on Penola Rd. main entrance to the school off At the Umpherston Sinkhole Sheperdson Rd. Another two “Cenotes and other Encounters” are on adjacent White Avenue, was created by local artist Ivo Admella 150 by Greg Johns and Tadic, he was inspired by the Jamie Willis commemorates the geological process which created wreck of the SS Admella which the region’s sinkholes and caves. sank in 1859 near Carpenter Rocks; and Sea Grasses by Silvio Apponyi was created to compliment the adjacent Admella 150. page 10 eventsevents

Mount Gambier Mount Gambier is a 4.5 - Perfect Event Destination hour drive from both Mount Gambier is a thriving Support Division located at Melbourne and Adelaide city set in an ancient landscape “The Lady Nelson” Visitor of volcanic craters, lakes and and Discovery Centre. with daily one hour flights underground water ways. The Support Team assist It provides many unique to and from both cities. with the following: experiences for a memorable event. • Local Knowledge Adelaide As the Limestone Coasts • Venue Selection & Advice Regional Centre and the Largest • Accommodation City in Regional South Australia, requirements Mount Gambier boasts many • Itinerary Planning Melbourne attractions including the world • Funding Advice famous Blue Lake. & Assistance First Class conference and event • Catering Selection & Advice facilities catering for up to 1200 • Promotion & Marketing people with extended services Mount Gambier for much larger groups. • Administrative Support • Event Timing A multitude of cafes, restaurants and accommodation options, • Tourist Information Packs Mount Gambier delivers (pre event mail outs or excellence within a relaxed at your Event) regional setting. • Image Gallery of motivational images Event organisers also enjoy the of the region support of the Mount Gambier City Council through the Event

See page 47 for ‘Calendar of Annual Events’ or visit the online Events Calendar at www.mountgambiertourism.com.au

Contact “The Lady Nelson” Visitor & Discovery Centre Phone: 08 8724 9750 Tollfree: 1800 087 187 Fax: 08 8723 2833 Email: [email protected] www.mountgambiertourism.com.au page 11 fun! family fun! family

Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre

Wildlife Park Wander through the Valley Lake crater to see indigenous species of flora and fauna in a free-range environment. With lookouts and nature walks it’s an ideal place for families to enjoy many hours of fun and discovery. Valley Lake area, city map V13 Umpherston Sinkhole Visit during the day to see the beauty of its terraced gardens, or at night to see possums venture into the floodlit sinkhole and gardens to feed. Jubilee Highway East, city map N25 The Treehouse Play Café Enjoy a coffee or snack, while the children burn off some energy, playing, exploring and learning in our unique indoor adventure playground environment, which includes two inflatable jumping castles. Best suited for children 0 – 12 years. Catering for birthday parties. Bay Road (enter via Heriot Street) city map O16 08 8723 2045 Ten Pin Bowling Choose from a wide range of recreational activities for children of all ages. Commercial Street West, city map N14 08 8723 2442 Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre Choose from the various heated outdoor pools. Don’t miss “The Lady Margaret Street, city map P15 08 8723 1283 Nelson” Discovery Centre Centro Mount Gambier Shopping Centre Open 7 days a week with over 40 retailers, food court and free Learn about the limestone and how it was formed from millions parking. Helen Street, city map O15 08 8725 2661 of shells, bones and fossils; wander through The Wetlands to see the animals that were here before we were; meet Christina Smith Oatmill Cinema Complex as she changes into a ghostly figure and tells us about working A wide range of the latest release movies. in the 1800s; walk on the exciting glass floor of The Cave Walk, Percy Street, city map M17 08 8724 9150 make the volcano erupt in The Geology Room. Bike Riding For the whole family... Free Bike Hire available from The Main Corner, The Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre & The Library.

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The Valley Lakes Recreation Area Be sure to spend time in the two outstanding playgrounds one in the Valley Lakes Recreation Area, the other at Vansittart Park.

Beaches Soak in the beauty of one of the many beaches within 30 minutes drive of the city. Little Blue Lake For the older and more adventurous, swim in the cool depths of the lake. Mount Salt Road, district map P6 Canoe Take a canoe trip along the Glenelg River where camping sites provide facilities for day visitors. Bushland Walk to see wombats, kangaroos, emus and many species of birds. See page 36 Mount Schank Take the exhilarating walk to the top of the volcano crater, for wonderful views of the surrounding area. Follow the trail around a section of the rim to the steep track to the bottom of the crater. See Page 36. Post Office Road, district map Q9 Fishing Enjoy at one of the peaceful landings along the Glenelg River or from the jetty or breakwater at Port MacDonnell.

page 13 “The Lady Nelson” Visitor Centre When visiting Mount Gambier, make your first stop at “The Lady Nelson” Visitor Centre. Our friendly staff will help you get the most out of your stay in Mount Gambier. Offering up to date information about all of the local attractions and accommodation for the Mount Gambier area.

A wide range of souvenirs visitor centre visitor visit and local products are on offer, featuring gourmet food products, lavender, pottery, olive oils, handmade chocolates, ‘the lady nelson’ exclusive range of local jewellery and much more.

The Centre serves an average of 80,000 visitors annually, and provides a personalised information service on Mount Gambier and The Limestone The Centre Coast. Ask for free copies of the Mount Gambier Visitor Guide, serves an district and regional maps. A wide range of information is average of provided for all South Australian 80,000 visitors and Victorian regions. Theatrette annually, and Admission to our Theatrette is provides a free and you can watch a variety personalised of locally produced films. information service on Mount Gambier and The Limestone Coast

“The Lady Nelson” Visitor & Discovery Centre 35 Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier Phone: 08 8724 9750 Tollfree: 1800 087 187 Fax: 08 8723 2833 Email: [email protected] www.mountgambiertourism.com.au

Open 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (SA Time) Monday - Friday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays. Closed Christmas Day. Extended hours during periods of seasonal demand.

“The Lady Nelson” Visitor & Discovery Centre is a division of The City of Mount Gambier.

page 14 “The Lady Nelson” The Geology Room The Cave Walk Venture into The Geology Room Walk on the exciting glass floor in The Cave Discovery Centre to see and hear the neon volcano Walk to see illuminated fossil rocks strewn with explode. As you approach the Take a tour of “The Lady Nelson” kangaroo and other bones to represent a typical neon volcano, it suddenly bursts Discovery Centre - see ancient cave floor of the area. See 40,000 year old fossils into volcanic activity, rumbling fossils and learn about our history and examples of aboriginal art as featured on the and erupting with steam, smoke and geology… walls. Look out for the “Cave Explorer” and lights. Learn about the The Under-Sea World fascinating geological activity Step back in time, through The of the area. Watch the video of Under-Sea World of fish, see diving in the famous Blue Lake. the birds and animals which contributed to the making of our HMS Lady Nelson limestone geology 40 million View the full size replica HMS years ago. Lady Nelson, originally weighing 60 tons, it was designed by The Wetlands Captain John Schanck to map and Wander through The Wetlands. chart shallow waters. Lieutenant Learn the history of aboriginal James Grant, at the age of 28, middens. was commissioned to sail HMS See the South East Region Lady Nelson to Sydney. through the eyes of the It was the first vessel to sail early settlers when they first eastward through Bass Strait. discovered and settled the Sailing on latitude 38o south, at district. Interact with the 8.00am on December 3rd, 1800, exhibits and share some of the the first Australian land was experiences of the explorers sighted. and the local aboriginals. Walk through time to our country as The first mountain was named it is today unfolding some of after Captain Schanck (Mount discover the mysteries of our history and Schank) and the second mountain discovery centre ‘the lady nelson’ geology. after Lord Gambier R.N. (Mount Gambier). Cape Northumberland Christina Smith and Cape Banks were also Relax in front of the fascinating named. Learn about the voyage 3D Spectravision and meet of discovery in the year 1800 and Christina Smith as her ghostly of life on this early sailing ship. figure steps down from the photograph to tell of her Free City Bike Hire experiences in the 1800s.

Learn how the pastoral, forestry and tourism industries evolved. Discover some of the fascinating features and interesting characters who fashioned the Mount Gambier District of today.

“The Lady Nelson” Discovery Centre A World of Fascination not to be Missed

Self Guided Tours from 9.00 am - 4.15 pm Mon - Fri, 10.00 am - 3.15 pm Sat - Sun (SA Time)

Prices including GST Adult $4.00 Concession $2.00 Family (2+4) $10.00

page 15 Take in the beauty of Mount Gambier’s Heritage Buildings constructed from local limestone and the unique pink to orange dolomite which is cut from local quarries. Stroll around the Old Town Hall precinct, with its old world charm and the re-developed modern City Hall which overlooks the Cave Gardens. Museums & Heritage Sites The Gaol Built in 1866, the former Mount Gambier Gaol was operational up to 1995. Today it is available for budget accommodation with a difference. See Page 56. Margaret Street, city map P14 08 8723 0032 The Glencoe Woolshed Glencoe Station was subdivided for closer settlement in 1903. The town of Glencoe grew around the Woolshed, which has been restored to its original splendor by the National Trust. The Woolshed, built in 1863 by Leake Bros, features cathedral like arched Blackwood beams and roof timbers marked with Roman numerals. 38 blade shearers operated in the shed at any time and it was never mechanized. Main Rd, Glencoe, district map S30 08 8739 4320 (Glencoe General Store)

Mount Gambier Community RSL Town Hall The collection of Military Memorabilia, housed at the clubrooms in Sturt Street, is considered one of Australasia’s best RSL collections. It includes artifacts, items and photographs from 1815 to the Vietnam War. Sturt Street, city map 016 08 8725 8181 Antiques & Collectables Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum Blue Lake Furniture Buying and selling second hand furniture, household goods, collectables A small museum with a large display covering 30 ships that were and knick knacks. Elizabeth Street, city map N15 08 8723 6181 wrecked on the coast. View a collection of maritime artifacts and discover the early history of Port MacDonnell and information on the Cash City Clearance Centre current local fishing industry. Charles Street, Port MacDonnell, Buys and sells second hand collectables and an assortment of district map Y7 08 8738 7259 furniture and household goods. Commercial St East, city map N17 Nangwarry Forestry & Logging Museum 08 8724 7673 The Museum presents the history of forestry through the ages. Charlicks Bazaar Riddoch Hwy, Nangwarry, district map Q32 0422 958 005 Located in an old galvanized iron warehouse on the old railway station Dingley Dell, Adam Lindsay Gordon’s Cottage site. Charm awaits those who enter, with a stunning array of antiques, Home of Adam Lindsay Gordon from 1864-67. See some of the collectables, rustic and secondhand furniture. Front and rear access works and personal effects of Adam Lindsay Gordon, Australia’s first available. 6 Margaret Street, city map P15 08 8723 9704 poet and horseman extraordinaire. Take a short walk through Dingley Goods and Chattels Dell Conservation Park to see an abundance of wildlife. Antiques, bric-a-brac and furniture, collectables, china, glassware, Dingley Dell Road, district map Y7 08 8738 2221 ornaments, books, records, CD’s, are bought and sold. Feast’s Private Classic Car Collection & Memorabilia Crouch Street, city map P18 08 8725 9765 Take a walk down memory lane. Open when signs are out or phone Nell’s Collectables for viewing. Lower Nelson Road, Port MacDonnell 0429 368 342 Selling small furniture, antique and unusual collectables. National Trust Old Court House 6/68 Gray Street, city map N15 08 8723 5255 A limestone and dolomite building with original courtroom furniture. Pioneer Country Furniture Take time out and sit in the jury box, view the judge’s chambers and Selling antiques and second hand furniture, reproduction brass inspect the cells. This fascinating 1865 Court House incorporates local handles, bric a brac, specialising in custom made furniture using history, past law records and photographic representations of past a variety of solid timbers. Allan Drive city map N7 08 8723 6340 events. Mock Trials are available by appointment only and are popular with coach and school groups. Bay Road, city map Q15 08 8725 7011 Admella Discovery Trail A heritage and nature based touring route of 130 kms, in and around Mount Gambier. The trail passes through Robe, Beachport, Millicent, Carpenter Rocks, Port MacDonnell, Mount Gambier, Nelson and Portland. It follows 21 maritime themed interpretive trail markers which emotively recount the tale of the Wreck of The Admella. Ask at Visitor Information Centers for a full map of the Trail. page 16 heritage mount gambier’s heritage

Cemeteries Heritage Walks & Drives The Lake Terrace Cemetery Church Hill Walk The Lake Terrace Cemetery provides the history of some of the early Includes Mount Gambier’s earliest places of worship and many settlers and a cross section of the community who have been interred historic buildings. since 1868. The historical wrought iron gates of the cemetery were Templar Terrace Walk erected in 1884 and the Gothic style Sexton’s Cottage was built in Covers a triangular section of the city encompassing the area 1904. City map S18 between Bay Road, Lake Terrace West and O’Halloran Terrace. Pioneer Park Highlights include the Helpmann Home, the birthplace of Sir Robert The site of Mount Gambier’s first official cemetery which was used Helpmann and also the Old and New Courthouses. for interments from 1854 to 1913. City map U17 City Centre Heritage Walk Lutheran Cemetery, Meischel Park Takes you through the city centre and its historic buildings, a brochure A plaque acknowledges the 76 burials between 1864-1907. Some is available. Information and images are located on red gum bollards original headstones from this site have been relocated to St. Martin’s at the front of each building. Lutheran Church grounds. City map Q18 Vansittart Park Walk Mount Gambier Gaol Includes Mia Mia the home of Dr Wehl, one of the town’s first public The site of the three unmarked graves of murderers. City map P14 schools, some commercial buildings including the first Commercial Bank of South Australia. Carinya Gardens Cemetery and Crematorium Set in approximately 7ha of gardens, has been used since 1966. North & South Drive City map W8 Covers a more extensive area than the walks, for those wanting to drive the historical areas. Further information on burials can be obtained from the Mount Gambier Public Library and “The Lady Nelson” An information booklet or a map of these walks Visitor Centre. is available for purchase from “The Lady Nelson”. A free comprehensive guide to the historical sites of Mount Gambier is available from “The Lady Nelson”.

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol was For local or family history research and cemetery opened on April 4th 1866 and enquiries contact: Mount Gambier History Group Inc continued operating until 1995. PO Box 252, Mount Gambier 5290 It was built from pink and grey Christina Smith’s book “The Booandik Tribe of South Dolomite brought in by bullock Australian Aborigines” has been copied and is also available for sale. wagon from Tantanoola. page 17

Shopping is easy in Mount Gambier with most major outlets in easy walking distance of the city centre. Parking is free; take the time to explore the many antique shops, galleries and markets plus numerous speciality shops, major

retailers and supermarkets. Late night arts shopping is available Thursday evenings, & markets arts, crafts arts, crafts and many of the major retailers are open extended hours seven days a week. Riddoch Art Gallery

Arts, Crafts, Galleries & Souvenirs The Riddoch Art Gallery Accessed via the Main Corner, the Gallery is located in what was once the Kings Theatre. The Gallery incorporates three exhibition spaces, and is one of the state’s finest regional public galleries. Offering a broad range of art works and national touring exhibitions, the Riddoch houses a permanent collection of 19th and 20th Century paintings, sculptures, Aboriginal Art from Central Australia as well as a research library. Free Admission. Commercial St East, city map N16 08 8723 9566 Little Goat Gallery Little Goat Gallery is an exhibition and studio space that provides an innovative platform for contemporary art. Artwork from both local and interstate artists. Hosts art classes for small groups. Place to find a unique gift. 50 Sturt Street, city map 018 0422 846 698 Echo Farm Markets Pioneer Farm offering insight into agriculture and ordinary farm Mount Gambier Rotary Community Market life in Australia from1900-1950, items for sale include traditional Home baked cakes, fruit and vegetables, potted plants, freshly cut toys, personal care products, kitchen linen, confectionary, leather flowers, hand crafted local products, clothing, bric-a-brac, canteen and products, stationery, heritage items, mostly Australian made. BBQ. Operated every Saturday by the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier. Lot 899 Tollner Road, city map N1 08 8725 1482 Ample parking. Free entry. Cold Store Country Gallery Jubilee Highway East, city map M22 0403 410 527 From apple shed to local art hang, Blue Water Wine and sparkling Molony’s Market and Arts Centre apple ciders: tasting available, special events, function centre. Variety of stalls including locally produced crafts, woodwork, lead Clarke Road O.B. Flat, district map N12 08 8726 8302 lighting, painting, toys, plants, local produce, fish, clothing and garden The Jolly Swagman Souvenirs ornaments. Hot and cold food available. Open Saturday and Sunday. & Sporting Memorabilia Free admission, parking available at rear via hotel car park. A range of pottery made by local artist Trevor Pitt. Select from 155 Commercial Street West, city map N13 0438 800 475 a wide range of souvenirs and AFL licensed merchandise. Limestone Coast Food Group Farmers Market 7 Commercial Street East, city map N16 08 8725 0751 Produce direct from growers and makers of food in the Limestone Blue Lake Print Gallery Coast Region. Organic fruit, vegetables, juices, herbs, honey, cake, Extensive range of photographic prints and souvenirs by local bread, chocolates, native bush foods, seafood, meats, preserves and photographer Kelvin Ruge, featuring the Limestone Coast and coffee. BBQ and tasting available. Free admission and parking. surrounding areas. Personalised souvenirs and gifts using your own Market held at various locations within Limestone Coast Region photo or choose one of ours. Commercial St West, city map N14 08 8766 0028 08 8725 9198 Nangula Market Umpherston Tours and Souvenirs Held on the 2nd Sunday morning of every month from February to Guided tours of the sinkhole are available, souvenirs and December. Stalls selling craft, clothes, vegetables, bric-a-brac and refreshments available, enquire at the kiosk. Jubilee Highway East, home cooked fares. Light luncheon available. city map N26 0439 432 653 Princes Highway, regional map R28 08 8724 7332

page 18 food winefood & wine Succulent seafood, fresh herbs, meat and game, fruit, berries, boutique cheeses, indigenous spices there is something to satisfy everyone’s tastes, our rich, fertile volcanic soil provides food rich in intensity and flavour. Fine dining to casual eateries, gourmet food shops and markets with local homemade goodies you’ll find it all in Mount Gambier.

1. Yoey’s Traditional 4. Whispehring Vines Wine Fine Foods Sales Outlet Specialising in gift baskets Purchase cool climate Cabernet offering a full range of Sauvignon directly from the Australian and imported grower. Open by appointment. cheeses, gourmet foods, Childs Road, district map N9 chocolates, confectionary and 08 8726 8008 local produce, cheese available 5. Haig Vineyards for tasting. James Street, Open for cellar door sales, city map N14 08 8725 7710 producing Pinot Noir, Cabernet 2. The Old Apple Farm Sauvignon and early and late Blue Water Wines harvest Chardonnay, all grown An extensive range of boutique on the rich soil surrounding the cool climate red and white extinct volcanic crater of Mount wine. Nestled amongst vines Gambier. Square Mile Rd, and apple orchard. The cellar district map K11 08 8725 5414 doors offers wine, cheeses and 6. Bimbimbi Cherries local coffee. An onsite gallery Visit during the cherry season offers local art works, imported for cherries, home made jewellery and antiques. jams and sauces. See first 77 Clarke Road, district map N11 hand the growing, picking and 08 8726 8302 grading operations. Open mid 3. Caroline Hills Vineyard December to mid January. Boutique vineyard establishing Glencoe, regional map R31 a reputation for excellent Pinot 08 8739 4066 Noir, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon 7. Herbert Vineyard Blanc and Chardonnay. Mini winery with cellar door Vineyard and winery open by sales overlooking a hedge appointment. Cellar door sales. maze. Appointments for wine Norman Road, district map 014 sales welcome. Bishop Rd, 08 8725 8857 district map G12 0458 849 090

Premium grapes have been grown in the region for more than a century. See pages 52 - 55 for the wide selection of eating houses in Mount Gambier & District.

page 19 Nurseries Conboy’s Nurseries Plants on Sturt Stocking a wide range of popular Relax over coffee and cake or indoor and outdoor plants, browse through the range of specialising in roses, fruit trees, pots, plants, water features, pots, water features and outdoor giftware and unique statuary living. Open 7 days. Princes Open 7 days. Sturt Street, Highway, district map K3 city map O17 08 8725 2236 08 8725 3301 Gardenarium & The Pot Shop Specialising in perennials, cottage plants, topiary and self grown roses. Wander through the roses in spring and summer or choose from a wide range of pots, water and garden features. Bay Road/ cnr Florence Street, district map K11 08 8723 1325

Cave Garden in Winter

Cave Garden Clarke Park Rosebrook Gardens Early pioneers settled around The small sheltered public Features English and native trees this area to access the ample enjoyment area is situated on the set in 3 acre garden with ponds supply of fresh water. Today it is outskirts of Port MacDonnell, it and roses. Morning and afternoon surrounded by beautiful gardens is one of the entrances into the tea available, and produce for and is most famous for its Germein Reserve, and makes an sale. Antiques, old furniture and roses. Picnic and toilet facilities ideal place for picnics. Here, the china available. Millicent Road, are provided. The sculptures in underground water bubbles up Compton, district map E7 the park, “Performance”, were as a natural spring. Toilet facilities 08 8739 9336 created by Max Lyle. Watson Tce, and wood BBQ’s provided.

