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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
South Australia, Australia · Oceania
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.
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 justRead 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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Mount Gambier is located in South Australia, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.8318 latitude, 140.7792 longitude.
Mount Gambier has a population of approximately 25,591 people, making it a town in Australia.
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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
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