Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Mount Gambier

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Mount Gambier. This list contains 23 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Aberfoyle Gardens
Garden
👍👍 Great garden wedding venue. Beautiful surrounds.
5.00 (5 reviews) (~20.76 km from centre)
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Mel Hirth Lookout
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Amazing spot for a HJs Oreo Storm.
4.90 (15 reviews) (~2.43 km from centre)
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Leg of Mutton Lake
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful views. Wildlife. Native flora and fauna. Perfect tourist destination.
4.90 (10 reviews) (~2.01 km from centre)
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Umpherston Cave
Tourist attraction
Landscaped gardens with ferns & hydrangeas fill this limestone sinkhole, also a habitat for possums.
4.80 (120 reviews) (~2.82 km from centre)
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Percy Possum's Hideaway
Tourist attraction
👍 So beautiful this sinkhole. It is a old cenote
4.80 (6 reviews) (~2.81 km from centre)
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Leopard Tank Display
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The tanks in the city can come here to take pictures
4.80 (6 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)
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H.M.S. Lady Nelson
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Awesome landmark, very well maintained
4.80 (5 reviews) (~0.48 km from centre)
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Potters Point Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 It’s an aesthetic drive on a short windy mountainous road, shaded on one side by the mountainside edge and its flora, and on the other side, an open picturesque of the town below. If you choose not to drive, there is also a footpath at your convenience, canopied by trees and bushes of the local wild...
4.70 (145 reviews) (~2.06 km from centre)
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Ewens Ponds Conservation Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 Pls see attached for amazingness. 🔊 Turn audio on for full amazing experience.
4.70 (104 reviews) (~22.15 km from centre)
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Blue Lake Reserve
Park
👍👍 The natural beauty of this lake astounds me every time I am there. The water is so perfectly blue in the warmer months. A unique experience.
4.70 (96 reviews) (~2.89 km from centre)
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Valley Lake
Park
👍👍 Really great place. Beautiful scenery, the water is crystal clear with a nice view. Some native birds will visit you if you're friendly enough. Spent almost 2 hours as the weather was really nice. Enough parking. Worth visiting it if you love the peace.
4.70 (72 reviews) (~2.17 km from centre)
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Mount Schank State Heritage Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Good mountain. Even better tourist destination. Amazing.
4.70 (69 reviews) (~13.45 km from centre)
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Cape Northumberland Lighthouse Ruins
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Must visit if nearby it is the Most southern point in south Australia
4.70 (39 reviews) (~28.18 km from centre)
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Carinya Gardens Cemetery Chapel
Cemetery
👍 For a funeral not too bad.
4.70 (18 reviews) (~3.17 km from centre)
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Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre
Art gallery
👍 Did not come here for the 'art', only for the volcano history film of Mount Gambier's creation. The film goes for approx an hour, but is very well done offering information on volcanic activity, indigenous settlers and evolution of crater lakes etc. and the Mount Gambier area in general. The staff m...
4.60 (149 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)
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Kilsby Sinkhole
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Firstly, WOW! How incredible is it that places like this exist. For the fee of $99/pp, you are able to snorkel around this gorgeous sinkhole. Located in the middle or a working farm, you wonder how it ever got there. From light refractions to gorgeous moss walls, this is the place to be. If you’re i...
4.60 (116 reviews) (~12.24 km from centre)
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The Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum
Museum
👍👍 This was an excellent place to visit to see the history of the area. It's on the coastline so lots to see. There's a nice gift shop inside to buy gifts and souvenirs for friends and family. It's well worth the trip.
4.60 (48 reviews) (~26.44 km from centre)
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Glencoe Woolshed
Historical place museum
👍👍 Been here twice now and there is something new to see each time. What a great experience to be able to see such history here in Glencoe!
$$ $$
4.60 (37 reviews) (~21.19 km from centre)
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The Penguins
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Created by Evo Tadic ? Will get more info next time. Beautiful carved limestone work every where, including Valley Lake and Mt Gambier Conservation Park. You will truly be amazed to see some baby wallabies poking out of the straw if you stay quiet!
4.60 (26 reviews) (~25.69 km from centre)
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Finger Point lookout
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Good stop with spectacular views!
4.60 (14 reviews) (~27.64 km from centre)
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