Vansittart Park

city map N16 Springs Road, Port MacDonnell, Beautifully manicured gardens, parks district map Y6 08 8738 2380 Aberfoyle Garden bowling green, sports arena and 2 ha of spacious lawns, rose Lions Park large playground with sheltered arbours, 700 roses, a variety of Provides the other entrance to areas, popular with families. The shrubs, annual bulbs, perennials, Germein Reserve. An ideal place memorial, erected in the centre water features, plant nursery, old for picnics with BBQ facilities and of the gardens, was unveiled in

parks and gardens tool collection, weddings, groups Liberty swing. A Springs Road, October 1922 to commemorate and coaches welcome. School Port MacDonnell, district map Y6 those men from the district who died in the Great War. Road, Kongorong, district map P2 08 8738 2380 08 8738 9269 The gates at the entrance Germein Reserve were erected in May 1959 as Laughton Park Gardens See native flora and birdlife a memorial to the fallen of the whilst strolling on the boardwalk, and Tearooms Second World War. A garden for 1.5 ha of garden and water just a short drive from Port the blind and a biblical garden are features, enjoy a Devonshire tea MacDonnell, entrance via Clarke recent additions. In 1991 a new in the large secluded tea rooms Park or Lions Park. Springs Road, rotunda was completed to house with views of the lake. Enquiries Port MacDonnell, district map Y6 the Krupp field gun which was for groups, weddings and 08 8738 2380 captured during the Great War. coaches most welcome. Waterfall Gardens The Federation Arch at the entry A Brim Brim Road, Yahl, of Vansittart Park Oval draws its Nestled beside the bank of district map M12 08 8725 0479 inspiration from a similar arch that the Glenelg River, half an hour spanned the main intersection in drive from Mount Gambier, the the city in 1936. Wehl St North, three tiered gardens combine city map M13 natural spring fed spillways and waterfalls cascading through a fern gully of tree ferns, stags, elks and native orchids. Wanwin Road, Dartmoor, regional map U34 03 5528 1253

page 20 parks and gardens Umpherston Sinkhole gardents Referred to as “the sunken garden”, it was originally beautified in 1886 by James Umpherston. Today it is one of Mount Gambier’s most popular attractions. In daylight, the beauty of its landscaped gardens can be enjoyed, at night, the floodlit gardens turn into a natural noctarium as possums descend from the cave wall to feed. A popular spot for family BBQs and picnics with its covered shelter and display of early logging transport. The limestone sculpture was inspired by the geological processes that have created the sinkholes in the region. Jubilee Hwy East, city map N25. In 1884 James Umpherston set out to create “a pleasant resort in the heat of summer” by constructing terraces, rock walkways and planting ferns, shrubs and trees. There was a lake in the bottom on which a small hut was constructed.

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Bike Track commences walks crater lakes walks lakes crater

Centenary Tower Lookout legend: is 190m above 1 Adam Lindsay Gordon Lookout 9 Hoo Hoo Lookout sea level, 170m 2 Blue Lake Lookout 10 Rotary Clubs Lookout Walk 1 above the Blue 3 Rook Walk Lookout 11 RSL Lookout Blue Lake Circuit 4 Stephen Henty Lookout 12 Centenary Tower Lookout Walk 2 Lake, 85m above 5 Apex Lookout 13 Lions Lookout Mountain Trail Walk 3 the car park, 6 Rotary Lookout 14 Marks Lookout Leg of Mutton Lake walk 7 Cactus Garden Lookout Walk 4 and 150m above 8 Leg of Mutton Lake Lookout Rook Walk & Pepperpot trail Walk 5 Commercial Wildlife Park & Boardwalk Blue Gum Trail Street. Mountain Bike Track (one way)

Walk 1 - Blue Lake circuit Continue to the Cactus Garden Walk 2 - Mountain Trail Punch Bowl, one of several A 3.6 km walk around the near the car park, a viewing Begin this 4.2 km walk at Mark’s blowholes in the area, back to circumference of the Blue Lake. area is provided with wheelchair Lookout Car Park. Start in an anti- the start of the walk. access. Toilets are available at the Blue clockwise direction along the trail Walk 3 - Leg of Mutton Lake Reception Centre. between the Valley and Leg of Past the roundabout is the Adam Lake walk Mutton Lake Crater, viewing both Start at the Pioneer Memorial Lindsay Gordon Monument, Start this 1.6 km walk at the car craters from The Saddle, then past parking area to the right of marking the place where Gordon park near the tunnel under the the car park and “Old Hospital” Bay Road. Walk in a clockwise leapt on horseback, over an old road. Walk down the access road providing spectacular views of The direction, past the entrance to guard fence onto a narrow ledge to the lake past the area once Valley Lake and the City. Aquifer Tours, up the track to Apex on the side of the Blue Lake. used as a tree nursery. Lookout for views of the lake. Potter’s Point, the lookout built Walk down the steps near the Follow the track around the by Mount Gambier’s three Rotary Left is the broadcasting studio tunnel under the road for a circumference of the now dry Clubs and the City Council, of WIN Television. different view of the lake and lake bed. It was nearly dry in marks the centenary of Rotary the dolomite Pumping Station or 1859, but levels rose again and Further along the path dips International in 2006. An optional through the tunnel to The Leg of the lake regained the leg of closely towards the fence with walk leads to the RSL Lookout. Mutton Lake Lookout. mutton shape from which it has views of The Tower and The Continue along the exposed ridge been named. Pumping Station. Do not cross the road, but rejoin called the Sugarloaf overlooking the walk via the tunnel closest Rejoin the access road to return On the left the is P.J. Browne the city. to the lake to appreciate the to the car park. Reserve, then on to the Rotary significance of Rook Wall which At the fork, choose between The Lookout, Mount Schank can be was constructed in one day by Blue Gum Trail, the easier walk seen to the south. 800 men in 1918. to the right or The Mountain Trail which continues up to Centenary Tower. Continue to the car park and Lions Lookout and Devil’s page 22 Bike Track commences

Walk 1 Blue Lake Circuit Walk 2 Mountain Trail Walk 3 Leg of Mutton Lake walk Walk 4 crater lakes walks Rook Walk & Pepperpot trail Walk 5 Wildlife Park & Boardwalk Blue Gum Trail Mountain Bike Track (one way) walks

Walk 4 - Rook walk/ Walk 5 - The wildlife park Other Short Walks Pepperpot trail - 1.7 km & boardwalk - 1.2 km There are many short walks in Start the 1.7 km walk at the car Begin the 1.2 km walk at the boat the area including: park near the tunnel under the ramp at the edge of the Valley Valley Lake Walk road. Up the steps to the stone Lake, enter the Wildlife Park Blue Gum Walk “rest house” then continue up through the main gates. The Oaks Walk the steps behind the Rook Walk, Follow the track to the left which past the surge tank and The For further information on all leads onto the boardwalk over Stephen Henty Lookout on to the walks including a comprehensive the lake surface. Water birds and Hoo Hoo Lookout. guide to all interest points, the animals can be seen at various flora, fauna and history, a booklet Follow the markers past the car times of the year. has been produced by The Mount park, around the eastern side of Walk back into the heart of the Gambier History Group. the ground tank and down the hill park. Take the track to the left towards Keegan Drive. for views from higher ground or Walking parallel to Keegan Drive, to the right which leads up into The final volcanic cross the lawns to meet the road the bushland area. Walk quietly at the water tower then follow in this area as many animals activity in the Mount the direction markers through including Koalas may be present. Gambier area were the park, down onto the track to Birdlife can be seen from the the lowest point of The Saddle. raised boardwalk which provides steam ejections from Continue along the top of The a closer look at the bushland Blow Holes. The Devil’s Saddle to Mark’s Lookout, The canopy and views over the park. Leg of Mutton Lookout, returning Follow this track down the hill, Punchbowl is the most back to the start. over the swamp back to the start notable and perfectly of the walk. shaped example.

page 23 Naracoorte Caves National Park Inland Parks & Reserves The location of Mount Gambier means that many National & reserves Parks on both sides of the South Australian and Victorian

border are only an hours drive from the city. Some of the reserves smaller parks preserve particular flora and fauna species. national parks Others have been designated for the protection of the natural environment whilst offering visitor use and enjoyment.

Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park Alexandra Cave/Wet Cave Situated within a dolomite cliff of what was believed to be ancient Enjoy the guided tour in the beautifully decorated Alexandra Cave coastline. The walking trail up and along the cliff face provides and the self guided tour through Wet Cave. excellent views of the surrounding countryside. The cave situated in Victoria Fossil Cave this park was thought to be “opened up” by the constant pounding of View the remains of marsupials and other long extinct animals at the the shallow seas. Continuing dissolution has resulted in this beautiful largest deposit of fossils yet found in this World Heritage Site. highly decorated chamber which is open daily. Bat Cave/Blanche Cave Entry into forest areas is prohibited on days of total fire ban Discover the amazing lives of Bent Winged Bats by visiting the Bat Penola Conservation Park Cave Teleview Centre and Blanche Cave. In summer, take a night tour Discover and enjoy the diversity which provides a natural refuge all to witness 35,000 bats exit the cave to feed on insects. year round. Walk to the winter swampland where birds and frogs are Wonambi Fossil Centre/Wet Cave walk at your leisure through a prolific. In spring, see honeyeaters flock to wildflowers and echidnas simulated forest of a bygone era to experience animals that we have shuffling under the low vegetation. In summer, large red gums learnt about through their fossil remains. Then, enjoy the solitude of a provide welcome shade, and in autumn, parrots can be seen feeding. self guided walk through Wet Cave. Bool Lagoon Game Reserve Adventure Tours Open at all times. Walk along Tea-Tree Boardwalk to the heart of the Enjoy the excitement of the wild cave experience by donning overalls lagoon where, during the breeding season, ibis, spoonbills and other and hard hat to explore, squeeze and crawl – minimum 4 persons birds can be observed from the bird hides with the use of binoculars. required for these tours. Walk to the inlet channel or across the boardwalk to Hack’s Island. The Lagoon has traditionally been a Game Reserve. Other Parks And Reserves There are many Parks and Reserves in the Mount Gambier area, Naracoorte Caves National Park - World Heritage Area some providing walking trails, picnic spots and BBQ and toilet Naracoorte Caves National Park is situated on an ancient coastline, facilities. over 100 kms inland from the present day coast. The park was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1994, recognising the universal value of the incredible fossil deposits found in the caves. BBQ and picnic facilities, a café and camp ground complement the tours that offer something of interest to everyone.

page 24 Driving on beaches should be undertaken with caution and with tyres deflated. It is unwise to venture into these areas without an accompanying vehicle to help out in case the vehicle gets bogged in the soft sand of the dunes or beach.

Between Port MacDonnell and the Victorian Border, there are numerous places where the underground water emerges to the surface making its way to the ocean via ponds, springs, creeks or bubbling up through the sand on the beach or at low water level mark. Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park The crystal clear water makes its way to the surface after filtering slowly underground through the limestone. A world renowned cave diving site, but due to safety aspects associated with cave diving, permits are available to certified cave divers only. See page 34 for further information. Ewens Ponds Conservation Park A small bushland park and the three ponds which feed Eight Mile Creek. Snorkel or dive the underwater gardens to explore the Coastal Parks & Reserves fascinating natural springs which bubble up through the limestone at the bottom of the ponds. Follow the water flow through the From the Victorian Border to The Coorong creek to the ocean – water levels permitting. Check snorkel and dive north of Kingston, large areas of the regulations. See page 34 fragile coastal environment are protected Canunda National Park. as National Parks and Reserves. The 62 kms length of the park, from just North of Carpenter Rocks through to Southend is accessible ‘only by 4WD’ vehicles and is at times, impassable. Always check the condition of the beach and park All host an abundance of wildlife including endangered species of restrictions, and follow guidelines as recommended for driving on migratory birds such as the Orange-bellied parrot and Hooded Plover. coastal dunes and beach terrain. 2WD access is provided via Millicent Many contain “middens”, formed over thousands of years when local and Southend for camping, fishing and walking. See page 59 for Aboriginal people feasted on shellfish. camping areas. It is an offence to drive a vehicle off the marked tracks, as the small shrubby vegetation is very fragile and easily destroyed by off-road vehicles. If damaged, sands begin to drift, eventually creating stabilisation difficulties, allowing strong winds to erode large swales in the dune system. - victoria parks & reserves From the Victorian Border to Cape Bridgewater there are several major National Parks and Reserves offering a range of experiences from walking, camping, fishing, parks boating, water skiing, canoeing and river cruises.

Discovery Bay Coastal Park Lower Glenelg National Park Known for its lakes, dune areas and long sandy beaches. Vehicle Stretches from the mouth of the access is provided at several points - driving on the dunes and beach Glenelg River inland, encompassing is prohibited. The full length of the park is included in the Great South 27,000 ha of bushland and winding West Walk. See page 37. Camping areas are provided. See page 59. river flanked by spectacular limestone cliffs. Princess Margaret Rose Cave is Mt Richmond National Park set in natural bushland with walking Features spectacular coastal views from the lookout tower and with trails to the river and cliff edge with its walking tracks, picnic and barbecue sites is a place to enjoy the breathtaking views over the river natural surroundings or abundant wildlife and spring wildflowers. gorge. Tours of the cave to see the Cape Nelson Coastal Park delicate formations through multiple Enjoy many walks, Petrified Forest, Blowhole and Cape Nelson chambers are offered daily. The river Lighthouse. area provides opportunities for a wide range of activities. See cruises page 46, Cape Bridgewater canoeing, boating, fishing page 44. Once a volcanic island, is renowned for its wide sandy beach and the scenic boat tour or walk to the seal colony that inhabits the remnant lava tubes in the now coastal cliff.

page 25 The lushness of the Mount Gambier area is not only due to its annual rainfall. Its life blood is the abundance of underground water which lies in the wedge shaped block of limestone beneath the earth’s surface.

Formed millions of years ago Mount Gambier’s famous Blue Limestone is an important under the ocean, the limestone is Lake, Little Blue Lake, Ewens product to industry. It is a major made up of fossils and corals and Ponds and Piccaninnie Ponds are building stone for domestic and extends from the Bordertown just a few of the locations which industrial buildings and is used area down to the coast at Port provide a “window” into this extensively for road construction. geology MacDonnell, where it is more underground water system. Other significant uses include than 300 metres thick. agricultural lime, glass and

Creeks from both Ewens Ponds

fibreglass, sculpture and calcium Rainfall soaks down through the and Piccaninnie Ponds carry geology based products such as tablets, surface into the limestone which millions of litres of water per toothpaste and talcum powder. acts like a huge sponge. Called hour to the ocean. Just down the the unconfined aquifer, the water beach from Piccaninnie Ponds, Mount Gambier’s Blue Lake, finally discharges out to sea at fresh water can be seen bubbling situated in a volcanic crater, various points along the coast up through the sandy beach. exposes the crystal clear water between Port MacDonnell and that has filtered underground as The abundance of water in the the Victorian border. it passes slowly under the city Mount Gambier area supports through the limestone. Each year This abundance of ‘groundwater’ a wonderful array of food,

limestone coast coast limestone in November the lake starts its contributes greatly to the beauty wine production and natural colour change from winter steel of the city’s parks and gardens experiences. Rural industries blue to brilliant turquoise blue, and to the rural sector. draw underground water from before returning to its winter hue bores sunk at various depths in March. See page 7 into the limestone creating not only a richness of colour but also Information and graphics developed in consultation with Jeff Lawson, significant economic value to the Department of Water, Land and region. Biodiversity Conservation.

‘Gambier Stone’ as the Limestone is called, is very porous. This is why water can seep so readily into the Blue Lake. The stone is light and easy to cut, and is used as a popular building material.

Catchment for NORTH Mount Gambier Naracoorte Caves Coonawarra Engelbrecht Cave Blue Lake

Black Clay

page 26 geology limestone coast Blocks of Limestone used for building are called ashlars, and are equivalent in area to 10 standard bricks. About 100 can be laid a day. geology

Limestone Quarry

Mount SOUTH Schank Piccaninnie Ponds

500 years from Blue Lake to the ocean water table

Limestone 300m deep

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geology geology limestone coast coast limestone

Engelbrecht Cave A huge complex of limestone caves under the city of Mount Gambier, offers tours into two of the chambers where cave divers enter the water to dive under the city. View the underground water as it slowly filters through to the Blue Lake, on to sinkholes south of Mount Gambier then out to the ocean.

Umpherston Sinkhole was The rich history of Mount The limestone beneath the Piccaninnie Ponds, a 110 metre originally a cave formed by the Gambier has been captured in the surface is also gradually deep water-filled limestone cave, dissolution of the limestone. beautiful architecture of the city, dissolving, forming cavities, can be snorkelled and dived to The sinkhole was formed when much of which has been created some reported by cave divers to 36.5m under permit. the top of the cave fell to the from the natural limestone and be as large as the MCG. Others See page 25 & 34. cave floor creating terraces and dolomite rock found in the region. run horizontally, following fault Mount Schank was formed the perfect environment for its Gambier Limestone, as it is lines which have been created when volcanic pressure beautiful sunken garden. At dusk, known, has become popular again over millions of years. The most exploded from deep within a the cave comes to life when today, particularly for the rough- complex of these is Tank Cave. limestone joint. A walk to the possums come out to feed in the cut quoins used in the building of With 7kms of water filled caverns summit of the extinct crater floodlit gardens. See pages 4 older Victorian style homes. The and only one entrance, it is a cave at 158 metres above sea level & 21 open quarries from where the that only the most experienced provides wonderful views of the blocks or ashlars are cut, can be divers dare to explore. Surrounded by a beautiful rose surrounding countryside. seen by driving 20 minutes south garden, the Cave Garden was Little Blue Lake, just 15 minutes See page 34 west of Mount Gambier. the original water supply for drive south of Mount Gambier, The beautiful Glenelg River early settlers in Mount Gambier. Masses of exposed limestone was once a cave. Now that exposes white limestone cliffs Viewing platforms suspended can also be seen in the area the top has collapsed to the as it meanders through the above the cave provide awesome near Little Blue Lake. Known as bottom of the cave, the crystal Lower Glenelg National Park. views of the limestone cave Karst, this exposed limestone clear water of this sinkhole is River cruises regularly depart which directs storm water run-off is gradually being selectively exposed, providing a popular from Nelson, situated just over from the streets down under the dissolved to produce indentations but cool swimming hole for the the Victorian Border. Take the city into the underground water in the surface. experienced swimmer. time to discover the wonders system. See pages 4 & 18 Underground water from this of the natural limestone cave same system emerges from formations in Princess Margaret the bottom of Ewens Ponds, Rose Cave or the natural beauty There are approximately bubbling upwards then flowing of the walking trail leading to through the three ponds, down spectacular views of the Glenelg 24,000 hectares of Eight Mile Creek to the ocean, River Gorge. volcanic influenced soil providing a popular snorkel and within a 30km radius of diving site. See page 25 & 34 Mount Gambier.

page 28 Tantanoola Cave has been Along the extent of coastline formed in the cliff face of what from Kingston to the Victorian was an ancient coastline. Through border the scenic splendour of possible volcanic influence the rough weathered limestone the limestone has changed cliffs contrasts with smooth to dolomite, a unique feature white sandy beaches. Much of of this cave, which displays a the coastline is accessible via the spectacular array of decorations 4WD tracks of the coastal parks in its large single chamber. which offer bush camping with basic facilities. Little more than an hour to the north of Mount Gambier is Naracoorte Caves. The 307 ha Park is World Heritage listed and contains numerous fossil deposits. Many caves along the ridge have had openings that have acted as pitfall traps, preserving a fascinating record of animal life over the last 500,000 years. Scientists regard our ancient limestone coasts as the world’s best example of a

sequence of ice ages. geology limestone coast

Coonawarra Just 35 minutes north of Mount Gambier is Coonawarra. Here the prized terra rossa soil, free draining geology limestone and an abundance of underground water combine to provide optimal growing conditions for vignerons. The world famous Coonawarra Wines are produced within a 12 km strip. Around 20 wineries are open for cellar door sales along Riddoch Highway, offering a wide selection for the wine connoisseur.

