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Want to know what's going on in the City of Mount Gambier? Visit the newsroom, home to Council news, events, photos, videos, audio and social media feeds.
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The City of Mount Gambier
acknowledge the Boandik Peoples as the traditional custodians of the land Mount Gambier (Berrin) sits upon today.
We respect their spiritual relationship with the land and recognise the deep feelings of attachment our First Nations peoples have with the land.
Council to roll out weekly Food and Garden Organics collection
23 Apr
The City of Mount Gambier will progressively roll out weekly Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO)/greenwaste collections from July 2028, as part of a planned transition to reduce waste sent to landfill and improve environmental outcomes for the community.
Read Full Article
Crater Lakes Bushfire Rehabilitation Plan Endorsed
20 Apr
The City of Mount Gambier has endorsed a comprehensive Crater Lakes Bushfire Rehabilitation Plan, marking a significant step toward restoring fire affected areas of the Crater Lakes heritage area and improve long term environmental outcomes.
Read Full Article
Latest News
Lasting legacy for low vision community at Library
23 Apr
Mount Gambier Library will provide a lasting benefit to people with low vision across the region following a generous donation from the Mount Gambier and Districts Club for the Visually Impaired. As the club formally ...
Read Full Article
Lights on late at the Library for Family Night
23 Apr
Mount Gambier Library will open after hours to host a special Family Night celebrating National Families Week on Thursday 14 May from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Read Full Article
View all news
25
Apr
ANZAC DAY Mount Gambier 2026
2026 ANZAC Day Services in Mount Gambier
View event details
27
Apr
Author Event with Amanda Hampson
The Model Murder is the fourth instalment in bestselling author Amanda Hampson’s much-loved Tea Ladies cosy crime series. A smart, warm hearted and sharply observed crime novel that proves sleuthing isn’t just for hard-boiled detectives.
View event details
Latest Events
01
May
Generations in Jazz
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02
May
A Matter of Life and Death
View event details
06
May
Author Event with Victoria Purman
View event details
09
May
Men's 2 Day Fours 2026
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View all events
Mount Gambier lies half way between Adelaide and Melbourne and strikes the ideal balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and comforts of a small town, between cultural progress and tradition and between modern conveniences and the preservation of natural beauty. Whether you’re here to stay, or just passing through, enjoy the best of both worlds in Mount Gambier.
Learn More
Things to do
Visitor Servicing in Mount Gambier
Providing a warm welcome, our friendly local team are ready to assist you to get the best out of your visit to Mount Gambier.
Blue Lake/Warwar
The Blue Lake/Warwar is beautiful all year round, but in November the lake starts its colour change from steel blue to brilliant turquoise blue and then in March it changes back.
Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi Precinct
Wander through the conservation park with native flora and fauna (no dogs permitted), picnic on the grassed area with BBQs, a children’s playground and public toilets and take in views of the lake.
Umpherston Sinkhole/Balumbul
One of Mount Gambier’s most enchanting wonders, descend the steps and explore this sunken garden in a sinkhole.
Engelbrecht Cave
Take a paid tour guided experience with a journey through the history, geology and underground magic of Engelbrecht Cave.
The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre
The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre features interactive displays and is home to the Volcano movie and South Australia’s premier regional gallery, the Riddoch Art Gallery, showcasing a collection of important artworks, local artists and state and national touring exhibitions.
Volcano and Craitbul
Watch the documentary 'Volcano' telling the story of the eight major eruptions that created Mount Gambier, which includes the short film 'Craitbul'. Screening daily at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre.
Railway Lands
The Mount Gambier Railway Lands is a dynamic, multipurpose, public space which enhances a previously unused rail corridor.
Cave Garden/Thugi
The Cave Garden/Thugi features a beautiful sinkhole, with several lookouts and a suspended viewing platform. Located in the middle of the city alongside a beautiful rose garden and park.
Mount Gambier Library
The Library is a dynamic space for people of all ages to connect, play, learn, socialise or sit, read and enjoy.
Perfectly centered between Adelaide and Melbourne.
