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An elderly couple enjoys a starry night sky above Mt Gambier from outside their campervan. If you love the outdoors and camping as much as we do, we would love to see you soon.

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Port MacDonnell is known as the Southern Rocklobster Capital of Australia. This time of the year the harvesting of this delicacy is in full swing. The port town is also known for deep sea fishing off the nearby continental shelf, with last season reeling in record breaking Bluefin Tuna. If you feel like the taste of sea, why don't you drop in at one of the many fish and chips restaurants and cafes around town?

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The Mount Gambier New Year’s Eve Festival will be bigger and better this year with fireworks and entertainment for you and your family to enjoy! So come on down to Vansittart Park with your whole family and get involved in the huge New Years Eve Celebrations! There will be heaps of food and drink available for purchase, including alcohol, but please note that BYO alcohol is not permitted. The best way to enjoy New Years Eve in Mount Gambier is to bring a picnic rug and a group of friends and enjoy the entertainment on offer whilst you taste some of the delicious food available for purchase. There will be live music from Mischief and Mayhem, Jordanna Jones, Blue Lake Pipe Band and Ben Hood. The most important part of New Years Eve celebration is fireworks. There will be fireworks twice during the evening at 9pm and again at midnight. Parking is not available inside the oval, so it is best to park in the surrounding streets and walk down to Vansittart Park. Dogs, bikes and scooters are not permitted within the event. Gates open at 6pm. Purchase your tickets for the Mount Gambier New Year’s Eve Festival at the gate, on the day. Ticket Prices/Admission: Family: $30 Adult: $12 Child (Under 15yrs): $8 Concession: $8

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Twenty minutes drive south of Mt Gambier lies the beautiful coastal town of Port MacDonnell. During the long balmy summer evenings, pack a picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful sunsets from the cliff tops near the lighthouse. #southaustralia,#MountGambier #PortMacdonnell #LimestoneCoast

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The weatherman is forecasting a few balmy evenings for Mount Gambier in the lead up to Christmas 2016. Come experience the spectacular sound and light show at the Cave Gardens in the heart of our beautiful city. The light and sound show runs nightly (9.00pm and 9.15pm) in the Cave Garden. Colour washes of light emanate from the cave, with shadowlike images of ancient megafauna creatures from the local area projected onto and moving across the rock face accompanied by an ethereal and mystical soundscape. The Aboriginal Dreaming of the Cave Garden is told here together with other Dreamtime stories.

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For a brief few weeks during mid summer, sunlight floods through the cave roof above with sparkling beams cutting through a 30-meter column of crystal clear water below. Kilsby's Sinkhole is only 15-minutes drive southwest of Mount Gambier and is world renowned for its unique under water scenes and experiences. Both cave and open water divers flock to the sinkhole this time of year to be suspended in what resembles outer space. Qualified divers can obtain further information on this incredible feature located on private land at http://www.kilsbysinkhole.com

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Yesterday was a historic milestone for South Australia with the arrival of the first direct commercial flight from China into our capital. Thanks to all of those who made it possible. It certainly opens up new gateways and opportunities for many local businesses and for tourists to enjoy the natural beauty, splendour and produce our state has on offer.

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This time of year, Mount Gambier’s Blue Lake takes on a vibrant cobalt blue. The colour is unique in the world and visitors flock to the lake during summer to see and enjoy the beauty and splendour of this ancient crater lake. The crater formed some 6,000 years ago due to volcanic activity in the region and later became water filled. A paved walking trail encircles the lake and takes about an hour to complete with 6 viewing platforms to stop and take in the views. The recent addition of solar lights, now also allows for night walks. Local tour operator Aquifer Tours provides daily tours to the surface of the lake. This is a unique experience in which a glass paneled lift takes you down a dolomite shaft to about 10 metres above the lake’s surface, where you can find out why the lake turns blue in summer. Other features of interest around the famous Blue Lake are the Rook Lookout and wall that was built in a single day by town’s residents in 1918 and the Gordon monument. The monument marks the point where in 1864 famous Australian poet, horseman and politician Adam Lindsay Gordon made his daring leap onto a narrow ledge, 2.4 meter below the road surface on his horse Red Lancer. Come experience and learn all these interesting facts along the shores of the Blue Lake when you visit Mount Gambier.

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