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A Main Attractions A 1 “The Lady Nelson” Visitor Public Toilets & Discovery Centre L18 Pinehall Ave Bishop Road 37 Shopping Centres B 2 Blue Lake V17 B A66 3 Centenary Tower V11 To Adelaide Mount Gambier Golf Club Information Bays (via Penola, Coonawarra, 4 Aquifer Tours U17 39 Naracoorte, Padthaway) 24 C H Information Centre C 5 Valley Lake U14 HOSPITAL 6 Browne’s Lake U12 H Hospital D 7 Wildlife Park & Boardwalk V14 D Reserves, Sporting Venues 8 The Leg of Mutton Lake U15 Suttontown Road

E 9 Umpherston Sinkhole N25 Corriedale Gladigau Road E Park 10 Cave Garden N16 Wehl Street North Wehl F 11 Engelbrecht Cave L12 Penola Rd (Riddoch Hwy) 67 F 12 The Main Corner N16 Wireless Road West Wireless Road East Wireless Road East A.F Sutton 13 Reserve & G Skate Park G 48 65 H 18 N H 10

I O’Leary Rd Heath Street I Crouch Street North Wehl Street North Wehl Kennedy Avenue Suttontown Road

J Canavan Road Attamurra Rd J To Adelaide 65

(via Millicent, Beachport, Acacia Street B1 Robe, Kingston) K 8 20 21 7 K Princes (Jubilee) Hwy Jubilee Highway West North Terrace North Terrace Engelbrecht 11 Frew Park Cave 2 1 19 L 35 60 L 49 66 McDonald 5 70 Jubilee HwyEast Park Vansittart 73 25 19 To Melbourne A1 53 61 Dimjalla Lindsay Street Park (via Casterton or Dartmoor)

M Graham Road M 33 28 46 Park Penola Road 44 68 Playground 23 27 22 Percy Street 4 6 9 1 38 Commercial Street West Commercial Street East Princes (Jubilee) Highway N 28 23 16 20 12 25 24 43 29 9 Umpherston 12 N Places of Interest (city) 10 James Street Cave Garden 36 63 Sinkhole 34 18 13 A.F Sutton Reserve & Skate Park G11 16 11 26 17 64 62 Blue Lake Sports Park 51 Helen Street Sturt Street Sturt Street 14 42 O Aquatic Centre (heated outdoor) Q15 55 17 15 36 26 38 O 32 37 15 Blue Lake Golf Links Y11 39 Showgrounds

16 Blue Lake Print Gallery N15 Road Avey 14 Margaret Street Dohle Road P Hastings Cunningham P 17 Bertha Street 30 POLICE 41 Gwendoline Street Boandik Terrace Centro Shopping Centre O15 Reserve Pick Avenue 14 27 40 56 18 Civic Centre & Public Library O16 Street South Wehl Shepherdson Road Q 19 Malseed Q Dimjalla Park & Skate Park M26 Park 20 Gambier City Bowl (Ten Pin) N15 Tollner Road 47 22 White Avenue Marist 54 Bay Road R Jolly Swagman Souvenirs and Gifts N16 Park O’Halloran Terrace R Crouch Street South 23 Molony’s Market & Arts Centre N13 Lake Terrace West Lake Terrace East Lake Terrace East 24 Mount Gambier Golf Club C24 13 31 S Lake S 25 Mount Gambier Rotary 30 Terrace Community Market M22 Cemetery T 26 Mount Gambier RSL John Watson T Playground Collection of Military Memorabilia O16 Leg of Drive Valley Lake Mutton 27 National Trust Old Courthouse Brownes 4 U 5 Lake U Old Courthouse Gallery Lake 6 8 Law and Heritage Centre Q16 Nelson (Punt) Road Carinya Gardens 3 Cemetery 28 Oatmill Cinema M17 Centenary 2 V Tower 7 Blue Lake V 12 The Main Corner N16 Wildlife Park 35 Grant Avenue 29 Umpherston Tourist Souvenirs N25 W W 30 Potters Point S12 12 Riddoch Art Gallery N16 John X 31 Sextons Cottage S19 Watson X Drive 18 Sir Robert Helpman Theatre O16 Bay Road Benara Road 15 32 Treehouse Play Café O16 Y Blue Lake Golf Club Y 33 Vansittart Park Jubilee Gardens M13 To Kongorong, 200 metres To Melbourne Carpenter Rocks, To Port MacDonnell 34 (via Nelson, Portland, Wehl Street Theatre O14 Blackfellows Cave Warrnambool) Z B66 1 kilometre Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

A Public Toilets A Pinehall Ave Bishop Road 37 Shopping Centres B B A66 To Adelaide Mount Gambier Golf Club Information Bays (via Penola, Coonawarra, 39 Naracoorte, Padthaway) 24 C H Information Centre C HOSPITAL H Hospital D D Reserves, Sporting Venues Suttontown Road

E Corriedale Gladigau Road E Park Wehl Street North Wehl F Penola Rd (Riddoch Hwy) 67 F Wireless Road West Wireless Road East Wireless Road East A.F Sutton 13 Reserve & G Skate Park G 48 65 H 18 N H 10

I O’Leary Rd Heath Street I Crouch Street North Wehl Street North Wehl Kennedy Avenue Suttontown Road

J Canavan Road Attamurra Rd J To Adelaide 65

(via Millicent, Beachport, Acacia Street B1 Robe, Kingston) K 8 20 21 7 K Princes (Jubilee) Hwy Jubilee Highway West North Terrace North Terrace Engelbrecht 11 Frew Park Cave 2 1 19 L 35 60 L 49 66 McDonald 5 70 Jubilee HwyEast Park Vansittart 73 25 19 To Melbourne A1 53 61 Dimjalla Lindsay Street Park (via Casterton or Dartmoor)

M Graham Road M 33 28 46 Park Penola Road 44 68 Playground 23 27 22 Percy Street 4 6 9 1 38 Commercial Street West Commercial Street East Princes (Jubilee) Highway 28 23 16 20 12 25 24 43 29 9 Umpherston 12 N 10 N James Street Cave Garden 36 63 Sinkhole 34 18 16 11 26 17 64 62 Blue Lake Sports Park 51 Helen Street Sturt Street Sturt Street 42 O 55 17 15 36 26 38 O 32 37 39 Showgrounds

Avey Road Avey 14

Margaret Street Dohle Road P Hastings Cunningham P Bertha Street 30 POLICE 41 Gwendoline Street Boandik Terrace

Reserve Pick Avenue 14 27 40 56 Wehl Street South Wehl Shepherdson Road Q Malseed Q Park Tollner Road 47

White Avenue Marist 54 Bay Road R Park O’Halloran Terrace R Crouch Street South Lake Terrace West Lake Terrace East Lake Terrace East 13 31 S Lake S 30 Terrace Cemetery

T John Watson T Playground Leg of Drive Valley Lake Mutton Accommodation Brownes 4 U 5 Lake Attractions U Lake 6 8 Nelson (Punt) Road Carinya Gardens 3 Cemetery 2 V Centenary Services (city) V Tower 7 Blue Lake 35 Ambulance Station L16 Wildlife Park 35 Grant Avenue 36 Department of Environment O15 W 37 Fire Station (Ph 8725 0634) O18 W 38 Hawkins Medical Clinic O17 John 39 Hospital (Ph 8721 1200) C14 X Watson X Drive 40 Mount Gambier Courthouse Q16 Bay Road Benara Road 41 Police Station (Ph 8735 1020) P16 15 42 Post Office - Mount Gambier O14 Y Blue Lake Golf Club Y To Kongorong, To Melbourne 43 Post Office - Mount Gambier East N21 Carpenter Rocks, 200 metres To Port MacDonnell (via Nelson, Portland, 44 Post Office - Mount Gambier West N11 Blackfellows Cave Warrnambool) Z B66 1 kilometre 18 Public Library O16 Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 Herbert Vineyard H11 29 Penambol Conservation Park T14 district map 19 Laughton Park Gardens M12 30 Penola Conservation 20 Limestone Coast Adventures - Horseriding L31 Park N30 31 Piccaninnie Ponds Y16 8 Canunda National Park R27 21 Limestone Quarries J6 32 Princess Margaret 9 Cape Jaffa J24 22 Little Blue Lake P6 Rose Cave U32 Places of Interest (district) 10 Cape Northumberland 23 Little Dip Conservation Lighthouse Z5 Park N25 33 Rosebrook Gardens F7 1 Aberfoyle Gardens P2 34 Burrungule Park Paintball G1 11 Caroline Sinkhole S15 24 Lower Glenelg National 2 Dingley Dell district Park V34 35 Tantanoola Caves S30 Conservation Park X6 12 Coorong National Park A24 & E25 25 Mount Schank Q9 36 Telford’s Scrub R31 3 The Old Apple Farm Blue Water Wines N11 13 Discovery Bay Coastal 25 Nangula Market R29 37 Whispering Vines Wines Park W33 Sales Outlet N9 4 Beachport Conservation 26 Naracoorte Caves Park P26 14 Dry Creek Native National Park K32 38 Windfarm Development T29 Forest Reserve U17 5 Bicentenary Tower Y5 27 National Trust Old Glencoe 39 Woakwine Cutting O27 15 Ewens Ponds W11 Woolshed R30 6 Bool Lagoon Reserve L31 40 Pinecountry Caravan Park K10 16 Gouldens Sinkhole R6 28 Natural Karst Formations Q7 7 Butchers Gap 41 Hells Hole Sinkhole Q13 17 Haig Vineyard L11 Conservation Park J25 42 Caroline Hills Vineyard

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Telfords Scrub To Glencoe Conservation Park To Glencoe Kangaroo Flat Rd To Adelaide A66 50 The Coorong Messent KEITH A 36 (via Penola, Coonawarra, Conservation Park A To Adelaide B1 Naracoorte, Padthaway) SALT CREEK Martins Washpool (via Millicent, Beachport Conservation Park Mt. Monster Robe, Kingston) Conservation B Park B

WANDILO 12 Coorong National Park Gum Lagoon Conservation BORDERTOWN C Park Aberdour Poocher C MOUNT GAMBIER Conservation Game Reserve AIRPORT N Park MUNDULLA KANIVA D WOLSELEY SERVICETON D Riddoch Highway Riddoch 58 WILLALOOKA Princes Hwy Jip Jip Desert Camp Conservation Conservation E Walker Rd Park E Peweena Rd Park Spain Rd To Melbourne 33 MIL LEL (via Casterton) B160 F Bangham Little Desert Little Desert F Glenelg Hwy Padthaway Conservation National Park National Park COMPTON Conservation Park

PADTHAWAY Park Sunnybrae Rd Sunnybrae G 34 SUTTONTOWN Worrolong Rd G Wireless Rd East Bishop18 Rd FRANCES 59 H Jubilee Hwy West H Mt. Scott 57 Conservation Commercial St Park I Kennedy Ave KINGSTON SE I Attamurra Rd Penola Rd Butchers Gap KYBYBOLITE Conservation MOUNT Park GAMBIER 7 21 Jubilee Hwy East GLENBURNIE J Casterton Rd CAPE JAFFA J MacNamara Lake Tce East NARACOORTE APSLEY Park 9 Princes Hwy To Melbourne Bernouilli LUCINDALE Carpenter Rocks Road Bay Rd Borderline Conservation 26 Lake Wallace 72 (via Dartmoor) A1 Park K To Carpenter Rocks Glenburnie Speedway Naracoorte Caves K Kilsby Rd Racecourse National Park EDENHOPE 40 17 Guichen Bay 69 Dohle Rd 6 Square Mile Rd Conservation Big Heath Bool Caroline Rd Park Lagoon 20 LANGKOOP L Lake Conservation Park L ROBE Hawdon Bool Lagoon Glen Roy North Game Reserve Conservation Park 19 Rd Yahl Mary Seymour Whitehead Rd Yahl Hall Rd Conservation Park Glenelg River Lake M YAHL Hawdon M Little Dip Lake South 74 Conservation Eliza Park COONAWARRA OB FLAT 3 23 N 52 Caroline Headquarters Rd N Clarke Rd Lake KANGAROO INN Penola 30 St. Clair KONGORONG 3 To Princess Margaret Rose Cave Conservation Park 37 42 NORA CREINA PENOLA DERGHOLM O Lake 39 O George Tooloy - Lake Mundi State Nature Reserve 1 Beachport 22 Conservation 4 P Mount Salt Rd Park HATHERLEIGH Lake Mundi P Mount Salt Rd BEACHPORT 28 22 MOUNT RENDELSHAM 25 SCHANK SOUTHEND MOUNT BURR NANGWARRY Q Mount Schank 41 KALANGADOO CASTERTON Q McLeans Rd Crown Land Laslett Rd MILLICENT Lake Leake Post Office Rd Hells Hole Native 8 TARPEENA Canunda National Park Lake Edward 16 Forest Reserve 25 27 36 R Sea Coast Hill Rd Telford Swamp R Tantanoola Caves GLENCOE Conservation Park Caroline Sinkhole Dry Creek Native TANTANOOLA 35 11 Forest Reserve Lake Glenelg

S Highway Riddoch Penambol Bonney River S Conservation Park 38 RENNICK Glenelg River Road29 MOUNT GAMBIER T Princess Margaret Bucks Lake T Carba Rd Rose Cave Game Reserve 32 KONGORONG DARTMOOR Crawford River

Green Point Rd 14 CARPENTER ROCKS WINNAP U BLACKFELLOWS CAVE U 32 Nene Valley Conservation Park Glenelg River ALLENDALE EAST DONOVANS NENE VALLEY ALLENDALE V EAST NELSON 24 V DONOVANS Lower Glenelg Lower Glenelg Tillers Road To Melbourne National Park PORT MACDONNELL National Park via Portland & Warrnambool CAPE DOUGLAS 15 13 Discovery Bay National Park Douglas Point Lower Nelson Rd Ewans Ponds HEYWOOD W Conservation Park W Umpherston Conservation Park Douglas Bay SOUTH Point VICTORIA Dingley Dell AUSTRALIA X Conservation Park X Middle Brown Point Blanche 2 Bay Bay Picaninnie Ponds Riddoch Danger Point Conservation Park Finger 5 Bay NELSON Y Point MacDonnell Bay 31 Y Stony 10 PORT MACDONNELL Point SOUTH French Racecourse CAPE BRIDGEWATER PORTLAND Cape Bay AUSTRALIA VICTORIA Z Northumberland Point Z

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 regional map regional

Cape Banks Lighthouse

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Telfords Scrub To Glencoe Conservation Park To Glencoe Kangaroo Flat Rd To Adelaide A66 50 The Coorong Messent KEITH A 36 (via Penola, Coonawarra, Conservation Park A To Adelaide B1 Naracoorte, Padthaway) SALT CREEK Martins Washpool (via Millicent, Beachport Conservation Park Mt. Monster Robe, Kingston) Conservation B Park B

WANDILO 12 Coorong National Park Gum Lagoon Conservation BORDERTOWN C Park Aberdour Poocher C MOUNT GAMBIER Conservation Game Reserve AIRPORT N Park MUNDULLA KANIVA D WOLSELEY SERVICETON D Riddoch Highway Riddoch 58 WILLALOOKA Princes Hwy Jip Jip Desert Camp Conservation Conservation E Walker Rd Park E Peweena Rd Park Spain Rd To Melbourne 33 MIL LEL (via Casterton) B160 F Bangham Little Desert Little Desert F Glenelg Hwy Padthaway Conservation National Park National Park COMPTON Conservation Park

PADTHAWAY Park Sunnybrae Rd Sunnybrae G 34 SUTTONTOWN Worrolong Rd G Wireless Rd East Bishop18 Rd FRANCES 59 H Jubilee Hwy West H Mt. Scott 57 Conservation Commercial St Park I Kennedy Ave KINGSTON SE I Attamurra Rd Penola Rd Butchers Gap KYBYBOLITE Conservation MOUNT Park GAMBIER 7 21 Jubilee Hwy East GLENBURNIE J Casterton Rd CAPE JAFFA J MacNamara Lake Tce East NARACOORTE APSLEY Park 9 Princes Hwy To Melbourne Bernouilli LUCINDALE Carpenter Rocks Road Bay Rd Borderline Conservation 26 Lake Wallace 72 (via Dartmoor) A1 Park K To Carpenter Rocks Glenburnie Speedway Naracoorte Caves K Kilsby Rd Racecourse National Park EDENHOPE 40 17 Guichen Bay 69 Dohle Rd 6 Square Mile Rd Conservation Big Heath Bool Caroline Rd Park Lagoon 20 LANGKOOP L Lake Conservation Park L ROBE Hawdon Bool Lagoon Glen Roy North Game Reserve Conservation Park 19 Rd Yahl Mary Seymour Whitehead Rd Yahl Hall Rd Conservation Park Glenelg River Lake M YAHL Hawdon M Little Dip Lake South 74 Conservation Eliza Park COONAWARRA OB FLAT 3 23 N 52 Caroline Headquarters Rd N Clarke Rd Lake KANGAROO INN Penola 30 St. Clair KONGORONG 3 To Princess Margaret Rose Cave Conservation Park 37 42 NORA CREINA PENOLA DERGHOLM O Lake 39 O George Tooloy - Lake Mundi State Nature Reserve 1 Beachport 22 Conservation 4 P Mount Salt Rd Park HATHERLEIGH Lake Mundi P Mount Salt Rd BEACHPORT 28 22 MOUNT RENDELSHAM 25 SCHANK SOUTHEND MOUNT BURR NANGWARRY Q Mount Schank 41 KALANGADOO CASTERTON Q McLeans Rd Crown Land Laslett Rd MILLICENT Lake Leake Post Office Rd Hells Hole Native 8 TARPEENA Canunda National Park Lake Edward 16 Forest Reserve 25 27 36 R Sea Coast Hill Rd Telford Swamp R Tantanoola Caves GLENCOE Conservation Park Caroline Sinkhole Dry Creek Native TANTANOOLA 35 11 Forest Reserve Lake Glenelg

S Highway Riddoch Penambol Bonney River S Conservation Park 38 RENNICK Glenelg River Road29 MOUNT GAMBIER T Princess Margaret Bucks Lake T Carba Rd Rose Cave Game Reserve 32 KONGORONG DARTMOOR Crawford River

Green Point Rd 14 CARPENTER ROCKS WINNAP U BLACKFELLOWS CAVE U 32 Nene Valley Conservation Park Glenelg River ALLENDALE EAST DONOVANS NENE VALLEY ALLENDALE V EAST NELSON 24 V DONOVANS Lower Glenelg Lower Glenelg Tillers Road To Melbourne National Park PORT MACDONNELL National Park via Portland & Warrnambool CAPE DOUGLAS 15 13 Discovery Bay National Park Douglas Point Lower Nelson Rd Ewans Ponds HEYWOOD W Conservation Park W Umpherston Conservation Park Douglas Bay SOUTH Point VICTORIA Dingley Dell AUSTRALIA X Conservation Park X Middle Brown Point Blanche 2 Bay Bay Picaninnie Ponds Riddoch Danger Point Conservation Park Finger 5 Bay NELSON Y Point MacDonnell Bay 31 Y Stony 10 PORT MACDONNELL Point SOUTH French Racecourse CAPE BRIDGEWATER PORTLAND Cape Bay AUSTRALIA VICTORIA Z Northumberland Point Z

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Caves As rain water passes through the atmosphere, it absorbs carbon dioxide and becomes mildly acidic. Limestone, when saturated under water, is slowly dissolved by the acidic solution causing cracks and fissures which gradually enlarge into caves.

There are many fine examples of caves throughout the South East, some which are now dry, others reaching far below the water table,

are water filled caves. caves & caves geology Once a cave has formed in the limestone and the water level drops, leaving the cave dry, the continuing slow process of water dripping

sinkholes from the ceiling sometimes forms stalactites and stalagmites. Small droplets of water can hang from the ceiling for up to 10 hours, and as the carbon dioxide is given off, minute deposits of calcite are left on the cave ceiling and floor, building up over a period of time to form the elaborate decorations as seen in some of the caves in the area.

Engelbrecht Cave, a large complex of caves located beneath the streets of the city of Mount Gambier, provides good examples of the processes involved in cave formation. A fascinating tour of Engelbrecht Cave includes entry into two large chambers which expose the underground water table.These two chambers provide access to a water filled underground system by trained and There are approximately experienced cave divers. Tantanoola Cave – a beautiful single chamber dolomite cave 800 caves in the created in an ancient stranded sea cliff. See page 24 Limestone Coast region Princess Margaret Rose Cave – a unique tunnel cave of sculptured limestone and comprehensive decoration, it was formed approx 500,000 years ago by an underground stream deep within the Diving and Snorkelling cliffs of the Glenelg River Gorge. See pages 28 & 37 Naracoorte Caves – a complex of caves formed within the ridge There are numerous water filled caves and sinkholes in the Mount of what was once a stranded dune system. See pages 29 & 38 Gambier area that can be accessed for diving or snorkelling. However, most are situated on private land and are accessible only by permission of the landowner and within the regulations and training criteria as set by the Cave Diving Association of Australia (CDAA).

Due to the constant cold temperature of the water in all caves and sinkholes, warm, well insulated full length wetsuits should always be worn.

Divers and snorkellers may enter Ewens Ponds. See page 25 Guidelines are available from “The Lady Nelson” Visitor Centre and The Department for Environment, Heritage, Water and Natural Resources.

To protect the unique and fragile environment of Piccaninnie Ponds and to improve the diving and snorkelling experience, a permit and time slot system is operated by The Department for Environment, Heritage, Water and Natural Resources which requires the completion of an indemnity and conditions form and payment of fees:

Annual Diver Permit $65.00 Single Slot Dive Permit $30.00 Single Slot Snorkel Permit $10.00 Single Slot Snorkel Conc. $8.00 Single Slot Snorkel Child $6.00 Sinkholes Sinkholes are formed when Diving air and wetsuit hire the roof of a cave weakens and collapses in or falls to the Blue Lake Diving and Just A Bed Lodge bottom of the cave, leaving an Cave diving accommodation, six bedrooms (accommodates up to 14 opening at ground level and divers) Cafpirco Road, Compton 0408 845 511 (B&B) 0427 884 729 providing a natural window into Allendale East General Store Bay Rd, the underground cave or water Open 7 days. Bookings for snorkelling at Piccaninnie Ponds. Air and system. creating the perfect wetsuit hire. Allendale East 08 8738 7274 environment for a sunken garden. This is the case with both Pine Tank Dive Lodge Glencoe Umpherston Sinkhole and the Cave diver only accommodation. 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms Cave Garden. See pages 20 & 21 (Accommodates up to 12 divers) CDAA South East Representative pageGrant34 Pearce 0438 833 103 kanawinka kanawinkageotrail

Mount Schank

The Kanawinka Geotrail takes you on a journey through Australia’s most extensive volcanic province with over 60 sites and offers a range of visitor Within the lava areas are five main precincts, all with varying experiences including beautiful landscapes according to the period and type of eruption, including Australia’s youngest volcanoes, highly accessible volcanic cave waterfalls, caves and coastal formations systems, off-shore volcanic islands, remains of coastal volcanoes and and even a climb into one of the region’s extensive systems of craters, lakes and wetlands. youngest volcanoes. Volcanic activity occurred in the Mount Gambier area in recent geological time and has been recorded as an important part of local Aboriginal culture. The outbursts, which would have been spectacular, took place during two different eruptive phases, along the edge of a main zone of activity centred on southern and western Victoria.

