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Situated midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, Mount Gambier is the second most populated city in South Australia. It has Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The best time to visit Mount Gambier is from January to May and from September to December. It is comparatively cooler and the temperature ranges between 50 deg F and 68 deg F. Visitors can also use this time of the year to enjoy the annual May-bound Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival.

Blue Lake

The Blue Lake is one of three crater lakes located on the southern edge of the city. It is in a volcanic crater and fares as the main source of water for the city. This lake attracts many visitors every year because it changes its color from a deep blue to a bright iridescent blue at certain times of the year. It is flanked by some picnic grounds and some easy climbing trails. Additionally, one can also enjoy boating and water-skiing activities in the lake.

Engelbrecht Cave (also known as North Terrace Cave or Vansittarts Cave)

Discovered in 1864, the Engelbrecht Cave is an ancient cave system located in a nearly 35-million-year-old limestone crater known as Gambier Limestone. This cave comprises a sinkhole and two of its major passages are located under Mount Gambier. The topsoil surrounding the cave has a volcanic origin and dates to the last eruption of the Mount Gambier volcano, which is speculated to have happened sometime between 2800 and 26000 years ago.

Umpherston Sinkhole

Umpherston Sinkhole in the city of Mount Gambier was a former limestone cave made by corrosion of limestone rocks by seawater waves. Once the upper chamber roof of this cave collapsed naturally, it gave way to several sinkholes as we know it today. The Umpherston Sinkhole was made into a garden in 1886 and now attracts a large number of visitors every year because of its picture-perfect surroundings where people can spend some quiet time with Mother Nature.

Festivals and Events

Paintball Mount Gambier

Paintball Mount Gambier is a popular paintball event in the city of Mount Gambier. It is held in a natural bush region spread over 90 acres and this provides a perfect backdrop to play and have some nice time around with your friends. Some popular games available here are Hamburger Hill, Crossfire, Thugby, Double or Nothing, Corridors, Run the Gauntlet, The Hunt for Osama and Capture the Flag.

Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, held every year in May, is one of the most flamboyant regional art festivals in South Australia. This annual mega event is a gleaming fusion of art, literature and the finest wines. Visitors can also purchase some of the finest grade of local farm produce from the nearby fertile farm regions of Penola and Coonawarra.

Geltwood Festival

Usually celebrated every year in April, the Geltwood Festival is a popular community-based launching pad for locally sourced goods and traditional crafts. It is also filled with film nights, mystery tours, floral arts and classic exhibitions by skilled experts. One can also learn mosaic, weaving and quilting in any of the craft workshops here.