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City in South Australia
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A lake in Australia's newest volcanic crater and is the main source of water for the city. During the year the colour of the lake changes from an ocean grey to a bright iridescent blue. The Blue Lake is one of three crater lakes on the southern edge of the city: the others are Valley Lake and Leg of Mutton Lake. There are picnic grounds around Valley Lake and Leg of Mutton Lake and some easy climbing trails around this area. Boating and water-skiing activities occur on Valley Lake.
This sinkhole is in the town itself and contains a pleasant garden that is well-maintained. You can also visit it in the evening to see the possums.
Cave tours, cafe and retail sales of local produce. Cave diving access for CDAA qualified cave divers only.
Spud Train: a train-shaped vending van which serves baked potatoes. Spudway is a bus selling spuds just like the previous company and can be found just a little bit down the road. Spudway has by far the better food. Look for the waving oversized potato/man on the weekends.
4 self-contained chalets set between 650 walnut trees, picturesque lawns and gardens and 5 km to Mt Gambier's Blue Lake.
This is an old jail that has been sectioned off into 27 rooms.
By bus
From Adelaide, bus tickets for Adelaide can be purchased at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre (cash or cheque only). The bus service from Adelaide is run by Premier Stateliner.
By train
From Melbourne, the V-Line service runs Melbourne to Warrnambool on the train, then from Warrnambool to Mt Gambier as a coach service (it also goes via Portland).
By plane
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