Mount Gambier and Mount Schank, the more recent eruptions, are two of the better preserved examples of their type in Australia and are well known scenic attractions.

Less well known is the extent of volcanic activity in the Mount Burr complex, which contains 15 eruptive centres dated as occurring from 10,000 to 2 million years ago. Lakes Leake and Edward are water bodies present within volcanic craters, relying on rainfall to recharge them each year.

The area is popular with naturalists, geologists, tourists and locals as the volcanic features are easily accessible via the walking trails provided. The most impressive overview of the volcanic region is from the Centenary Tower lookout in the Crater Lakes complex. Lava bombs, some containing olivine crystals, have been found Craters & Limestone Precinct in the Mount Gambier lakes area – examples of these and audio visual displays can be viewed at the tower or at “The Lady Nelson” Discovery Centre which also features the geology of the area. See and hear the erupting neon volcano in the Geology Room.

www.kanawinka.org.au nature nature walks nature

1. Mount Schank An extinct volcano rising abruptly including the line of small cones On the southern side of the to 158 metres above sea level. on the northern side. Crater Floor mountain a small cone can be Two steep walking trails offer Walk (1.3 km return) also begins seen which is believed to have a great geological experience. at the car park and includes the been formed by the first of two Viewing Platform Hike (900 section of the crater floor. main stages. metres return) begins at the From the top overlooking the A free gas BBQ, picnic table and car park to the crater rim and nearby quarry, evidence can toilets are provided at the base of provides a different aspect to be seen of the lava flow and the mountain. Post Office Road, the surrounding landscape. Rock changes in the rock formation district map Q9 formations can be inspected more caused by heat and steam. closely if driving past that area,

Enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Gambier and District on foot. The many walks listed below provide opportunities to take in the unspoilt beauty and the abundance of wildlife in the area.

2. Telford Scrub From the northern end of the 4. Piccaninnie Ponds 5. Penambol Conservation Park park, walk along the 5 km return Enjoy the wildflowers in spring Conservation Park Located north of Mount Gambier, “Stringybark Forest Walking and the natural beauty of this Choose between two walks this park is an ‘island’ of native Trail” which meanders through unique site where the crystal through the park. Wombat Walk vegetation in a ‘sea’ of farming a swamp gum woodland. The clear water emerges from (4.5km - 2 hours), meanders land and pine forest. two walking trails meet near the underground system up through the eastern portion of the southern end of the park. through submerged caverns and the park where many species Its 169 hectares provides safe Grundy’s Lane, district map A10 underwater gardens to flow via of birds, animals and flora may refuge for a wide variety of native a creek to the ocean. See page be observed. Wombats can be fauna and flora including the 3. Dry Creek Native 34 for information on diving and observed during evening walks. rare southern brown bandicoot Forest Reserve snorkel permits. Butterfly Walk (1km - 25 mins) and many other species. Koalas Offering 2 walking trails the passes through mainly stringy have been relocated here from Creekbed Walk (2.7 km or 3.9 km Walk on the track from the bark and swamp gum woodlands. Kangaroo Island. return) follows what is thought carpark, over the sand hill to the Archaeologists have discovered to be an ancient tributary of the beach where the creek takes the From the car park situated on evidence of Aboriginal habitation Glenelg River. River Walk (3.1 emerging water to the ocean. Or the southern end of the park on at Caroline Sinkhole. View the km or 3.3 km return) features from the beach car park, west Grundy’s Lane, the 1.6 km return sinkhole from the suspended a viewing platform offering along the established trail to view “Forest Canopy Walking Trail” platform near the main car park spectacular views of the Glenelg the park and creek. Take the 20 provides scenic views and a on Carba Road. Carba Road, River. Dry Creek Road, district minute walk down the beach in unique perspective of the forest district map T14 map U17 an easterly direction to see water from the 100 metre long elevated bubbling up through the sand. boardwalk. Piccaninnie Ponds Road, district map Y16 page 36 Princess Margaret Rose Cave Enjoy an easy 20 minute circular stroll through natural bushland to spectacular views over the Glenelg River Gorge. Pack a lunch and walk 4.5 kms to Lasletts Canoe Camp taking in views of the limestone cliffs and river. See the prolific wild flowers and watch for wildlife, delicate native orchids and the many species of birds. Dry Creek Road, district map U19 08 8738 4171 The Great South West Walk This truly great walk, of approximately 250 km, has been developed and maintained by a tireless group of volunteers. Allow at least 12 days for the full walk. The Forest is wet from July to October and should be avoided on days of high fire danger. All other sections of the walk can be tackled any time. A free folding map is available from “The Lady Nelson” Visitor Centre and a booklet “Short Walks on and around the Great South West Walk” can be purchased by those wishing to tackle small sections at a time. Contact Portland Visitor Information Centre on 03 5523 2671 for information on guided and specialised walks.

Nelson Beach to Descartes Bay 55km Ever changing coastline with an alternative route through lightly timbered sand dunes, over Mount Richmond to Bridgewater Lakes and back to the coast.

Decartes Bay to Portland 45km Past natural springs, grassy slopes along clifftops. See the petrified forest and enjoy views of Discovery Bay and Cape Bridgewater. Continue through Cape Nelson State Park to Nelson Bay, past the Portland Smelter into Portland.

Portland to Blackwood Camp 20km Follows the clifftops, then the beach before turning inland through farmland and quiet countryside.

Blackwood Camp to Moleside 60km naturenature walks Changing landscape, stringybark forest, Surry and Fitzroy Rivers with ferns and blackwoods, past the black pool known as The Inkpot to the riverside camp of Moleside. An abundance of wildlife is present on this section of the walk.

Moleside to Nelson 45 km Follow the river with beautiful views of the limestone cliffs, the serene Glenelg River, through Nelson Reserve, under the bridge through to Discovery Bay to complete the walk in its entirety. The wild flowers in this section are spectacular in spring.

Port MacDonnell There are many walking opportunities in the Port MacDonnell area.

Stroll along the sandy beaches, explore the reef exposed on low tide where evidence of historical wagon wheel tracks are sometimes visible, or discover the beauty of the rugged and rocky coastline which in some areas exposes fossilised roots in the wind eroded cliff face. Near Cape Northumberland on dusk, Fairy Penguins may be seen returning to their nests in the cove on the eastern side of the cliff top.

To the west of Port MacDonnell is Germein Reserve. Walk through the remnant native vegetation of Woolly Ti-Tree and SA Blue Gum or observe bird life from the bird hide near Blackfish Lagoon. Boardwalks provide access across the swampland areas renowned as a reserve for frogs.

Nearby, wander through the bushland tracks of Dingley Dell Conservation Park to see local flora and fauna at its best and views of Mount Gambier and Mount Schank from elevated ridges. T

Looking south from Cape Banks Lighthouse towards Carpenter Rocks, Pelican Point and Blackfellows Caves page 37 Mount Gambier, with its excellent range of accommodation and dining, is the perfect base for the extended stay and for those who want to see more of the region. There are many interesting

places to visit, most within a drives 1 1 /2 hour drive of the city. short drives

Coonawarra Wine Region

Drive 1 - North are very close together, gate after Huge towers can be seen on the jetties in South Australia, a Drive to the North to see gate along the highway. southern horizon. popular fishing and holiday parts of the timber industry, destination. History, secluded Bool Lagoon A wetland of Millicent Visitor Information Historic Penola, the Wine beaches, spectacular rugged international importance where Centre Information on local coastline and Beachport Region of Coonawarra, Caves birds can be observed from attractions, maps on 4WD Conservation Park, information is & Wetlands. the bird hides. Water levels into the National Parks and a available at the Beachport Visitor The Bureau of Meteorology and wildlife vary depending on range of souvenirs. Take in the Information Centre. Near Mount Gambier Airport. seasonal conditions. Over 200 history at Millicent National Weather balloons are launched species of mounted birds can Trust Living History Museum Woakwine Cutting Off the twice daily. be viewed at Bourne’s Bird which features South Australia’s Beachport/Robe Road, is a Museum. largest collection of horse drawn magnificent man-made Cutting. Telford’s Scrub Conservation vehicles. Excavated between 1957 and Park Well maintained tracks and Naracoorte Caves National 1960 this cutting drains “The Big boardwalk, a popular place for Park South Australia’s only World Millicent Gallery The first ‘A’ Swamp” into Lake George . walking and birdwatching. Heritage site and a premier visitor Class Gallery in regional SA, attraction. Guided visits to highly features changing exhibitions of Robe A popular holiday Tarpeena Township set amongst decorated caves and significant a national standard, as well as destination which offers character the timber industry. Playground, fossil sites. Adventure tours exhibitions featuring local artists. and charm. Call at the Robe free BBQ, picnic and toilet are available. Browse through Visit Ants Redgum Gallery. Library and Visitor Information facilities. Visit Fairytale Park. the Yulgilbar Wood Gallery Centre for details of local Lake McIntyre Reserve View Nangwarry Forestry & Logging specialising in Red Gum Timbers. attractions, maps and history the birdlife on the walking trails, Museum The Museum is open of the area. Naracoorte The Sheep’s Back boardwalks, viewing platforms on Sundays & Public Holidays or Museum provides an exciting and bird hides. BBQs and toilet Little Dip Conservation Park by appointment. historical interpretation of the facilities provided. 2WD access into some of the Penola Founded in 1850, is wool industry and enquire about more popular picnic and fishing Canunda National Park steeped in history. The Penola- information on local attractions spots, although entry into the Beautiful sculptured sand Coonawarra Visitor Centre at the Visitor Centre. Overlook heart of the park is by 4WD dunes are accessible by 4WD provides a guide to the wineries production from the viewing gallery access only. via Carpenter Rocks, Millicent, and general information. Browse at Mini Jumbuk. Enjoy the 18 hole or Southend, where there are Return to Mount Gambier via through the John Riddoch Mini Golf and Tiny Train Park. several walking trails. 2WD one of the many routes available, Interpretive Centre. Visit Lucindale Limestone Coast access is provided to some areas. through Penola, Mount Burr or Galleries, Petticoat Lane, The Cheese Factory. Millicent. Mary MacKillop Interpretive Beachport One of the longest Centre and Woods MacKillop Drive 2 - West School House, Penola Fantasy Drive to the West and you will Kingston Model Railway and Roses see a Cave, Forests, Parks, and Drives 1 & 2 SA VIC Coastline Tearooms. On the Millicent Road Naracoorte is the magnificent two storey D Glencoe Home to The National r A iv p e Victorian mansion of Yallum Park, p Trust Old Glencoe Woolshed. r 2 D o r x i built in 1880. v

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opportunities. Tantanoola Cave There is no Beachport 5 k waiting for a tour, join your host Nangwarry m Coonawarra Wine Region and experience one of Australia’s Tarpeena Famous for the full bodied reds Millicent most spectacular small caves. Glencoe grown in the highly prized terra Only cave with full disabled rossa soil over limestone. Most access. of the cellar door sales outlets Mount Gambier Woakwine Range Wind Farms page 38 short drives

drives

Carpenter Rocks

Drive 3 - South 3. Germein Reserve Walk 4. Adam Lindsay Gordon’s Drive 4 - South West 1. Little Blue Lake One of the through the remnant native Cottage Also known as Dingley 6. Limestone Quarries Situated many water filled sinkholes vegetation or observe bird life. Dell, the cottage displays some just off Benara Road. The providing a “window” into the BBQ, or picnic at Lion’s Park of Gordon’s personal belongings limestone is cut into blocks for underground water system. A cool (with disabled access swing) or and other mementos. Enjoy the the building industry. swim for experienced swimmers. Clarke Park. View interesting natural bushland surrounds. Carpenter Rocks A safe rock formations from the site of 2. Mount Schank A walk to Woolwash Interpretive Centre swimming beach which is also a the Old Lighthouse. At dusk get the summit provides wonderful Outlines the history of the area. haven for the local fishing fleet. a glimpse of ‘Little Penguins’ views of the coast and nearby The Woolwash beach is very A short drive west to Cape Banks returning to their nesting cove countryside. Picnic and Toilet popular for swimming, surfing Lighthouse where a memorial in the rugged cliffs, near Cape facilities provided. T and wind surfing. has been erected in memory of Northumberland Lighthouse. the 89 lives lost when the trading Port MacDonnell Proclaimed 5. Ewens Ponds The vessel Admella came to grief in “The Southern Rock Lobster underground water bubbles 1859. The 150th commemoration Capital of Australia”. Something upwards through it’s under water of the event was held in August of interest for all ages with garden. A popular place for 2009. www.admella.org.au. its history, beaches, fishing, snorkel and diving adventures. walking and surfing. Discover 7. Canunda National Park the Port MacDonnell & District Southern entry point into the Maritime Museum and view the National Park, which is classified Community Mural. T as only 4WD access from this end.

Drives 3 & 4 This rocky point Mount Gambier Pelican Point is popular for discovering the Drive 4, Approx 40km coastal environment, drive to Blackfellows Caves, a small fishing village.

27km 3 Carpenter Rocks Drive Approx Mount Schank Ask at Visitor Information Centres for details on towns and attractions: Allendale East Penola: 08 8737 2855 Naracoorte: 1800 244 421 Millicent: 08 8733 0904 Beachport: 08 8735 8029 Robe: 08 8768 2465 Port MacDonnell: 08 8738 3000 Port MacDonnell

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Nelson

Drive 5 - North East Lower Glenelg National Park Cape Bridgewater A popular Dartmoor Home to the carved Casterton The birthplace of A range of many recreational place for viewing of the Petrified statues in the Avenue of Honour, the Kelpie. Visit the Casterton activities which include walking, Forest, Blowholes, Lakes and a nursery rhyme tree has been Visitor Information Centre for bird watching, fishing, boating Limestone Caves. The Seal added. Follow the Heritage Trail. information on local attractions. and canoeing is available. Colony can be accessed by either It is just a short drive to take in Historic Warrock Homestead a 2 hour return energetic walk or the beauty of nearby Waterfall Dry Creek Walking Trail Walk has 33 buildings established in by a boat tour. Enjoy the beach. Gardens. through natural scrubland to the 1843. Bailey’s Rocks in Dergholm viewing platform which provides Portland Has much to offer the State Park offers walks through spectacular views of the Glenelg day tripper. Take a tour of the a fascinating outcrop of giant River, or choose one of the other Maritime Discovery Centre or Ask at Visitor granite boulders. Wood BBQ, walks. Wombats are known to Portland Aluminium Smelter, camping, picnic and toilet Information frequent on dusk. board the Cable Tram for a facilities provided. Centres for maps relaxing tour, or wander through Donovans A small township on of the Admella For a round trip return to Mount the Portland Powerhouse Motor the South Australian section of Discovery Trail and Gambier via Penola & Car Museum. the river with fishing, boating, details on towns Drive 6 - South East picnic and BBQ facilities. Return to Mount Gambier via and attractions: Hells Hole Sinkhole Turn into the Heywood and Dartmoor. Piccaninnie Ponds A world Casterton: 03 5581 2070 pine forest, a viewing platform renowned diving sinkhole, for Jackass Fern Gully Stop on the provides awesome views into the Nelson: 08 8738 4051 the cave trained and experienced way back to walk through ferns Portland: 1800 035 567 water filled sinkhole. This site is diver, with crystal clear water to and scrubland near the Fitzroy used by cave divers who explore 110 metres in depth. Enjoy the River or visit The Inkpot, a nearby it’s crystal clear waters. walk to the beach. swamp.

Penambol Conservation Park Nelson Visitor Information The Caroline Sinkhole is located a Centre & Parks Booking Office short walk from the car park and Provides information on all the viewing platform provides a park and river activities. Cruise bird’s eye view of the area which the Glenelg River to Princess Penola Dergholm was once used by aboriginal Margaret Rose Cave. Boat or people. Two walks, the Wombat Canoe hire is available to see the Walk and Butterfly Walk are Nangwarry beautiful meandering Glenelg SA VIC Casterton provided. Tarpeena km River with its limestone cliffs, 70 Princess Margaret Rose Cave natural bushland and abundance Experience the beauty of the of wildlife. Enjoy a relaxing Mount Drive 5, Approx decorations within the cave. BBQ day’s fishing (permit required in Gambier Victoria). Picnic or walk in the Dartmoor and Picnic facilities are provided. D rive 6 Lower Glenelg or Discovery Bay , A Donovans pp Nelson ro Coastal Park where day visitors x 1 05 km are welcome at the many camp Heywood sites.

Drives 5 & 6 Portland page 40 night lights drive drives

Town Hall

“The Lady Nelson” Visitor Blue Lake Pumping past the Wehl Street Theatre Fountain & Discovery Centre Station on Wehl Street South city map View the Fountain which was Start at The Visitor Centre, this Drive past the Blue Lake to the O14 continue along Wehl Street presented to the people of Mount spectacular land mark was built carpark near the tunnel under the and drive past “The Federation Gambier in 1884 by Captain Robert in 1985, under a Commonwealth road for an excellent night view Arch” located at the entrance of Gardiner, the great grandfather Employment Program with the of the building. Also from this Vansittart Park. Turn right at the of the late Sir Robert Helpmann. guidance of Mick Everlyn. car park Centenary Tower can be roundabout onto Jubilee Highway Commercial Street East, city map seen sitting like a beacon on the west, then right at the next N16 See the majestic well lit brig, highest point of Mount Gambier, roundabout onto Penola Road a full size replica of the H.M.S. Cave Garden city map V16 heading towards the city centre, Lady Nelson from which Mount view the Convent of Mercy, city Stop and walk down into the Cave Gambier was sighted and named Potters Point map M16 opened in 1908 which Garden. Every evening, colour in the year 1800. Jubilee Highway Drive to the lookout at the top of has been beautifully restored. washes and ancient faces rise East, city map L17 Hay Drive to see the City Lights Drive to Commercial Street East, from the cave and tell the dream and another aspect of Centenary time stories of local indigenous Umpherston Sinkhole turn left, and drive past the floodlit Tower from across the crater. people. The rear wall of the Main Drive 2.5 km along Jubilee Old Town Hall, city map N16 Lake Terrace West, city map S12 Corner comes alive with an array of Highway East to the beautiful constructed of dolomite in 1882. photos featuring Mount Gambier’s Sinkhole where possums come Historic Buildings View the windows of the new European heritage. out to feed in the floodlit cave Drive in close to The Old Gaol Main Corner development, and gardens. Jubilee Highway on Margaret Street city map which is transformed, into a giant The Christmas Lights Drive East, city map N25 P14 to see the floodlit stone lantern every night filled with During the Festive Season, many work constructed in 1866. Then homes and gardens are decorated Sexton’s Cottage exploding volcanoes and peaceful with Christmas decorations and On Lake Terrace, was underwater experiences of the lights. Call at “The Lady Nelson” constructed in 1904 of dolomite regions caves and ponds. for information on the Christmas and limestone and features Vansittart Light Drive. gables and breaks in its Gothic Park Arch

J style architecture. The wrought U B IL iron gates were erected in 1884. * Convent E E of Mercy* H I Lake Terrace East city map S19 PENOLA RD G HW Wehl St AY Theatre The Lady Nelson* * Cave Garden COMMERCIAL STR Fountain *Town* Hall EET Old* Gaol WEHL STREET

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Sexton Cottage (Approx 1 ¼ hours) Centenary Pumping Station Tower * * Tunnel Carpark

Blue Lake

page 41 The First aboriginal people came to Australia at least 50,000 years ago. Craitbul, giant ancestor of the Booandik People, long ago made an oven at Mount Muirhead to cook for his wife and family. In hearing the groaning voice of the bird spirit “Bullin” warning them of the evil spirit “Tennateona”, they fled to another history history site where they built another oven (Mount

Schank). Again they were frightened off history by the threat of the evil spirit and moved to “Berrin” where they again made their oven (Mount Gambier). One day, water rose and the fire went out. They dug other ovens, but each time water rose putting out the fires. This occurred four times (the Valley Lake, Blue Lake, Browne’s Lake and Leg of Mutton Lake). Finally Craitbul and his family settled in a cave on the side of “Berrin’s” Peak.

