Letitia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Nelson is a picturesque township just over the Victorian border. Once restrictions lift is is a perfect day trip from Mount Gambier. With a jaw dropping river, boat and kayak hire, two pristine beaches and a huge National park it is a Mecca for fishing and camping/bushwalking.
15 locals recommend
Nelson
Nelson is a picturesque township just over the Victorian border. Once restrictions lift is is a perfect day trip from Mount Gambier. With a jaw dropping river, boat and kayak hire, two pristine beaches and a huge National park it is a Mecca for fishing and camping/bushwalking.
A stunning coastline to rival the Great Ocean Road. Great family destination with parks, cheap eateries and safe beaches.
23 locals recommend
Port Macdonnell
A stunning coastline to rival the Great Ocean Road. Great family destination with parks, cheap eateries and safe beaches.
The Lakes area is a must. It is a geological wonder packed with great walks and views. The kids will have a ball at the huge park down at the Valley Lake.
For other wonderful sinkholes try the Cave Gardens in the centre of town, or the Umpherstone sinkhole just along the main highway.
The shopping is also great in town and the Main Street is full of a wide variety of shops and restaurants.
At the end of Henty Street (turn right out of the cottage and cross Sturt Street) is the wonderful railway lands walk, which is a historical trail through the old Mount Gambier town.
26 locals recommend
Mount Gambier
The Lakes area is a must. It is a geological wonder packed with great walks and views. The kids will have a ball at the huge park down at the Valley Lake.
For other wonderful sinkholes try the Cave Gardens in the centre of town, or the Umpherstone sinkhole just along the main highway.
The shopping is also great in town and the Main Street is full of a wide variety of shops and restaurants.
At the end of Henty Street (turn right out of the cottage and cross Sturt Street) is the wonderful railway lands walk, which is a historical trail through the old Mount Gambier town.
Naracoorte
World heritage caves
Food scene
Gateway to the Coonawarra wine region. Penola is a historical little town full of cute old cottages, art galleries and great gift shops. There is a wide range of eateries from bakeries to top end dining.
12 locals recommend
Penola
Gateway to the Coonawarra wine region. Penola is a historical little town full of cute old cottages, art galleries and great gift shops. There is a wide range of eateries from bakeries to top end dining.
Best eateries in town -
Metro cafe - amazing cakes and contemporary dining plus live music weekends
Southern Thai cafe
Gourmet India
26 locals recommend
Mount Gambier
Best eateries in town -
Metro cafe - amazing cakes and contemporary dining plus live music weekends
Southern Thai cafe
Gourmet India
City advice
Getting around
Car needed
No public transport in town
Don't miss
The sinkholes and Lakes Areas
The possums at the Umpherstone cave are very friendly and like being fed fruit by children at dusk
What to pack
Four seasons in one day here!
It can go from forty degrees one day to seventeen the next even in summer. Winters can be cold and wet so bring your waterproofs