Quicklinks
Library
The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre
Visitor Servicing in Mount Gambier
Skip to main content
Have Your Say
My Local Services App
Payments
Tenders
Cemetery Data
Request, Feedback and Complaint Form
Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre
Engelbrecht Cave Tour Bookings
Faulty Street Light
Want to know what's going on in the City of Mount Gambier? Visit the newsroom, home to Council news, events, photos, videos, audio and social media feeds.
Newsroom
The City of Mount Gambier
acknowledge the Boandik Peoples as the traditional custodians of the land Mount Gambier (Berrin) sits upon today.
We respect their spiritual relationship with the land and recognise the deep feelings of attachment our First Nations peoples have with the land.
Council to roll out weekly Food and Garden Organics collection
23 Apr
The City of Mount Gambier will progressively roll out weekly Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO)/greenwaste collections from July 2028, as part of a planned transition to reduce waste sent to landfill and improve environmental outcomes for the community.
Read Full Article
Crater Lakes Bushfire Rehabilitation Plan Endorsed
20 Apr
The City of Mount Gambier has endorsed a comprehensive Crater Lakes Bushfire Rehabilitation Plan, marking a significant step toward restoring fire affected areas of the Crater Lakes heritage area and improve long term environmental outcomes.
Read Full Article
Latest News
Lasting legacy for low vision community at Library
23 Apr
Mount Gambier Library will provide a lasting benefit to people with low vision across the region following a generous donation from the Mount Gambier and Districts Club for the Visually Impaired. As the club formally ...
Read Full Article
Lights on late at the Library for Family Night
23 Apr
Mount Gambier Library will open after hours to host a special Family Night celebrating National Families Week on Thursday 14 May from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Read Full Article
View all news
25
Apr
ANZAC DAY Mount Gambier 2026
2026 ANZAC Day Services in Mount Gambier
View event details
27
Apr
Author Event with Amanda Hampson
The Model Murder is the fourth instalment in bestselling author Amanda Hampson’s much-loved Tea Ladies cosy crime series. A smart, warm hearted and sharply observed crime novel that proves sleuthing isn’t just for hard-boiled detectives.
View event details
Latest Events
01
May
Generations in Jazz
View event details
02
May
A Matter of Life and Death
View event details
06
May
Author Event with Victoria Purman
View event details
09
May
Men's 2 Day Fours 2026
View event details
View all events
Mount Gambier lies half way between Adelaide and Melbourne and strikes the ideal balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and comforts of a small town, between cultural progress and tradition and between modern conveniences and the preservation of natural beauty. Whether you’re here to stay, or just passing through, enjoy the best of both worlds in Mount Gambier.
Learn More
Things to do
Visitor Servicing in Mount Gambier
Providing a warm welcome, our friendly local team are ready to assist you to get the best out of your visit to Mount Gambier.
Blue Lake/Warwar
The Blue Lake/Warwar is beautiful all year round, but in November the lake starts its colour change from steel blue to brilliant turquoise blue and then in March it changes back.
Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi Precinct
Wander through the conservation park with native flora and fauna (no dogs permitted), picnic on the grassed area with BBQs, a children’s playground and public toilets and take in views of the lake.
Umpherston Sinkhole/Balumbul
One of Mount Gambier’s most enchanting wonders, descend the steps and explore this sunken garden in a sinkhole.
Engelbrecht Cave
Take a paid tour guided experience with a journey through the history, geology and underground magic of Engelbrecht Cave.
The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre
The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre features interactive displays and is home to the Volcano movie and South Australia’s premier regional gallery, the Riddoch Art Gallery, showcasing a collection of important artworks, local artists and state and national touring exhibitions.
Volcano and Craitbul
Watch the documentary 'Volcano' telling the story of the eight major eruptions that created Mount Gambier, which includes the short film 'Craitbul'. Screening daily at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre.
Railway Lands
The Mount Gambier Railway Lands is a dynamic, multipurpose, public space which enhances a previously unused rail corridor.
Cave Garden/Thugi
The Cave Garden/Thugi features a beautiful sinkhole, with several lookouts and a suspended viewing platform. Located in the middle of the city alongside a beautiful rose garden and park.
Mount Gambier Library
The Library is a dynamic space for people of all ages to connect, play, learn, socialise or sit, read and enjoy.
Perfectly centered between Adelaide and Melbourne.
Quicklinks
Library
The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre
Visitor Servicing in Mount Gambier