The Booandik’s (People of the Reeds), lived in the region between The Old Courthouse, the former Post Office, the Beachport and the Glenelg River. They were the largest group in the Anglican Church and the Mount Gambier Gaol were South East. 1865 constructed from dolomite. In Winter the people lived inland but during the summer they moved First Mount Gambier Hospital erected on the northern to the coast. Seafood was the main component of their diet. Men edge of the Valley Lake. were the hunters, women the gatherers. When large animals were killed for food, they were shared out according to a strict priority. 1869 Foundation stone for the Centenary Tower was laid 3rd December to commemorate 100 years since the sighting They constructed “wurlies” with a wooden framework which they of Mount Gambier’s mountain. covered with branches and sometimes skins. Others were made of 1900 logs in beehive shape and turfed over. They were taught to make The last traditional man of the Booandik people, weapons and tools and also to use them with maximum efficiency. Lanky Karna died in Beachport. In 1788, after Governor Phillip arrived with soldiers, convicts and 1906 Robert Murray Helpman was born in the front bedroom white settlers, life changed forever for the Aboriginal people. at 79 Bay Road. He moved to Adelaide with his family 1909 and was later to become Sir Robert Helpmann the world 3rd December Lieutenant James Grant sighted two renowned dancer and actor. peaks from HMS Lady Nelson – named one after Lord 1800 Gambier RN, and the other after Captain Schanck, Mount Gambier was linked by rail to Portland, Victoria. designer of the vessel. 1917 First Flights to Adelaide. Stephen Henty from Portland discovered Mount Gambier and saw the potential of good farming land and water 1839 from the Blue Lake and Valley Lake. 1928 December 9 Mount Gambier declared a city. Queen Elizabeth II visited. Evelyn Sturt, brother of Charles Sturt purchased several sections of land by auction in Adelaide. The town’s first 1954 1847 Hotel, postal agency and police barracks were built on Second Hospital and Nurses Home opened, nurses this land adjacent the cave. Today’s Jens Hotel was the home now converted into apartments. original site of the first Hotel license in Mount Gambier. 1961 Opening of SES8 the first television station to serve the South Australian Hotel built – still operating today – South East of SA and Victorian Western District. oldest remaining hotel in city. 1966 Civic Centre opened. 1860 James and Christina Smith established a home for aboriginal people in Mount Gambier. 1981

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Mount Gambier was the first place named in South Australia

Lakes Plaza now Centro shopping centre opens. Aquatic Centre opened. In May 1897 an earthquake 1986 Lady Nelson Visitor & Discovery Centre opened. hit the region with the

Third and current hospital opened. epicentre at Beachport. Crosses on two churches 1997 Bicentennial Tower built at Port MacDonnell commemorating the sighting and naming of in Mount Gambier fell 2000 Mount Gambier, and Mount Schank. to the ground, chimneys Federation Arch built over the entry to Vansittart Park inspired by an earlier arch that spanned the cracked and fell, buildings, Main intersection in 1936. poles and fences swayed.

First University Campus for Mount Gambier 2005 established by University of South Australia.

For Further Information on the History of Mount Gambier: “The Lady Nelson” Visitor & Discovery Centre is committed to the history of Mount Gambier and District. The Discovery Centre incorporates high tech interactive displays telling much of Mount Gambier’s history. The Centre supports The Mount Gambier History Group in the promotion of their Heritage Series Books. The History Room, in O’Halloran Terrace is open Tuesday afternoons or by appointment. Phone 8725 6617 Historical publications are available for sale at “The Lady Nelson”, the most popular being Mount Gambier, The City Around a Cave as produced by local historian the late Mr Les Hill. A special History Room has been established at The Mount Gambier Public Library where historical and genealogical records can be accessed and researched. page 43 leisure recreation, leisure leisure recreation, & adventure

Bingo Croquet Bulldogs Bingo McDonald Park Club 08 8725 5971 Mount Gambier Croquet Club 08 8725 7560 North Gambier Sportsmans Club Cycling Commercial Street West 08 8725 1341 Maps for the Scenic Bicycle Route, the Bicycle Path Network and Mount Gambier Community RSL Bingo Crater Lakes Mountain Bike Trail are available at The Lady Nelson 16 Sturt Street 08 8725 8181 Visitor & Discovery Centre. Free bike hire available from the Main Boating Corner and The Lady Nelson. Boat ramps are provided at Lake Leake, Blackfellows Caves, Port Dancing MacDonnell, The Glenelg River, and The Valley Lake. A Power Boat Allabout Squares 08 8723 4596 Licence is required for all SA Waters (13 13 84) and Victorian Waters Mount Gambier Old Time Dance Club 08 8725 5249 (03 9655 3399). Hired boats are exempt from these requirements. Pine City Twirlers Inc, Anglican Church Hall 08 8725 7524 Nelson Boat & Canoe Hire Nelson Boatshed 08 8738 4048 Ballroom & Ceroc Dancing 08 8723 3724 Bowling Mount Gambier Lake City Rock n Roll Inc 0407 258 404 Mount Gambier & District Indoor Bowling Club 08 8725 3627 Diving Mount Gambier Bowls Club Inc Cave Diving 172 Commercial Street West 08 8725 2523 See page 34 for regulations on diving in the many caves in the area Mount Gambier RSL & District Bowling Club Inc Snorkelling 2 Jubilee Highway East 08 8725 9515 Allendale East Store Allendale East 08 8738 7274 Port MacDonnell and District Bowling Club 08 8738 2023 Fishing Bushwalking Mount Gambier is only 35 minutes from the Glenelg River and the Brochures are available at “The Lady Nelson” for the most popular Southern Coastline,and is the centre for many fishing opportunities. walks. See page 36 and 37. No permit is required in SA waters. A permit is required in VIC (except Canoeing Pensioners and Children U18) Canoe along the Glenelg River to enjoy the beauty of its limestone Spot On Fishing Tackle 93 Commercial St East 08 8725 8825 cliffs and abundant wildlife. Overnight camp sites require pre-booking Golf at Parks Victoria. Canoe and River Guide available at “The Lady Blue Lake Public Golf Links Bay Road 08 8725 6198 Nelson”. Canoes are available for hire. Mount Gambier Golf Club Inc Attamurra Road 08 8725 7739 Nelson Boat & Canoe Hire Nelson Boatshed 08 8738 4048 Port MacDonnell Golf Club Elizabeth Street 08 8738 2522 Paestan Canoe Hire Winnap - Nelson Road, Winnap 03 5528 1481 Greyhound Racing & Coursing Mount Gambier Greyhound Racing & Coursing Club Inc Tara Raceway 08 8725 3053

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The Crater Lakes

Gymnastics & Kindergym Shooting Blue Lake Gymnastic Club Inc Malseed Park 0419 822 371 Mount Gambier Gun Club Inc Gladigau Road 08 8725 4217 Active Playgroup No. 2 Show Hall 0448 766 020 Mount Gambier Pistol Club Pine Hall Road 08 8725 4281 Mount Gambier Rifle Club Caveton, Nelson Road 08 8725 3890 Harness Racing & Trotting Port MacDonnell Pistol & Shooting Club Mount Gambier Harness Racing Club Elizabeth Street 08 8738 5304 Greenwald Paceway 0407 609 206 South East Field & Game Assoc Burrungule 08 8733 3144 Horse Racing Snorkelling Regular meetings throughout the Mount Gambier Racing Club Inc The beauty of the underground water system can be discovered by year with the Annual 2 day Gold Cup Carnival held in May. snorkelling some of the ponds and sinkholes. Some require permits. 08 8725 4466 Glenburnie Racecourse See page 34 for further information. Indoor Sporting & Fitness Centres Speedway Active8 Health & Sport Centre 99 Penola Road 08 8723 0288 Borderline Speedway Considered to be one of the best tracks in Blue Lake Sports Medicine Centre 15b Sturt Street 08 8723 0432 Australia it hosts several major titles. Princes Highway 08 8725 5513 Mount Gambier Basketball Stadium Commercial Street West 08 8723 2050 Swimming Squashbrook Fitness & Leisure Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre Margaret St 08 8723 1283 Commercial Street West 08 8725 5351 Squashbrook Fitness & Leisure 297 Commercial Street West 08 8725 5351 Motor Cycling ‘Swimskool Mount Gambier’ Mount Gambier Junior Motocross Club (Lap Swim only Mon-Fri 6am-9am) Keegan Street 08 8723 2460 McNamara Park Road 08 8725 4920 Mount Gambier Motorcycle and Light Car Club Inc Ten Pin Bowling McNamara Park 08 8725 0163 Gambier City Bowl Commercial Street West 08 8723 2442 Mount Gambier Karting Club Theatres Princes Highway 08 8725 7591 Oatmill Cinema Complex 7 Percy Street 08 8724 9150 Night Clubs Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre Seating 528, the theatre is professionally equipped and regularly used for performing Shadows Entertainment Complex 5 Penola Road 08 8723 9777 arts, presentations, conferences and seminars. Paintball Located within the Civic Centre 08 8723 8741 Burrungule Park Paintball All games by appointment Wehl Street Theatre, Wehl Street South 08 8725 3725 Paintball in The Bush, Burrungule Road 0428 873 122 Water Skiing Water skiing is a popular activity at the Valley Lake and with several designated zones on The Glenelg River – River Guide available at “The Lady Nelson”. page 45

& transport transport tours, cruises tours,

Coach Charter City Bus Gambier Coachlines Four routes service the city Monday to Friday including stops 13, 24, 48 & 50 seater coach 08 8723 6000, 0418 849Nelson 446 near the major city attractions. Lake City Tours 21 and 10 seaters 08 8723 2991, 0412 838 765 McCormicks Bus Service 28 and 57 seaters 08 8724 9978 Bus Schedules including school route maps and bus route maps Mount Gambier Mini Bus Hire 14 and 22 seaters 08 8725 5094 are available from “The Lady Nelson” Visitor Centre or the office of Southern Coachlines 22, 28, 30 and 46 seaters The City of Mount Gambier. Operated by McCormick’s Bus Service. 08 8724 9988, 0418 853 714 08 8724 9978 www.mccormicksbus.com.au Tours & Cruises Getting Here and Around Lakes, Caves, Sinkholes, Heritage, Forest, By Coach to and from Adelaide Limestone, Coast, River Premier Stateliner Inland and coastal services to and from Lake City Corporate Cars A Adelaide daily. 08 8415 5555 Tour the city or region in the comfort of chauffeur driven Hire Cars Arrivals and Departures: Carpark at “The Lady Nelson” or Limousine. Choose from a range of tours tailored to your needs. Visitor & Discovery Centre, Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier. 0408 239 068 For bookings and further information contact “The Lady Nelson” Jupiter Limousines Visitor & Discovery Centre. 1800 087 187 Offering winery tours and personalised tours for up to 10 people. By Coach to and from Melbourne 0419 827 473 VLine Daily Coach/Rail service to and from Melbourne via Top Hat Tours Warrnambool or Ballarat. 1800 800 007 Personalised winery tours in chauffeured Vintage Cars Arrivals and Departures: Carpark at “The Lady Nelson” Visitor & 0438 816 621 or 08 8726 8071 Discovery Centre, Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier. For bookings Lake City Tours A and further information contact “The Lady Nelson” 1800 087 187 Enjoy a relaxing tour of the most popular city attractions. Check with your local coach company or travel agent for the Morning tours commence at 9.00am. 0412 838 765 details of special coach tours to Mount Gambier Franks Mini Bus Hire & Vears Hire Car By Air A range of personalised tours for various size groups. 0438 398 246 Regular return flights are available between Mount Gambier Port MacDonnell Fishing Charters and Adelaide and Mount Gambier and Melbourne. Enjoy a great days fishing on JayMarStar, a 43 ft Randell. Mount Gambier and District Airport 08 8725 1112 All fishing rods and tackle supplied. 6 person min, 12 person max. B & P Travel (Rex Airlines) 08 8725 7888 www.portmacfishing.com.au 0428 382 483 Rex Airlines 131 713 Southerly Marine Tours & Fishing Charters Travel O’Connor 23 Penola Road, Mount Gambier 08 8725 5332 Offering Marine Tours and Fishing Charters on board the fully seated De Bruin Air Air charter service from all major airports for 5, 10 or 15 52ft vessel. Marine tours 10 person max, fishing tours 7 person max. passengers. Contact the exclusive booking agent, Travel O’Connor on www.southerlymarinetours.com.au 0427 387 370 or 0407 975 619 08 8725 5332 Remarkable Fishing Charters An enjoyable day of reef, deep sea, Hire Car/Coach tuna, or shark fishing, or just relax and enjoy other highlights including Avis Mount Gambier Airport 08 8723 4300 sightseeing and birdwatching. Light lunch provided. Budget Car Rental Airport 08 8725 4340 08 8738 2496 or 0427 555 595 Franks Mini Bus Hire & Vears Hire Car 08 8725 0666 Hertz Airport 08 8723 0870 Glenelg River Cruises Relax on the Nelson Explorer, Nelson Endeavour Thrifty Airport 08 8723 2488, 0418 838 732 or Pompei’s Pride and take in the beauty of the Glenelg River, visiting Lake City Corporate Cars 0408 239 068 Princess Margaret Rose Cave. Various cruises available. Charter cruises Leroy’s Mini Bus Hire 0438 249 240, 0407 719 495 with meals tailored for group bookings. 08 8738 4191 Mount Gambier Mini Bus Hire 12 or 14 seaters 08 8725 5094 De Bruin Air Offers scenic flights to suit your needs. Choose from 5 Scooters set routes, or design your own. Take in Mount Gambier & Lakes area, Scooters 2 Go 08 8723 3156 Little Blue Lake, Mount Schank, Port MacDonnell, South East Pasture Taxi Lands, Discovery Bay, Nelson, Carpenter Rocks, Robe, Lake Bonney Lake City Taxis 131 008 or 08 8723 0000 and Wind Farms. Contact the exclusive booking agent Travel O’Connor Vears Taxis 08 8725 0666 on 08 8725 5332 or [email protected] page 46 annual events calendar of July events NAIDOC Week Rotary Careers Expo Reserve Forces Day Mount Gambier Eisteddfod August Limestone Coast Showcase TAFE SA Hairdressing Competition Mount Gambier Horse Trials September Off Road Pines Enduro October Masters of Mac Park – Motorcycle Racing Annual Mil Lel Show Mount Gambier A & H Society Show Rotary Book Fair November Legend of the Lakes Hill Climb Mount Gambier Annual Christmas Parade February 2013 Blue Lake Brass Band Festival Fishing & Outdoor Expo – Port MacDonnell Mount Gambier Junior Basketball Tournament Swap Meet Valentines Rod Run Alex Roberts 100 Mile Classic BMX South Australia State Titles Limestone Coast Tattoo Karaoke in the Cave RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride (Starting point) Mount Gambier Gift –Athletics Meet March Clean up Australia Day December Borderline Speedway -National Streetstock Championships Boral Blue Lake Fun Run South East Dressage Association Championships Blue Lake Y Swim Club National Meet EH Holden State Run Car Club Rally Blue Lake Carols Mount Gambier Greyhound Races – Gold Cup Borderline Speedway –World Series Sprint Cars SE Field Days Mount Gambier Racing Club Christmas Meet New Years Eve Celebrations April Mount Gambier & District Community Bank Family Fun Day January 2014 Hoo Hoo International Convention Port MacDonnell Bay Side Festival SA Race Walking Event Mount Gambier Show Jumping Festival Motorcycling SA State Motocross Mount Gambier Racing Club – Holcim Summer Cup Baseball Masters Tournament Mount Gambier Rodeo ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Street March Mount Gambier Junior Tennis Tournament Borderline Speedway Kings Sprint Car Challenge Easter Mount Gambier Veteran and Vintage Car Rally Blue Lake Golf Club Easter Golf Tournament Australia Day Breakfast Easter Show Jumping Festival Mount Gambier Autofest Show and Shine McNamara Park Easter Racing Blue Lake Archers Annual Tournament Borderline Speedway – Easter Sprint Car Classic Easter Champion Dog Show Donovans Easter Market May Generations in Jazz Mount Gambier Gold Cup Carnival 130th Anniversary Mount Gambier Ladies Day Racing Cup Carnival Reconciliation Week June SA VS Vic BMX Club Championships South East National Highland Dancing Championships Swinging with the Stars Australian Welsh Male Choir For further information visit the online Events Calendar: The HD/ HR Holden Nationals Show and Shine www.mountgambiertourism.com.au

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community & community services health services

Mount Gambier Public Library

Banks Newsagents A.N.Z 8 Commercial West 08 8721 0500 Chapmans Newsagency 11 Commercial St West 08 8725 3300 Bank SA 1 Commercial St East 08 8726 2600 Fosters Newsagency Newspower Bendigo Bank 16 James St 08 8726 3200 79 Commercial St East 08 8725 4140 Commonwealth Bank 4 Bay Road 08 8724 4720 Hewetts Newsagency 53 Commercial St East 08 8724 9965 National Bank 1 Commercial St West 08 8726 3300 News @ the Mall Centro, Helen Street 08 8725 0811 RaboBank 15a Sturt Street 08 8726 2500 Op Shops Police Credit Union 42 Helen Street 08 8724 8222 Lifeline Cnr Gray St & Railway Tce 08 8725 5699 People’s Choice Credit Union Saint Vincent De Paul Society 2 Crouch St South 08 8724 9322 7-13 Compton Street 08 8723 8300 Salvation Army Thrift Shop Boandik Terrace 08 8725 6042 Westpac Bank 43 Commercial St West 08 8721 0666 The Salvo’s Store Caldwell Street 08 8725 4271 Books – Second Hand Photographic Supplies Lifeline S.E. Book Nook Cnr Gray St & Railway Tce 08 8725 5699 Photoquick Camera House 11a James Street 08 8725 4010 Mount Gambier Book Exchange Post Offices Shop 1, 80 Commercial Street West 08 8725 9141 Mount Gambier Post Office, 30 Helen Street 13 1318 Commerce Mount Gambier East Post Office Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce 08 8725 3300 226 Commercial St East 08 8725 2049 Mount Gambier & District Saleyards 08 8725 6155 Mount Gambier West Post Office Dog and Cat Facilities 230a Commercial St West 08 8725 2922 South East Animal Welfare League of SA Inc Real Estate Agents Riddoch Highway 08 8723 9133 Complete Real Estate 14 Watson Terrace 08 8723 5111 Shiralea Pet Resort 109 Kingsley Rd, Allendale East 08 8738 7287 Elders Real Estate 9 Bay Road 08 8723 0633 Tollner Road Boarding Kennels 86 Tollner Road 08 8725 9797 Gebhardt Real Estate Suite 2/14 Helen Street 08 8725 5766 Internet Services Herbert Real Estate 7 Helen Street 08 8725 0500 Mount Gambier Library L J Hooker 55 Commercial St East 08 8723 2121 Civic Centre Precinct, Watson Terrace 08 8721 2540 Frank Kaiser Property Management Pty Ltd “The Lady Nelson” Visitor & Discovery Centre 08 8724 9750 2a Mitchell Street 08 8723 9299 Laundromats Landmark Real Estate 389 Commercial St West 08 8724 7590 Banque Laundrette 6 Krummel Street 08 8725 4427 Malseeds.com.au 1 Wehl Street South 08 8724 9999 Conroe Soap & Suds Splish’n & Splash’n 0427 684 740 Miller, Whan and John Pty Ltd 68 Commercial St East 08 8723 1066 Just Bubbles Laundromat Shop 6/50 Boandik Tce 08 8725 5419 Ray White Keatley 16a James St 08 8724 8966 Rose’s Laundrette Self Serve & Service Laundromat O’Connor & Graney 2 Railway Terrace 08 8725 0700 115 Commercial Street West 08 8725 7929 P&L Real Estate 32 Bay Road 08 8723 3416 Sharp & Shiny Laundromat 174 Jubilee Hwy West 0417 853 953 First National Fimmells Mount Gambier Washday Laundry 144 Penola Road 08 8723 0100 13 Penola Road 08 8725 4011 White Zephyr Laundrette 193 Commercial St West 0415 315 256 S.A.L. Real Estate 23 Gray Street 08 8725 6666 Library Vicki Quinn Real Estate 10 Commercial St West 08 8725 4225 Mount Gambier Library Rural Transaction Centres Civic Centre Precinct, Watson Terrace 08 8721 2540 Carpenter Rocks RTC Hercules Street 08 8738 0020 Port MacDonnell RTC 5 Charles Street 08 8738 3000 Tarpeena RTC Morphett Terrace 08 8739 6220

