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Millicent

South Australia, Australia · Oceania

About Millicent

Millicent sits on the route: 55 minutes from Moorak, 49km from Umpherston Sinkhole.

Millicent is a town located in South Australia, Australia. With a population of 4,924, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Millicent sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Adelaide time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Millicent to your route.

About Millicent

Millicent is a town in the Australian state of South Australia located about 399 kilometres (248 mi) south-east of the state capital of Adelaide and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of the regional centre of Mount Gambier. In the 2021 census, the population was 4,760. The town is home to the Millicent National Trust

Read more Museum, Millicent Library & Gallery, Millicent Civic & Arts Centre, the South East Family History Group, and more attractions where locals commonly go to. Millicent is also nearby to the Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park and the Canunda National Park. Close by is Lake Bonney SE which is home to South Australia's largest wind turbine farm. Millicent is also home to a constructed lake, Lake McIntyre, home to many bird and wildlife species. Lake McIntyre takes approximately 20 minutes to walk around, and the lake also hosts over 50 species of water birds and waders.

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Where is Millicent located?

Millicent is located in South Australia, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.5939 latitude, 140.3495 longitude.

What is the population of Millicent?

Millicent has a population of approximately 4,924 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,924
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Timezone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-37.5939, 140.3495

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Millicent

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Umpherston Sinkhole

A collapsed limestone cave in Mount Gambier turned into a terraced sunken garden in 1886, with hanging vines spilling down the walls. Free, open day and night, and possums emerge at dusk.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Millicent.

Moorak

🇦🇺 Australia

46 km awayPop. 1,225

Mount Gambier

🇦🇺 Australia

46 km awayPop. 25,591

Penola

🇦🇺 Australia

49 km awayPop. 1,376

Robe

🇦🇺 Australia

71 km awayPop. 1,096

Naracoorte

🇦🇺 Australia

79 km awayPop. 5,876

Casterton

🇦🇺 Australia

93 km awayPop. 1,607

Kingston South East

🇦🇺 Australia

96 km awayPop. 1,306

Heywood

🇦🇺 Australia

127 km awayPop. 1,665

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