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Mount Gambier

South Australia, Australia · Oceania

About Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Moorak, 3km from Umpherston Sinkhole.

Mount Gambier is a town located in South Australia, Australia. With a population of 25,591, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Mount Gambier 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 Mount Gambier to your route.

About Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier (/ˈɡæmbiəɹ/ GAM-bee-ər) is the second most populated city in South Australia, with a population of 26,878 as of the 2021 census. The city is located on the slopes of Mount Gambier, a dormant volcano in the south east of the state, about 450 kilometres (280 mi) south-east of the capital Adelaide and just

Read more 17 kilometres (11 mi) from the Victorian border. Mount Gambier is the most important settlement in the Limestone Coast region and the seat of government for both the City of Mount Gambier and the District Council of Grant. The city is well known for its geographical features, particularly its volcanic and limestone features, most notably Blue Lake/Waawor/Warwar, and its parks, gardens, caves and sinkholes.

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Where is Mount Gambier located?

Mount Gambier is located in South Australia, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.8318 latitude, 140.7792 longitude.

What is the population of Mount Gambier?

Mount Gambier has a population of approximately 25,591 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
25,591
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Timezone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-37.8318, 140.7792

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 Mount Gambier

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.

3 km · about 5 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mount Gambier.

Moorak

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 1,225

Millicent

🇦🇺 Australia

46 km awayPop. 4,924

Penola

🇦🇺 Australia

51 km awayPop. 1,376

Casterton

🇦🇺 Australia

61 km awayPop. 1,607

Heywood

🇦🇺 Australia

82 km awayPop. 1,665

Portland

🇦🇺 Australia

92 km awayPop. 9,375

Naracoorte

🇦🇺 Australia

97 km awayPop. 5,876

Hamilton

🇦🇺 Australia

110 km awayPop. 10,346

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