page 48 Health Services Aged/Disability Care & Villages Abbeyfield Society Inc 15 Francis Street 08 8725 1718 Boandik Extended Support Services 101 Lake Terrace East 08 8724 1251 Boandik Lodge Crouch Street Hostel 08 8725 4911 Boandik Lodge St Marys Age Care Facility 71 Boandik Tce 08 8724 1200 Hallmont Estate 20 Woodlands Drive 08 8721 8600 Lambert Village 87 Gray Street 08 8725 3209 Mount Gambier Retirement Village 1-3 Gilmore Close 08 8725 1794 Oaks Aged Care Facility, The Ruwoldt Road, Yahl 08 8725 6111 Woodlands Grove Retirement Estate 15 Woodlands Drive 08 8726 2300 Chemists Extended Hours (please ring to confirm opening times) Chemist King 170 Jubilee Highway West 08 8795 9579 Gambier City Chemmart Pharmacies Centro Shopping Centre, 21 Helen Street 08 8725 8700 Gambier Village Pharmacy Cnr Penola Rd & Buronga Ave 08 8723 1118 Chemists Normal Trading Hours East Gambier Pharmacy 3/145 Commercial St East 08 8725 1086 Gambier City Chemmart Pharmacies 15 Sturt Street 08 8725 8201 Service Stations 2a Wehl Street North 08 8723 2919 Murray T Martin Pharmacy 23-25 Commercial St West 08 8725 8244 Ampol UFS Chemist 51 Commercial St East 08 8723 0277 Fuels K & S Chiropractors 141-147 Jubilee Hwy West 08 8721 1778 Bond Chiropractic Centre 145 Penola Rd 08 8725 2077 Allendale East 08 8738 7274 Dr Ben Atkins Compton Memorial Hall 0447 230 981 BP One Stop Liana’s Chiropractic Centre 258 Commercial St West 08 8725 2306 163 Commercial St East 08 8723 1744 Mt Gambier Chiropractic Centre 6 Crouch Street North 08 8725 0644 Nelson Roadhouse 08 8738 4142 South Coast Chiropractic Centre 74 Gray Street 08 8724 7872 Caltex The Chiropractic Domain 56 Bay Road 08 8725 3755 29 Penola Road 08 8725 4420 Clinics - Medical 141 Commercial St West 24 hr 08 8725 8233 Ferrers Medical Clinic 2-4 Wehl Street North 08 8725 4261 Coles Express After Hours 0417 863 508 100 Commercial St West 08 8725 5037 Hawkins Medical Centre 30 Sturt Street 08 8725 5266 Mobil After Hours 0418 838 466 33 Helen Street 08 8723 1155 Crouch Street 24 hour 08 8725 4200 Morningside Family Practice Village Medical Centre Cnr Penola Rd & Buronga Ave 08 8723 3286 195 Commercial St West 08 8723 2033 82 Jubilee Highway West 08 8725 1092 Clinics - Alternative Mount Gambier Chinese Medical Centre 26 Pick Ave 08 8725 5730 20 Sturt Street 08 8725 7188 Glencoe 08 8739 4320 Mount Gambier Natural Therapy Clinic Carpenter Rocks 08 8738 0044 Shop 3/31 Canavan Rd 08 8725 7206 MOGAS Regional Community Health Service Nangwarry 08 8734 4177 South East Regional Community Health Service Shell - Mount Gambier 276-300 Wehl Street North 08 8721 1460 32 Bay Road 08 8725 2595 Dental Surgeons 190 Jubilee Highway East 08 8723 1900 Ferrers Dental Surgery 26 Ferrers Street 08 8723 0230 144 Penola Road 08 8723 0669 Oleschenko Orthodontics 1 Davison Street 08 8725 6612 Kongorong 08 8738 9220 Confident Smile Dental Clinic 10 Wehl Street North 08 8725 6899 Woolworths Petrol Plus Hawkins Centre Dental Practice 30 Sturt Street 08 8725 5266 108 – 110 Commercial St East 08 8723 4975 After hours 0417 812 488 Supermarkets Helen Street Dental Clinic 31 Helen Street 08 8725 2441 After hours 08 8723 2195 Andami IGA Supermarkets S A Dental Service Mount Gambier Hospital 08 8721 1633 16 Swallow Drive 08 8723 0333 80 Jubilee Highway West 08 8724 9888 Hospital Mount Gambier Hospital 276-300 Wehl St North 08 8721 1200 75 Suttontown Rd (Montebello) 08 8723 5294 Coles Optometrists A.L. Bolton Optometrist 40a Sturt Street 08 8725 1303 James Street 08 8725 6655 Kevin Paisley Fashion Eyewear 27 Commercial St West 08 8725 7088 Conroe Heights Foodworks OPSM Centro Shopping Centre, Helen St 08 8725 7222 125 North Terrace 08 8724 9033 Specsavers 40 Commercial Street West 08 8723 0274 Lennon Food Market- IGA Grocer Physiotherapists 34 Lake Terrace East 08 8725 1608 Blue Lake Sports Medicine 15b Sturt Street 08 8723 0432 Woolworths (SA) Ltd Northcare Physiotherapy Mount Gambier 43 Helen St 08 8725 2423 Commercial Street East 08 8725 8088 Therapy For Life 2/1 Compton Street 08 8724 8114 1 Stop Paediatric Services 1 Eleanor Street 08 8725 5383

industry industry

Mount Gambier is the centre of Australia’s most developed softwood forestry region.

Katnook Gas Well 60 km north of Mount Gambier was the first natural In 1876 the first Pinus Radiata trees gas field discovered in the area and opened in 1991. were planted in Mount Gambier. Mount Gambier is the centre for a large transport industry, developed as a result of our location halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne Industry and because our many industries rely on freight services. Due to the plentiful supply of underground water, good rainfall, fertile soil, temperate climate and flat land, Mount Gambier and the whole Weather of the Limestone Coast region is suitable for primary industry, the Mount Gambier enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate. largest being the timber industry, based entirely on plantations, no Summers are warm to hot with mostly dry conditions, with day time native forests are harvested. temperatures varying from 15 degrees to 40 degrees. However nights can be still be cool, warm clothing or a jacket are still needed. Consisting mainly of softwood plantings, with some more recent In Autumn warm to hot days and cool nights are common. Winters eucalypt plantings. The industry is supported by milling operations, are crisp and wet. Our annual average rainfall ranges from 450mm particle board and pulp and paper manufacturing. - 820mm a year, day time temperatures vary from 5 degrees to 20 While the dairy industry is prominent, most of the milk is sent degrees, warm clothing is needed. Spring is changeable with fine to interstate for processing. warm days, and cooler, windy, wet days. Prime lamb and beef production as well as the wool industry are important export industries.

Potatoes are widely grown, as well as onions, lettuce, and herbs, carrots, apples, berries, flowers and seed production. The highest temperature With free draining spoils over limestone our area is world renowned recorded in Mount Gambier for grape production and excellent wine. o Mount Gambier Limestone has been quarried locally for the building was 43.6 C on 16th February industry since 1860. The limestone is also crushed and dried for use in the manufacturing of glass bottles, water treatment, stock feed and 1983 (Ash Wednesday). other agricultural applications. Dolomite, another form of limestone, is the beautiful pink stone used in many of our historic buildings. The lowest temperature Port Mac Donnell just south of Mount Gambier is the home of the o largest rock lobster fishing fleet in the Southern Hemisphere; many was -3 C on 20th June other fleets are dotted along the coast and export mainly to South 1950 & 2nd July 1960. East Asia and Japan.

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facts

Population The City of Mount Gambier supports an immediate population of Distance and time over 32,000. 25,000 within the City boundary. to major towns & cities Time Mount Gambier maintains Central Standard Time. (1/2 hour behind South Australia (By sealed roads, legal speed 110kph) Victoria) Clocks are advanced by one hour between 1st Sunday in To Distance (km) Time October and the 1st Sunday in April for Daylight Saving. Adelaide via Riddoch Hwy 436 5 hrs Adelaide via Princes Hwy 450 51/2 hrs Altitude Barossa Valley 490 6 hrs The City averages 40 to 75m above sea level. The crater rim is Bordertown 182 2 hrs 190m and the Blue Lake 12m above sea level. Cape Jervis 513 61/2 hrs Newspaper Pinnaroo 316 31/2 hrs The Border Watch publishes each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Renmark 461 51/2 hrs and Friday 08 8724 1555. Tailem Bend 338 4 hrs Victor Harbor 451 51/2 hrs Radio Frequencies ABC Classic FM FM 104.1 Victoria (By sealed roads, legal speed 100kph) ABC Radio National FM 103.3 To Distance (km) Time ABC South East 1476 & 1161 AM 1/4 Radio 5SE 963 AM Apollo Bay 370 4 hrs 1/2 Star FM FM 96.1 Halls Gap 240 2 hrs 1/2 Radio 5GTR FM 100.1 Melbourne via GOR 550 7 hrs Lime FM FM 104.9 Melbourne via Princes Hwy 441 5 hrs Radio JJJ FM 102.5 Melbourne via Glenelg Hwy 426 5 hrs Mildura 575 6 hrs Television Frequencies Port Fairy via Nelson 176 11/2 hrs WIN SA Channel 8 (7) Port Fairy via Dartmoor 156 11/4 hrs WIN 9 Twelve Apostles 280 3 hrs WIN Ten Warrnambool 205 2 hrs SBS 1 & 2 ABC 1, 2 & 3, News 24 & Australia Network Emergency Services Emergency 000 In 1929 The Mount Gambier SA Ambulance Service 1300 136 272 Fire Brigade received their first Fire Ban Hotline 1300 362 361 Fire Service – City / Country 000 motorised fire truck. On the way Fire Service - SA Metropolitan to its first fire the firefighters Mount Gambier 08 8725 0634 Fire Service - Country 08 8762 2311 forgot they had to refill the Hospital 08 8721 1200 Poison Information Centre 13 1126 petrol tank and ran out of petrol Police 08 8735 1020 / 13 14 44 - the house burnt down. RAA Emergency Service 08 8725 4101 or 13 11 11 State Emergency Service 08 8723 0563 page 51

eating guide city-surrounds - city and surrounds Style & Speciality Licensed/BYO Seating Capacity Booking Required Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner/ Kids Menu/Takeaway Opening Days/ Hours hotels, taverns motel Style & Speciality Licensed/ Byo Seating Capacity Booking Required Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner/ Kids Menu/Takeaway Days/ Hours Open & clubs restaurants - city & surrounds - city & surrounds

Bellum Hotel dist map Q8 Regional cuisine/produce, L 120 L KM 7 Days Best Western Southgate Motel A-la-carte, regional L 80-100 B KM Mon-Sat Riddoch Highway, Mount Schank light meals, salad bar, D T city map N20 cuisine/produce D Ph: 08 8738 5269 playground 175 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier Commercial Hotel city map N14 Counter meals, bistro L 100 L KM 7 Days Ph: 08 8723 1175 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier D Comfort Inn Silver Birch city map N20 A-la-carte, restaurant, L 50-80 B KM Daily Ph: 08 8725 3006 Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier fish, grills, regional D Federal Hotel/Motel city map N18 Counter meals, snacks, L 140 L KM 7 Days Ph: 08 8725 5122 cuisine 112 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier fish, grills, afternoon tea, D Commodore on the Park city map K16 A-la-carte, regional L 200 B KM 7 Days Ph: 08 8723 1099 salad bar 1 Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier cuisine/produce L Flanagans Irish Pub city map O16 Bistro, irish, fish, A-la- L 100 L KM 7 Days Ph: 8724 6400 D 6 Ferrers Street, Mount Gambier carte, grills, salad bar, daily D T Country Comfort International A-la-carte regional L 280 B KM Mon-Sat Ph: 08 8725 1671. specials, kids play area city map K1 cuisine/ produce, D Jens Hotel city map N16 A-la-carte, fish, daily L 100 B KM B Sat, Sun 300 Jubilee Hwy West, Mount Gambier modern australia 40 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier specials, bistro, salad bar L 7 days Ph: 08 8725 9699 Ph: 08 8725 0188 D Econo Lodge Limestone Coast city map N21 A-la-carte, daily L 50-80 B KM 7 Days Linksview Bar & Bistro city map Y12 Bistro L 140 B BR KM L Fri & Sun 96 Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier specials, regional D Blue Lake Golf Links L D Wed-Sat Ph: 08 8725 4311 Fax: 08 8724 9659 cuisine Grant Avenue, Mount Gambier D www.econolodgelimestonecoast.com.au Ph: 08 8725 6198 Lakes Resort city map T13 A-la-carte, restaurant L 130 B KM 7 Days Macs Hotel city map O16 Bistro, beer garden L 75 L KM 7 Days 17 Lake Terrace West, Mount Gambier D 21 Bay Road, Mount Gambier D Ph: 08 8725 5755 Ph: 08 8725 2402 Quality Inn Presidential city map K9 A-la-carte, daily specials, L 80-100 B KM 7 Days Mount Gambier Hotel city map N16 Counter meals L 100 B KM 7 Days Jubilee Highway West, Mount Gambier regional cuisine D 2 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier A-la-carte, daily specials L Ph: 08 8724 9966 Ph: 08 8725 0611 D 1862 Wine Bar & Grill Seafood café, grills, 50 D as above lobster in season Park Hotel city map N13 Bistro, fish, grills, salad, L 50-80 L KM 7 Days 163 Commercial Street West, Mt Gambier daily specials D T Ph: 08 8725 2430 Mount Gambier Community R.S.L. Counter meals, L 120 L KM 7 Days city map O17 daily specials, D 16 Sturt Street, Mount Gambier bistro, a-la-carte Ph: 08 8725 8181 South Australian Hotel city map N17 Counter meals, L 60 L KM 7 Days 78 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier fish, daily specials D T Ph: 08 8725 2404 South Eastern Hotel, The city map N22 Counter meals, daily L 100 L KM 7 Days 235 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier specials, bistro, fish, D T Ph: 08 8723 9090 grills, regional cuisine/ produce, salad bar 200 Western Tavern Hotel city map K8 A-la-carte,grills, light L 260 L KM 7 Days 178 Jubilee Highway West, Mount Gambier meals, pasta, salad bar, D Ph: 08 8723 1200 snacks

page 52 Style & Speciality Licensed/BYO Seating Capacity Booking Required Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner/ Kids Menu/Takeaway Opening Days/Hours Sorrentos Café city map N15 Café, alfresco, pizza/ L 100 B KM 7 Days restaurants 6 Bay Road, Mount Gambier pasta, snacks, asian, BYO L T & cafes Ph: 08 8723 0900 mediteranean D The Blue Lake Curry Club city map N18 Indian Cuisine L L TA 7 Days - city & surrounds 20 Anthony Street Mount Gambier BYO D Ph: 08 8724 8448 The Old Apple Farm Blue Water Wines Snacks, cheese platters L 20-50 L Wed-Sun dist map N12 Clarke Rd, Mt Gambier Ph: 08 8726 8302 Aquifer Tours city map U17 Café, homemade snacks 20-50 L 7 Days To Go Gourmet Sandwich & Expresso Homemade snacks, rolls, 8-10 B T 7 Days John Watson Drive, Mount Gambier Bar city map N16 sandwiches, daily specials L Ph: 08 8723 1199 7 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier Bahn Kubo city map N19 Thai, Chinese, Malay, BYO L KM Tue-Sun Ph: 08 8724 8300 2-94 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier Philippine, Japanese, L 30 D T Treehouse Play Café, The Café, light meals, snacks, 50-80 B KM Wed-Mon Ph: 08 8725 3580 Indonesia city map 16 rolls, sandwiches L T Banana Tree Café city map M15 Thai, a-la-carte, buffet L 80- L KM 7 Days 25b Bay Road (enter via Herriot St), D 53 Gray Street, Mount Gambier BYO 100 D T Mount Gambier T Ph: 08 8723 9393 Ph: 08 8723 2045 Bandsaw Bistro city map N11 Cafe, snacks, burgers 20-50 L KM Mon-Sat Vanilla Bean city map N14 Modern european cuisine, L 50-80 L KM 7 Days 193 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier sandwiches, cakes D T 82 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier all day menu, cafe D T Ph: 0466 045 406 Ph: 08 8723 5321 Barn Steak House dist map O11 Regional Cuisine, beef and L 100- B KM 7 Days Yoey’s Traditional Fine Food Café, devonshire tea, rolls, 10-20 L T Mon-Sat Nelson Rd, Mount Gambier seafood 120 D city map N14 sandwiches, cakes Ph: 08 8726 9999 32 James Street, Mount Gambier Bookmark Cafe Light meals, sandwiches, 20-50 L 7 Days Ph: 08 8725 7710 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier cakes Whistling Cat, The city map N15 Café, traditional english L T 7 Days Ph: 08 8723 9472 97 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier sweets, giftware and KM Bullfrogs Café Bar & Grill city map N16 Regional cuisine/produce, L 200 L KM 7 Days Ph: 08 8724 9088 specialty teas Oatmill Complex 7 Percy Street, Mt Gambier grills, daily specials BYO D Wild Ginger city map N15 A-la-carte restaurant, L 50-80 L T Mon-Fri Ph: 08 8723 3933 17 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier thai, asian BYO D KM Lunch Café Melzar city map N15 Café mediterranean 42 L KM Mon-Fri Ph: 08 8723 6264 7 days Shop 7 Engelbrecht Lane, Mount Gambier home made, light meals, B T Dinner Ph: 08 8723 1760 grills, sandwiches Style & Speciality Opening Days/ Hours Caffé Belgiorno city map N16 Café mediterranean L 150 L T 7 Days bakeries Percy St, Mount Gambier alfresco D Ph: 08 8725 4455 - city & surrounds Caleb’s Cafe city map N17 Homemade light snacks, 20-50 L KM Mon-Fri 7a Ferrers Street East, Mount Gambier sandwiches, meals, cakes T Ph: 08 8723 9433 Collars & Cuffs Licensed Cafe Café, homemade, alfresco, L 50 B KM 7 Days city map O15 gluten free L T Bakers Delight city map N14 Bakery, bread, snacks, cakes, baked 7 Days 1/14 Helen Street, Mount Gambier 30 James Street, Mount Gambier goods Ph: 08 8723 0465 Ph: 08 8723 0886 Cosmopolitan Pizza Bar city map N17 Pizzeria & pasta 40 L KM 7 Days Bakers Delight city map N19 Bakery, bread, snacks, cakes, baked 7 Days 77 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier D T 147 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier goods Ph: 08 8725 3197 Ph: 08 8723 9935 Cupkates city map N16 Vintage style tearoom, 20 T Mon-Sat Metro Bakery Café city map N16 Dine in or takeaway, bakery, bread, 7 days 54 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier homemade cupcakes, tea, 13 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier pastries, pasties, pies, baguettes, rolls, Ph 8725 8988 coffee. Gluten/dairy/sugar Ph: 08 8723 3179 cakes and coffee free available Earth Café city map B16 Healthy, gluten free, dairy 80 L Mon-Sat Marketplace, 182 Penola Road, Mt Gambier free, vegetarian, vegan OK Pie Shop city map N15 Pastries, pies, pasties, cakes, baked Mon-Sat Ph: 08 8723 6848 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier goods Engelbrecht Cave Cafe city map K13 Cafe, light meals, 10-20 B 7 Days Ph: 08 8725 2909 26 Chute Street, Mount Gambier homemade cakes, gelati, L Pick Avenue Deli & Bakery city map P22 Pastries, cakes rolls & sandwiches 7 Days Ph: 08 8723 5552 alfresco T 34 Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier Hideaway Café city map O14 Café, homemade lunches 48 B T Mon-Fri Ph: 08 8725 2405 32a Helen St, Mount Gambier & light snacks, pizza, L Sugar ‘n’ Spice city map O15 Cheesecakes, cakes, toasted sandwiches, 7 Days Ph: 08 8723 6200 sandwiches, hamburgers, Shop 2, 145 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier slices, hot doughnuts cakes Ph: 08 8723 0709 Golden Chopsticks Restaurant A-la-carte restaurant, L 100 L KM L Thu-Fri Top One Hot Bread city map N15 Breads, pastries, slices, cakes 7 Days city map N17 chinese, thai, asian, D T D Tue-Sun 20 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier 95 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier malaysian, crayfish Ph: 08 8723 3367 Ph: 08 8725 3935 seasonal Wehl Street Homestyle Bakery city map P14 Bakery, pastries, pies, pasties, cakes, Mon-Sat Gourmet India Restaurant city map N17 Tandoori and northern L 50-80 L KM 7 Days 19-21 Wehl Street South, Mount Gambier baked goods, salad, sandwiches 99 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier Indian dishes, fish, chicken, D T Ph: 08 8725 7341 Ph: 8725 1800 icecream Ken’s Place city map N15 Hot & cold food, fish, 20-50 B T Daily Harrold Street, Mt Gambier snacks, pies, pasties, cakes L Laughton Park Gardens Afternoon tea, devonshire 20-50 LBR KM Fri-Mon dist map 804 L12 tea Pub & Sch Brim Brim Road, Yahl Hols Ph: 08 8725 0479 Malaysia House Restaurant city map N15 A-la-carte malaysian & L 50 L KM 7 Days 83 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier chinese, asian BYO D T Ph: 08 8723 5005 Mandarin Restaurant city map N14 Chinese a-la-carte L 80- L T 7 Days 68 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier 100 D Ph: 08 8723 2100 Molten Chocolate Cafe city map N15 Artisan quality hand made 50 B T Mon-Sat 39 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier chocolates, fine patisserie, L Ph: 08 8723 5955 cakes, gourmet ice cream. Niks Carvery n Grill city map B16 Roast, stuffed spuds, yiros, 50 B KM 7 Days Shop 10 Marketplace mega burgers, seafood L T 182 Penola Road, Mount Gambier D Ph: 08 8725 0025 Niks Carvery n Grill city map O14 Roast, stuffed spuds, yiros, 50 B KM 7 Days Shop 40 Centro mega burgers, seafood L T Helen Street, Mount Gambier D Ph: 08 8725 3331 Noodle Sushi Bar city map N14 Restaurant, malaysian, 20-50 L T 7 Days 34 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier chinese, sushi D Ph: 08 8725 2888 Plants on Sturt Cafe city map N18 Café, homemade cakes, L KM Mon-Sat 34 Sturt Street, Mount Gambier light meals Ph: 8725 2236 Sage & Muntries Café Restaurant Local produce, burgers, L 50-80 D KM Mon-Sat city map N15 steaks, seafood, Italian. T 78 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier Crayfish all year round Ph: 08 8724 8400 page 53 franchised Style & Speciality Opening Days/ Hours takeaway & Style & Speciality Opening Days/ Hours restaurants delicatessens & takeaway - city & surrounds - city & surrounds

Domino’s Pizza city map N18 Pizza, chicken pieces, garlic bread, ice 7 Days Andami IGA city map F10 Takeaway 7 Days Woolworth’s Petrol Plus cream Montebello Drive, Mount Gambier Cnr Commercial St East & Crouch St, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8723 5294 Ph: 13 18 88 Australian Fish Market city map N15 Fish & chips, takeaway yiros, hamburgers Wed-Mon Donut King city map B16 Donuts, Cakes, Icecream, Pies 7 Days 85 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier Shop 13, Marketplace Ph: 08 8725 2637 182 Penola Road, Mount Gambier Badenoch’s Deli dist map K10 Fast food, takeaway 7 Days Ph: 08 8723 2699 Bay Road, Moorak Fasta Pasta city map N14 Italian, pizza, salads, steak, chicken, 7 Days Ph: 08 8725 4356 102 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier icecream, cakes Chicken Boss map N17 Takeaway, free range chicken, seafood, Tues-Sun Ph: 08 8723 0011 98 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier salad, coffee Hungry Jacks city map L16 Fast food, hamburgers 7 Days Ph: 08 8725 3324 Penola Road, Mount Gambier Chick n Drive city map E16 Fast food, takeaway yiros, snacks, salads, 7 Days PH: 08 8723 1166 3 Buronga Avenue, Mount Gambier hamburgers, chickens Kentucky Fried Chicken city map M16 Fast food, snacks, burgers, chickens 7 Days Ph: 08 8725 2007 Penola Rd, Mount Gambier Conroe Heights Foodworks city map K22 Takeaway 7 Days Ph: 08 8725 7302 125 North Terrace, Mount Gambier McDonald’s Family Restaurant city map K15 Fast food, pastries, cakes hamburgers, 24 Hours Ph: 08 8724 9033 45 Penola Rd, Mount Gambier salad menu Crams Deli city map Q15 Light snacks, ice creams Mon-Sat Ph: 08 8723 0644 45 Bay Road, Mount Gambier 08 8725 5345 Noodle Canteen city map O15 Noodle & rice 7 Days East Gambier Fish Shop city map M18 Fish & chips, yiros, takeaway Wed-Mon 3/18 Helen Street, Mount Gambier 129 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8723 9497 Ph: 08 8725 6182 Paradise Pizzas city map N15 Pizza, chips, wedges 7 Days Fish & Chip Takeaway (FACT) city map N15 Fast food, takeaway, fish and chips, Tues-Sun 205 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier 125a Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier grills, salads Ph: 08 8724 9588 Ph: 08 8725 2240 Red Rooster city map M19 Restaurant, takeaway, chicken, fish, 7 Days Foxies Delicatessen city map N17 Takeaway Mon-Sat 76 Jubilee Highway, Mount Gambier baguettes, wraps, burgers, healthy options 127 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8723 6366 Ph: 08 8725 3395 Gambier West Deli city map N6 Takeaway Mon-Fri Subway city map N16 Fast food, rolls, sandwiches 7 Days 326 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier 57 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8725 3204 Ph: 08 8723 4411 Grantville Court Fish Shop city map R20 Takeaway, fish, grills, yiros, snacks, Tue-Sun Subway Centro city map O15 Fast food, rolls, sandwiches 7 Days Shop 1/50 Boandik Tce, Mount Gambier hamburgers Shop 45 Centro, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8725 2254 Ph: 08 8723 4433 Highway Super Deli city map F16 Takeaway 7 Days Wendy’s city map 015 Fast food, ice cream, hot dogs, smoothies 7 Days 144 Penola Road, Mount Gambier Shop 46, Centro, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8725 5480 Ph: 08 8725 4677 Kapela Fish Shop city map N17 Fish & chips Wed-Sun 84 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8725 9083 Killara Food Centre city map K8 Takeaway 7 Days 174 Jubilee Hwy West, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8725 0952 Lennon Food Market – IGA Grocer city map S17 Takeaway 7 Days 34 Lake Terrace East, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8725 1608 Mobil Service Station city map N26 Fast food 7 Days Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8723 1900 Rosaville General Store city map N10 Takeaway 7 Days 236 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8725 2705 Shepherdson Road Grocery & Delicatessen Takeaway Mon-Sat city map Q12 28b Shepherdson Road, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8725 3701 Valley Lake Pizza’s city map N17 Pizza, grills, icecream 7 days 94 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8725 5551 Vansittart Deli city map N14 Takeaway 7 Days 137 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8723 0155 Westend Deli city map N10 Takeaway 7 Days 252a Commercial St West, Mount Gambier Ph: 08 8724 9511

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hotels, taverns - district eating guide & clubs district - district

Dartmoor Hotel/Motel dist map U34 Counter meals, grills, L 50-80 B KM 7 Days 4 Lindsay Rd, Dartmoor hamburgers, sandwiches L T Ph: 03 5528 1240 D Kalangadoo Hotel dist map Q31 A-la-carte L 60 D KM Wed-Sun 14 John Street, Kalangadoo T Ph: 08 8739 3214 Nelson Hotel dist map W33 Counter meals, salad bar, L 80-100 L KM 7 Days Kellet Street, Nelson regional cuisine/produce, D T Ph: 08 8738 4011 grills, seafood, crayfish, cakes Pines Hotel, The dist map R32 A-la-carte restaruant, counter L 20-50 L KM L Wed- Penola Road, Tarpeena meals D T Sat Ph: 08 8739 6287 D Mon- Sun Port MacDonnell Football Club Counter meals L 150 D T Sat dist map Y7 Elizabeth Street, Port MacDonnell Ph: 08 8738 2664 Rocks Tavern dist map U29 Counter meals, a-la-carte, L 100 L KM 7 Days 1Government Road, Carpenter Rocks seafood, pizza, pasta, snacks, D T Ph: 08 8738 0031 salad bar Tantanoola Tiger Hotel dist map S30 Counter meals, fish, grills, L 20-50 L KM 7 Days Railway Terrace, Tantanoola salad bar, snacks D Ph: 08 8734 4066 Victoria Hotel dist map Y7 Bistro meals, salad bar, L 100 L KM 7 Days 40 Meylin Street, Port MacDonnell seasonal lobster, fish, grills, D Ph: 08 8738 2213 chickens, daily specials Style & Speciality Licensed/ BYO Seating Capacity Booking Required Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner/ restaurants Kids Menu/ Takeaway Opening Days/ Hours & cafes - district

Style & Speciality Hours Opening Days/ Carpenter Rocks Shop & Foreshore Light meals & snacks 28 B T 7 Days Cafe dist map U29 L takeaway Hercules Street, Carpenter Rocks D Ph: 08 8738 0044 & delicatessens Gill & Phin Cafe Fast food, light meals, BYO 20-50 B KM 7 Days - district dist map W33 fish & chips, grills, sandwiches L T Main Road, Nelson D Ph: 08 8738 4142 Periwinkles Café & Deli dist map Y7 Cafe, light meals & snacks, L 50-80 B T 7 Days 63 Sea Parade, Port MacDonnell seafood, seasonal lobster, L KM Allendale General Store dist map U7 Takeaway, fish & chips, hamburgers, 7 Days Ph: 08 8738 2943 pizza/pasta, cakes D 50 Bay Road, Allendale rolls/sandwiches, snacks SAFF Nangwarry Roadhouse Takeaway B T 7 Days Ph: 8738 7274 dist map Q32 L Breakwater Café, The dist map Y7 Café, fish & chips, seasonal lobster, 7 Days Penola Road, Nangwarry D 49 Sea Parade, Port Mac Donnell yiros, snacks, hamburgers, rolls/ Ph: 08 8739 7311 Ph: 08 8738 2389 sandwiches, ice cream, takeaway SAFF Tantanoola Roadhouse Fast food 12 B KM 7 Days Nangwarry Serv-Wel dist map Q32 Takeaway 7 Days dist map S30 L T Riddoch Hwy, Nangwarry Princes Highway, Tantanoola D Ph: 8739 7272 Ph: 08 8734 4177 Nelson Kiosk, The dist map W33 Takeaway 7 Days Kellet Street, Nelson Ph: 08 8738 4061 Parade Fish Shop, The dist map Y7 Takeaway, bakery, pastries, yiros, cakes/ Tue-Sun 54 Sea Parade, Port MacDonnell baked goods, fish & chips, pizza Ph: 08 8738 2239 Tarpeena Deli, Post Office & Takeaway Mon-Fri Transaction Centre dist map R32 Riddoch Highway Ph: 08 8739 6220

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1 Arkana Motor Inn city map N21 20 R 124-171 BFC IW ID PF 22 Bellum Hotel reg map Q8 3 65 BC TCF BP 201 Commercial Street East, Mt Gambier Golden CT S Riddoch Highway, Mt Schank R Ph: 08 8725 5433 or 1800 801 858 Chain SP Ph: 08 8738 5269 Fax: 08 8738 5289 Fax: 08 8725 6080 www.bellumhotel.com.au www.arkanamotorinn.com.au 23 Commercial Hotel city map N15 8 R 40-70 BF R BS The Terraces city map N22 8 A 165-182 BFC CF IW ID PF 76 Commercial Street West, Mt Gambier C As Above CT S Ph: 08 8725 3006 Fax: 08 8725 2831 SP www.commersh.com.au 2 Avalon Motel city map L15 Budget 20 R 65-95 BFC IW PF Backpacker Dorm 4 R 30 R BS 93 Gray Street, Mt Gambier CT As Above Ph: 08 8725 7200 Fax: 08 8725 9491 SP 24 Federal Hotel/Motel city map N18 13 R 45-65 BC TCF CT BS www.avalonmotel.com.au 112 Commercial Street East, Mt Gambier R BP Avalon Apartment 4 R 160-240 CF CT PF Ph: 08 8723 1099 Fax: 08 8723 1076 As Above www.thefederalhotel.com.au 3 The Barn Accommodation dist map 011 31R 135-185 BFC R IW PF 25 Jens Town Hall Hotel city map N16 23 R 70-90 BFC TCF CT BP Nelson Road, Mt Gambier RS CT S 40 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier R Ph: 08 8726 9999 Fax: 08 8726 8097 CF B Ph: 08 8725 0188 Fax: 08 8723 9016 www.barn.com.au 26 Macs Hotel city map 016 10 55-65 BC TCF W BS 4 Best Western Southgate Motel city map N20 52 R 128-195 BFC R IW PF 21 Bay Road, Mount Gambier R 175 Commercial Street East, Mt Gambier Best RS CT S Ph: 08 8725 2402 www.themacshotel.com.au Ph: 08 8723 1175 or 1800 088 835 Western SP 27 Mount Gambier Hotel city map N16 15 R 140 TCF CT BP Fax: 08 8723 1151 1 A 130 BFC R IW 2 Commercial Street West, Mt Gambier R S www.southgatemotel.com.au RS CT SP Ph: 08 8725 0611 Fax: 08 8723 1070 5 Blue Lake Motel city map M22 24 R 70-90 BFC CF IW PF www.matthewshotels.com.au Kennedy Avenue, Mt Gambier 28 Park Hotel city map N13 3 R 140 TCF IW BP Ph: 08 8725 5211 Fax: 08 8725 5410 163 Commercial Street West, Mt Gambier CF IHM www.bluelakemotel.com.au Ph: 08 8725 2430 Fax: 08 8723 0206 R 6 Comfort Inn Silver Birch city map N20 41 R 90-165 BFC R IW PF www.parkhotel.net.au

Jubilee Highway East, Mt Gambier Choice RS CT S AAA star rating/chain no. of rooms $ from single/tdouble/twin bathroom private/shared meals/cooking facilities tea & coffee facilities/ dial-up/cable tv internet wireless/ lounge/recreation room Ph: 08 8725 5122 Fax: 08 8724 9843 SP B www.silverbirchmotel.com.au backpacker/hostel - city and surrounds 7 Commodore on the Park city map K16 55 R 135-169 BFC R IW PF 1 Jubilee Highway East, Mt Gambier RS CT S Ph: 08 8724 6400 or 1800 088 196 CF SP Fax: 08 8725 8772 www.commodoreonthepark.com.au 8 Country Comfort Mount Gambier 57 R 95-190 BFC R IW PF International city map K1 Constellati- RS CT S 30 The Old Mount Gambier Gaol city map P14 17 R 26-140 BS TCF RR 300 Jubilee Highway West, Mt Gambier on SP Margaret Street, Mt Gambier CF Ph: 08 8725 4811 or 1800 088 877 Ph: 08 8723 0032 Fax: 08 8723 2477 Fax: 08 8723 3143 www.hmgetaway.com.au www.countrycomforthotels.com.au The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Self 1 A 140 BP CF 9 Econo Lodge Limestone Coast city map N21 43 R 98-148 BFC R IW ID PF Contained Unit As Above 96 Jubilee Highway East, Mt Gambier choice CT, IHM Also see Backpacker listings under Motels and Hotels Ph: 08 8725 4311 Fax: 08 8724 9659 SP 10 Gambier Lodge-In Motel city map H16 4 R 83-88 BFC PF AAA star rating/chain units powered sites/cabins/ no. of unpowered/ site/cabin $ from double laundry dump point internet/wireless/dial up room/pool/tennis court/ playground/recreation kiosk/bbq/camp kitchen 92 Penola Road, Mt Gambier Ph: 08 8725 1579 camping, caravan Grand Central Motel city map O15 23 R 85-90 BFC charge ID IW PF 11 back to and holiday parks 6 Helen Street, Mt Gambier Budget restau- Ph: 08 8725 8844 Fax: 08 8725 8501 rants - city and surrounds www.grandcentralmotel.com.au 12 Jubilee Motor Inn city map N26 34 R 80-150 BFC R IW PF 180 Jubilee Highway East, Mt Gambier Welcome RS CT Ph: 08 8725 7444 Fax: 08 8723 0355 SP 35 Blue Lake Holiday Park city map W15 100 UP 27-30 L DP PG K www.jubileemotorinn.com Bay Road, Mt Gambier Big 4 150 PS 32-36 RR BBQ Ph: 08 8725 9856 or 1800 676 028 25 C 89-109 SP CK 13 Lakes Resort Motel city map S14 40 R 115-199 BFC R IW ID PF 17 Lakes Terrace West, Mt Gambier RS IHM S Fax: 08 8725 1711 15 U 108-186 TC Ph: 08 8725 5755 Fax: 08 8723 2710 SP www.bluelakeholidaypark.com.au IW www.lakesresort.com.au Lakes Retreats 5 163-203 As Above 15 Mid City Motel city map O15 18 R 98-130 BFC RS CT PF 15 Helen Street, Mt Gambier Golden CF IW B 36 Mount Gambier Central Caravan Park 17 UP 22 L DP PG K Ph: 08 8725 7277 or 1800 807 277 Chain city map N18 43 PS 28 RR BBQ Fax: 08 8724 9650 6 Krummel Street, Mt Gambier 23 C 52-150 ID CK www.midcitymotel.com Ph: 08 8725 4427 Fax: 08 8725 4427 16 Anderson St Apartments city map O13 4 A 190-270 BFC CF IW PF www.mountgambiercentralcaravanpark.com.au As Above S Backpacker 2 U 30-35 L PG K 17 Sturt St Apartments city map O18 2A 170-210 BFC CF CT PF As Above RR BBQ As Above IW S CH 18 Motel Mount Gambier city map H15 32 R 93-148 BFC RS ID IW PF 37 Kalganyi Holiday Park city map B16 10 UP 25 L PG K 115 Penola Road, Mt Gambier R CT S Cnr Penola/ Bishop Roads, Mt Gambier Top Tourist 27 PS 30 RR BBQ Ph: 08 8725 5800 Fax: 08 8725 8540 SP Ph: 08 8723 0220 or 1800 651 746 6 C 50-160 SP CK www.motelmg.com.au Fax: 08 8723 0218 34 U 50-160 TC www.kalganyi.com.au IW 19 Mount View Motel city map L19 13 R 60-85 BC CF PF 14 Davison Street, Mt Gambier 38 Limestone Coast Tourist Park city map M29 36 PS 28-36 L DP PG K Ph: 08 8725 8478 Fax: 08 8725 6226 Jubilee Highway East, Mt Gambier Top Tourist 49 U 65-140 RR BBQ 20 Quality Inn Presidential city map K9 53 R 109-139 BFC R IW PF Ph: 08 8723 2469 or 1800 623 511 IW CK 154 Jubilee Highway West, Mt Gambier Choice RS ID S Fax: 08 8725 5109 Ph: 08 8724 9966 Fax: 08 8724 9975 CT www.limestonecoasttp.com www.qualityinnpresidential.com SP 39 Mount Gambier Showgrounds city map P22 9 PS 20 DP 21 Tower Motor Inn city map K10 19 R 98-165 BFC RS IW PF Gratwick Drive Entrance, Pick Avenue, 140 Jubilee Highway West, Mt Gambier Golden IHM Mt Gambier. Ph: 0408 492 182 Ph: 08 8724 9411 or 1800 826 894 Chain 40 Pine Country Caravan Park dist map K10 30 UPS 20-25 L DP PG BBQ Fax: 08 8724 9973 www.towermotorinn.com.au Cnr Bay and Kilsby Roads, Mt Gambier OZ Park 35 PS 30-40 TC CK Ph: 08 8725 1899 or 1300 720 115 20 C 55-92 www.pinecountry.com.au

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46 Amble In Bungalow city map M19 SCC 2 BR 175-180 BPC A 7 Davison Street, Mt Gambier 1 Q E Ph: 0428 254 611 Fax: 08 8725 4700 3 S www.amblein.com.au - 47 Anzac 12 Self Contained Accommodation SCH 2 BR 180-225 B G city map R17 2 Q A 12 Anzac Street, Mt Gambier Ph: 0408 838 688 surrounds www.mtgambieraccommodation.net.au 48 Apartments on Tolmie city map G16 SCAx3 2 BR 200-400 B G 27A Tolmie Street, Mt Gambier 1 Q A Ph: 08 8725 1429 or 0418 816 876 2 D Fax: 08 8725 1852 1 S www.apartmentsontolmie.com.au SCAx1 3BR S E 1 K A 1 Q 2 D 49 Away at Victoria Villa city map L13 SCH 2 BR 150-220 SB BPC G 21 Victoria Tce, Mt Gambier 2 Q AC Ph: 0448 828 075 1 D www.awayatvictoriavilla.com 50 Bush Haven Cottage dist map A10 SCCx2 2 BR 110 B W Grundy’s Lane, Mingbool 1 Q & Ph: 08 8739 6394 or 0417 878 068 2S 1 D 3 BR 120 B W 51 Claraville House city map 012 SCH 3 BR 170-180 B PBC G 36 Bertha Street, Mount Gambier 1 D A Ph: 08 8725 0606 or 0409 250 608 1 D 1 Q 52 Clarendon Chalets dist map N11 SCCx4 1 BR 150 E BPC A Clarke Road, O.B. Flat 1 Q Ph: 08 8726 8306 or 0418 838 926 1 BR 190 S BPC A www.clarendonchalets.com 1Q W 1 BR 200 S BPC A 1K1Q1D W 2 BR A 1Q1D3S 215 S BPC W

53 Colhurst House city map M15 B&BT 5 BR 125-250 E BSF W AAA star rating/chain house/cottage apartment b&b traditional self contained king/queen/double/single no. of bedrooms $ from double ensuite/spa/bath provisions full or continental full or continental breakfast breakfast served electric heat/ air conditioning wood/open/gas fire/gas/ 3 Colhurst Place, Mt Gambier 1 K S G Ph: 08 8723 1309 Fax: 08 8723 1238 3 Q B E b&b, traditional www.colhursthouse.com.au 1 S 54 Colwyn House city map R16 SCH 4 BR 130-150 B BFC G or self contained 70 Bay Road, Mount Gambier 3 Q W Ph: 08 8723 5751 2 S houses and www.colwynhouse.com.au 55 Eliza Cottage city map O14 SCC 1 BR 120-165 S BPF A cottages 30 Wehl Street South, Mt Gambier 1 Q G Ph: 08 8725 6666 - city and surrounds www.elizacottagebnb.com Mount Gambier Serviced Apartments 56 Garden Retreat B & B city map Q30 SCA 1 BR 155-160 E BPC A Ph: 0409 250 577 25 Dohle Road, Mt Gambier 1 Q www.mountgambierapartments.com.au Ph: 0428 254 611 or Fax: 08 8725 4700 65 Braxton House city map G24 SCH 3 BR 180-300 E BPC G www.amblein.com.au 1 Braxton Close, Mt Gambier 3 Q B A As Above Just A Bed Lodge dist map I7 6 R 6 BR 30-38 B E 57 66 mg deluxe apartment city map L19 SCA 4 BR 200-350 E BPC G Cafpirco Road, Compton 12 S 4 /19 Davison St, Mt Gambier 2 Q B A 0427 884 729 As Above 1D 1S www.justabedlodge.com.au 67 Starline city map F17 SCH 3 BR 300-450 E BPC G 58 Lemon Gum B & B dist map D12 SC 1 BR 140 E BPF A 7 Starline Place, Mt Gambier 3 Q B A Peweena Rd, Mil Lel 1 Q E As Above & 0409 838 599 2 D Ph: 08 8725 0010 or 0438 085 299 1 D 4 S Fax: 08 8725 0010 1 S www.lemongum.com.au 68 Netley Cottage city map N12 SCC 3 BR 170 W 216 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier 1 Q E 59 Macburn Self Contained Cottages SCCx2 1 BR 130-150 S BPF E Ph: 0418 801 601 1 D A dist map H13 1 Q A www.netleycottage.com.au 2 S 17 Kavanagh Rd, Glenburnie 2 BR 150-170 69 Poppy’s Cottage dist map L9 SCC 2 BR 130 BPF W Ph: 08 8725 1743 Fax: 08 8723 4738 1 Q Tarrant Road, Moorak 1 Q A www.macburncottages.com 1D 1S Ph: 08 8726 8159 or 1800 227 677 1 D 60 Mackenzie’s on Jardine city map L16 SCC 2 BR 200 E BPFC G or 0417 805 969 2 S 9 Jardine Street, Mt Gambier 1 K S E 70 Precinct on Jardine city map M16 SCAx2 3BR 350-500 E BPC E Ph: 0409 420 864 1 Q A Jardine Street, Mount Gambier 1 K A www.mackenziesonjardine.com.au Ph: 0438 224 626 2 Q G 2BR Mount Gambier Accommodation SCH 3 BR 160-220 B BPC G 62 1 K 2 Q A Palace, The city map O19 1 Q 51 Sturt Street, Mt Gambier 1 S Ph: 0409 838 599 72 Talbot Hill Farm B&B dist map K10 SCC 2 BR 115-125 BPFC W www.mountgambieraccommodation.com.au 152 Bay Road, Moorak B&B 1D E Ph: 08 8723 1670 or 0427 603 283 2S 63 Domain city map O19 SCA 2 BR 180-220 B BPC G www.talbothillfarm.com.au 45 Sturt St, Mt Gambier 2 Q A As Above 73 Triune House Bed & Breakfast SCA 2 BR 150-190 E BPC G city map L15 1 Q & S 64 Apartment Domain city map O19 SCAx2 2 BR 200-280 E BPC G 9 Wyatt Street, Mt Gambier 2 S B 1&2 /45 Sturt St Mount Gambier 2 Q B A Ph: 08 8723 0479 2 BR As Above 2 BR www.triunehouse.com 1Q 1D 1 S 65 Frewville Apartments city map J16 SCAx2 2 Q 180-240 E A SCH 4 BR 7-7A Frewville Place Mount Gambier 2BR G 1KS As Above 2Q 1D 4S 74 Walija Cottage dist map N11 SCC 2 BR 160-200 BPFC W 103 Hill Road, O.B.Flat 1 Q A Ph: 08 8726 8068 or 0437 278 081 2 S www.walijacottage.com.au

All information and tariffs provided by a third party and to our knowledge were correct at time of printing. All tariffs include GST. Tariffs are to be 57 used as a guide only - seasonal rates may apply. page bed & breakfast AAA star rating/chain house/cottage/apartment b&b traditional/self contained king/queen/double/single no. of bedrooms $ from double ensuite/spa/bath provisions/full or continental continental/breakfast breakfast served/full or heat/air conditioning wood/open gas fire/gas/ electric traditional or self contained, houses & cottages - district

Aberdeen Retreat dist map J13 SCH 1BR 120-130 BPC A 8 Evans Road, Glenburnie 1Q Ph: 0400 069 101 Amble In Cottage dist map X18 SCC 2 BR 185-190 E BPC W

- district 6774 Portland - Nelson Rd, Nelson 2 Q B E Ph: 0428 254 611 Fax: 08 8725 4700 www.amblein.com.au Bayside Holiday Cottages dist map Y7 SCC x2 2 BR 65-75 G 57 Milstead Street, Port MacDonnell 1 Q E

Ph: 0400 391 712 Fax: 08 8725 7952 4 S

www.geocities.com/baysideholidays/limstonecoast.htm/ district Break-A-Way Accommodation dist map Y7 SCH 2 BR 75 B 75-125 G 6 Feast Street, Port MacDonnell 1 D Ph: 08 8738 2340 or 0438 382 340 2 S Catalina Cottage dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 125 G 5 Pierce Street, Port MacDonnell 1 Q Ph: 0428 268 021 1 D

accommodation www.catalinacottage.net.au 2 S Choppy Waters dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 100 B E 9 Sea Parade, Port MacDonnell 2 Q Ph: 08 8738 7240 or 0417 850 899 4 S Fax: 08 8738 7297 Corbell Cottage B & B dist map Y7 B&BT 1 BR 110-125 E BPC W 30 Milstead Street, Port MacDonnell 1 Q E Ph: 08 8738 2432 or 0438 089 533 Corner Shack, The dist map V29 SCC 2 BR 60-70 60-70 G 1 Hammer Parade, Blackfellows Cave 1 Q Ph: 0438 966 280 or 08 8726 6280 3 S “Drift In” Holiday House dist map W33 SCH 3 BR 100 B G 4 Acacia Street, Nelson 2 Q E Ph: 03 5523 2679 or 0408 300 586 2 S Fax: 03 5523 1393 Fishermans Lodge dist map Y7 SCH 3BR 180 E W 5 Springs Road, Port MacDonnell 2Q B A Ph: 08 8723 2927 or 0409 519 461 3S www.mgpm.com.au inhouse movies spa/bath private facilities/ AAA star rating/chain no. of rooms/apartments $ from double full/ continental breakfast cooking facilities restaurant/room service/ Internet/wireless/dial-up cable Jaymar House dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 120 B W motels 74 Maylin Street, Port MacDonnell 5 DB - district Ph: 0400 382 483 3 S Makylan’s Getaway dist map Y11 SCH 3 BR 140 B BPFC E Lot 2 Eight Mile Creek Road, Eight Mile Creek 1 Q A Ph: 0407 382 206 4 S Morica Cottage dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 150 E 24 Milstead Street, Port MacDonnell 2 Q

tv/ Ph: 0428 323 985 2 S Nelson Cottage Guest House Bed & Breakfast B&BT 6 BR 50-90 BSC W dist map Y19 2 Q E Dartmoor Hotel/Motel reg map U34 6 70-75 BFC R PF Cnr Kellet & Sturt Streets, Nelson 3 D 4 Lindsay Ave, Dartmoor Ph: 08 8738 4161 www.nelsoncottage.com.au 1 S Ph: 03 5528 1240 Nelson Self Contained Accommodation SCH 3 BR 220 E BPFC Pinehaven Motel reg map W33 8 60 BFC R PF dist map Y19 2 Q Main Road, Nelson CF Neil Black Street, Nelson 4 S Ph: 08 8738 4041 Fax: 8738 4239 Ph: 08 8738 4262 or 0428 384 262 SCA 1 BR 180 Pinehaven Cottages 3 A 130 BFC CF PF 1 Q As Above 1 S Ocean Views dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 180 S G AAA star rating/chain no. of rooms $ from double full/continental breakfast cooking facilities/restaurant tea & coffee facilities/ In house movies dial-up/cable tv/ internet access wireless/ private/shared/spa bathroom 145 Lighthouse Rd, Port MacDonnell 2 Q hotels Ph: 08 8723 2927 or 0409 519 461 2 D 2 S - district Shiralea B & B dist map V30 SCA 1 BR 115 E BPC E 109 Kingsley Road, Allendale East 2 D Ph: 08 8738 7287 or 0417 387 287 Fax: 08 8738 7118 Springs Cottage dist map Y7 no pets SCC 2 BR 130-150 B G Springs Road Port MacDonnell 1 Q E Ph: 08 8738 2141 or 0428 849 407 4 S Kalangadoo Hotel reg map Q31 7 50 R BS www.springscottage.com.au 14 John Street, Kalangadoo Sun Valley Eco Farm dist map W34 SCH 3 BR 100 B W Ph: 08 8739 3214 Fax: 08 8739 3444 6289 Portland Road, Nelson 1 Q Nelson Hotel reg map W33 11 40-65 BC TCF BP Ph: 08 8725 4729 or 0408 254 729 1 D Kellett Street, Nelson R BS www.seol.net.au/stanwb 6 S Ph: 08 8738 4011 Fax: 08 8738 4255 www.nelsonhotel.com.au The Dairy Cottage SCH 1 BR 65 W As above 2 D Nelson Hotel Kegs Cottage SCCx1 90-120 BC CF BP As Above 2 BR The Customs House dist map Y7 SCH 5 BR 240-260 S BPFC W Studio Rooms SCx2 110 CF BP 3 Charles Street, Port MacDonnell B&B 3 K B G As Above 1 BR Ph: 0409 671 999 A 1 Q E 1 Q www.thecustomshouse.com.au 5 S Pines Hotel reg map R32 3 55 BC R BP Wrens on Glenelg dist map Y19 SC 1BR 160-165 E BPC A Penola Road, Tarpeena 5 Acacia Street, Nelson 1 Q S E Ph: 08 8739 6287 Fax: 08 8739 6287 Ph: 08 8738 4341 or 0408 199 056 www.wrensonglenelg.com.au Victoria Hotel reg map Y7 7 55-66 BC TCF BS 40 Meylin Street, Port MacDonnell R Ph: 08 8738 2213 Fax: 08 8738 2048

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Casuarina Cabins reg map W33 10 C 85-160 L BBQ Karnkendi Campsite reg map W33 D 8R-A48 20 BP RR BBQ 99 North Nelson Rd, Nelson 6 C Wade Street, Nelson C 15R- BS CK Ph: 08 8738 4105 Ph: 08 8738 4133 Fax: 08 8738 4177 C A80 Aberdeen Retreat dist map J13 SCH 1BR 120-130 BPC A www.casuarinacabins.com.au www.karnkendi.pcsa.org.au 1R-A8 8 Evans Road, Glenburnie 1Q Nelson Kywong Caravan Park reg map W33 90UPS 20 L P BBQ Ph: 0400 069 101 North Nelson Road, Nelson 60 PS 25 CK All information and tariffs provided by a third Amble In Cottage dist map X18 SCC 2 BR 185-190 E BPC W Ph: 08 8738 4174 Fax: 08 8738 4174 11 C 65-100 party and to our knowledge were correct at 6774 Portland - Nelson Rd, Nelson 2 Q B E www.kywongcp.com time of printing. All tariffs include GST. Tariffs Ph: 0428 254 611 Fax: 08 8725 4700 Port MacDonnell Foreshore Tourist Park 25 UP 21 L DP P K are to be used as a guide only - seasonal rates

www.amblein.com.au - national parks accommodation reg map Y9 125 PS 24-28 BBQ may apply. Bayside Holiday Cottages dist map Y7 SCC x2 2 BR 65-75 G Eight Mile Creek Road, Port MacDonnell 3 U 60-90 CK 57 Milstead Street, Port MacDonnell 1 Q E Ph: 08 8738 2095 Fax: 08 8738 2094 parks Ph: 0400 391 712 Fax: 08 8725 7952 4 S www.woolwash.com.au www.geocities.com/baysideholidays/limstonecoast.htm/ “River Vu” Park reg map W33 8 UPS 15 L BBQ Break-A-Way Accommodation dist map Y7 SCH 2 BR 75 B 75-125 G 31 Kellet Street, Nelson 8 PS 22 6 Feast Street, Port MacDonnell 1 D Ph: 08 8738 4123 5 C 60-65 Ph: 08 8738 2340 or 0438 382 340 2 S www.rivervupark.com.au Catalina Cottage dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 125 G 5 Pierce Street, Port MacDonnell 1 Q Ph: 0428 268 021 1 D www.catalinacottage.net.au 2 S Choppy Waters dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 100 B E 9 Sea Parade, Port MacDonnell 2 Q Ph: 08 8738 7240 or 0417 850 899 4 S Fax: 08 8738 7297 Corbell Cottage B & B dist map Y7 B&BT 1 BR 110-125 E BPC W 30 Milstead Street, Port MacDonnell 1 Q E Ph: 08 8738 2432 or 0438 089 533 Corner Shack, The dist map V29 SCC 2 BR 60-70 60-70 G 1 Hammer Parade, Blackfellows Cave 1 Q Ph: 0438 966 280 or 08 8726 6280 3 S GAS FIRES ONLY DURING THE FIRE SEASON – NO FIRES ON DAYS OF TOTAL FIRE BAN “Drift In” Holiday House dist map W33 SCH 3 BR 100 B G South Australian Code Camping Site Type No Amenities Drinking Fires Access Facilities 4 Acacia Street, Nelson 2 Q E National Park Camping Map of Water Ph: 03 5523 2679 or 0408 300 586 2 S Ref. sites Fax: 03 5523 1393 Beachport Conservation Park Reg Map Via Beachport 642 Fishermans Lodge dist map Y7 SCH 3BR 180 E W Ph: 08 8735 6053 P27 Three Mile Bend Fees Apply 6 Toilet 2WD, small to medium 5 Springs Road, Port MacDonnell 2Q B A Fax: 08 8735 6151 caravan Ph: 08 8723 2927 or 0409 519 461 3S www.mgpm.com.au Bool Lagoon Game Reserve Reg Map Bool Lagoon Camping Area Fees Apply Toilet BYO Gas fires only 2WD, BBQ Off Riddoch Highway 536 caravan Jaymar House dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 120 B W Ph: 08 8762 3412 L31 74 Maylin Street, Port MacDonnell 5 DB Fax: 08 8762 1231 Ph: 0400 382 483 3 S Canunda National Park Reg Map Nalawort Fees Apply 7 Toilet Supplied BYO wood 2WD, c/van Makylan’s Getaway dist map Y11 SCH 3 BR 140 B BPFC E Via Carpenter Rocks, 632 Kotgee 6 Toilet Supplied for all sites 2WD, c/van Lot 2 Eight Mile Creek Road, Eight Mile Creek 1 Q A Millicent and South End Q28 Geltwood Beach 5 Toilet BYO 4WD only Ph: 0407 382 206 4 S Ph: 08 8735 6053 Number Two Rocks 5 Toilet BYO 4WD only Morica Cottage dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 150 E Fax: 08 8735 6151 Cape Banks 5 Toilet BYO 2WD only 24 Milstead Street, Port MacDonnell 2 Q Little Dip Conservation Park Reg Map Stony Rise Fees Apply Toilet BYO BYO wood 2WD only Ph: 0428 323 985 2 S Via Robe 650 The Gums Toilet 2WD Ph: 08 8768 2543 M25 Long Gully Toilet 2WD Nelson Cottage Guest House Bed & Breakfast B&BT 6 BR 50-90 BSC W Fax: 08 8768 2403 Old Man Lake Toilet 2WD dist map Y19 2 Q E Cnr Kellet & Sturt Streets, Nelson 3 D Naracoorte Caves National Park Reg Map Naracoorte Caves Fees Apply 30 Toilet, Supplied Gas fires only 2WD, caravan Laund, washing Ph: 08 8738 4161 www.nelsoncottage.com.au 1 S Off Riddoch Highway 544 Camping Area hot shower during fire season machine,BBQ Ph: 08 8762 2340 Fax: 08 8762 1231 K32 Nelson Self Contained Accommodation SCH 3 BR 220 E BPFC dist map Y19 2 Q Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park Dist Map Piccaninnie Ponds Fees Apply 6 Toilet Gas BBQ only 2WD, caravan Off Nelson Road 820 Camping Area in ponds car T Neil Black Street, Nelson 4 S Ph: 08 8738 4262 or 0428 384 262 SCA 1 BR 180 Ph: 08 8735 1114 Fax: 08 8735 1135 Y17 park area 1 Q 1 S Ocean Views dist map Y7 SCH 3 BR 180 S G 145 Lighthouse Rd, Port MacDonnell 2 Q WATER & TOILETS ARE PROVIDED AT ALL CAMP SITES Ph: 08 8723 2927 or 0409 519 461 2 D Victorian National Code Accom Site Type No Cost from Per pers Day Fires Access Amenities/facilities 2 S Map Type of site visitor Park Camping Ref. sites facilities Shiralea B & B dist map V30 SCA 1 BR 115 E BPC E 109 Kingsley Road, Allendale East 2 D Discovery Bay Coastal Park Reg Map Lake Monibeong Permit 10 $12.50 6 per site F/place 2 WD Ph: 08 8738 7287 or 0417 387 287 Bookings & Permits at Nelson 826 Fax: 08 8738 7118 Visitor Information Centre X34 Swan Lake Permit 8 $12.50 6 per site F/place 2 WD Ph: 08 8738 4051 Springs Cottage dist map Y7 no pets SCC 2 BR 130-150 B G Lower Glenelg National Park 824 North River Springs Road Port MacDonnell 1 Q E Bookings & permits at Nelson V33 Lasletts Permit 1 $3.60 20 F/place Canoe Landing Ph: 08 8738 2141 or 0428 849 407 4 S Visitor Information Centre & Parks www.springscottage.com.au Booking Office Hutchessons Permit 2 $12.50 6 F/place 2 WD Landing Sun Valley Eco Farm dist map W34 SCH 3 BR 100 B W Ph: 08 8738 4051 McLennans Punt Permit 3 $12.50 6 Yes F/place 2WD Landing 6289 Portland Road, Nelson 1 Q Fax: 08 8738 4356 Ph: 08 8725 4729 or 0408 254 729 1 D Bowds Permit 1 $3.60 20 F/place Canoe Landing www.seol.net.au/stanwb 6 S Wilson Hall Permit 12 $12.50 6 Yes F/place 2WD Boat ramp, landing The Dairy Cottage SCH 1 BR 65 W Forest Camp North Permit 1 $3.60 20 F/place Canoe Landing As above 2 D Red Gum Landing Permit 2 $12.50 6 F/place 2 WD Landing The Customs House dist map Y7 SCH 5 BR 240-260 S BPFC W George’s Rest Permit 1 $3.60 20 F/place Canoe Landing 3 Charles Street, Port MacDonnell B&B 3 K B G Ph: 0409 671 999 A 1 Q E South River www.thecustomshouse.com.au 5 S Patterson Canoe Camp Permit 1 $3.60 20 F/place Canoe only Landing Wrens on Glenelg dist map Y19 SC 1BR 160-165 E BPC A Forest Camp South Permit 4 $12.50 6 Yes F/place 2 WD Landing 5 Acacia Street, Nelson 1 Q S E Ph: 08 8738 4341 or 0408 199 056 Battersbys Permit 2 $12.50 6 Yes F/place 2 WD Landing www.wrensonglenelg.com.au Skipworth Springs Permit 1 $3.60 20 F/place Canoe Landing Pritchards Permit 20 $12.50 6 Yes F/place 2 WD C/van Boat ramp, landing Wild Dog Bend Permit 2 $12.50 6 Yes F/place 2 WD Landing Moleside Permit 1 $3.60 20 Yes F/place 2WD Landing Pines Landing Permit 1 $3.60 20 F/place Canoe Landing Princess Margaret Rose Cave Dist Map Cabins Permit 3 $55 4 Yes F/place, BYO wood 2WD Fridge, 2 bunk beds, mattress, full cooking facilities, Ph: 08 8738 4171 910 BYO linen Fax: 08 8738 4282 V33 Unpowered camping area Permit 9 $15.00 4 Hot showers, kiosk, BBQ, landing, Unpowered caravan Sites Permit 5 $15.00 4 ‘the lady nelson’visitor and discovery centre visit

“The Lady Nelson” Visitor and Discovery Centre is one of the largest information centres in South Australia, acting as a gateway for South Australia and Victoria, our trained staff can help you with a comprehensive range of visitor services including: • Local, Regional, South Australian and Victorian tourist information • Souvenirs, Gifts and Local Produce • Maps and local history books • The Lady Nelson Discovery Centre Interpretive Display • Agent selling V-Line and Premier Stateliner Bus Tickets • Departure point for South Australian and Victorian passenger transport services • Conference and Events Support • Meeting Room Ph 1800 087 187 www.mountgambiertourism.com.au

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Production: The Mount Gambier Visitor Guide is published by the City of Mount Gambier. All editorial and layout has been produced by “The Lady Nelson” with help of various local groups and organisations. Some artwork has been produced by “The Lady Nelson” and Council’s Engineering Department. Graphic Design and Maps www.relishdesign.com.au Print Management www.genesiscreative.com.au Photography South Australian Tourism Commission, Spring Studio, www.koonara.com, Anna Vincent The information in this publication is to be used as a guide only. Whilst it has been prepared to the best of our knowledge, distance and times are estimations only and other information has been based on that provided by local operators. Sixteenth Edition, Updated January 2013 It would be appreciated if any suggestions, amendments or discrepancies are referred to “The Lady Nelson” Visitor & Discovery Centre so that changes for the next print run can be considered. © Copying of all or part of this booklet in any form is prohibited without the permission of “The Lady Nelson” Visitor & Discovery Centre and/or the City of Mount Gambier. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Centre for suitable material in the promotion of Mount Gambier and District.