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Mount Gambier

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About Mount Gambier

Cave Gardens Mount GambierMount Gambier is the largest regional city in South Australia with a population of 23,000.  It is located on the Princes Highway between Adelaide and Melbourne, just within the South Australian border. The streets and houses of Mount Gambier are built around the slopes of an extinct volcano 27.37 kilometres from the sea, with the city climbing almost to the lip of the famous Blue Lake, and the outskirts extending on to the rich volcanic soil of the surrounding plain. Due to the plentiful supply of underground water complimented by good rainfall, fertile soil, temperate climate and flat land suitable for primary industry, agriculture contributes significantly to Mount Gambier’s economy.

(Image courtesy of City of Mount Gambier)

 

Health Services

The Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service Inc is the major regional health provider for the Lower, Mid and Upper South East Regions with a catchment area which extends across the border into Western Victoria. Services provided include both a public and private hospital, an Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, allied health, palliative care and community nursing services. There is also a Mental Health Unit and visiting Specialist services.

Mount Gambier and District Health Services
Wehl Street North
Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290
Ph: (08) 8721 1578

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Student Information Packs and Passports

Mt Gambier City Council, by special arrangement with the Lady Nelson Visitor Information Centre, is pleased to present students on clinical placement in Mt Gambier with an information pack and passport. The information pack includes vital information on Mt Gambier and district whilst the passport allows free entry to three local tourist attractions.

Shopping

Woolworths, Coles and Foodtown are the main supermarket chains located in Mount Gambier. Please note that the opening hours are typically more restricted than those in the city.

The Mount Gambier Market is held every Saturday at the Rotary Club behind Harvey Norman on the Jubilee Highway. The Blue Lake Market is held every Sunday at 155 Commercial Street West.

Dining

With nine hotels, seven restaurants and more than 20 take away venues throughout Mt Gambier you will find a variety to cater for all tastes and budgets.

Sports, Recreation and Tourism

There is a wide variety of sport and recreational activities available in Mount Gambier including boating, ten pin bowling, basketball, bushwalking, cycling trails, fishing, football, golf, netball, speedway, squash, tennis, swimming and several fitness centres.

There are many things to do in Mt Gambier, including exploring nearby limestone caves and sinkholes, the Cave Gardens, Umpherston Cave and Engelbrecht Cave. A trip to view the Blue Lake in the heart of Mt Gambier is also a must.

For more information contact the The Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre:
Jubilee Highway
Mt Gambier, South Australia 5291
Ph: (08) 8724 9750
Free call: 1800 087 187
Fax: (08) 8723 2833

Banks

There are eight major banks in Mount Gambier - the Adelaide Bank, Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ), Bank SA, Bendigo Bank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Rabobank and Westpac. Bank hours are typically 9.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday, although ATMs allow 24/7 access to funds.

There are also three major credit unions: Australian Central, Savings and Loans and the Police Credit Union.  Credit union hours are typically 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday and 9:00am – 11:30am, Saturday mornings.

Libraries and Internet Access

Mount Gambier has a state-of-the-art multipurpose Public Library located in Watson Terrace. It features multimedia resources, information technology training suites, a bank of 40 computers and adjoining cafeteria.  Opening hours are from 9.00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday and 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Internet access is available to students at the Mount Gambier Public Library (opening hours above). Students who have registered with the GGT UDRH can also access the internet through our 24/7 Student Learning Centre.

Post Offices, Fuel and Other Services

There are three Post Offices in Mount Gambier. They are located at 30 Helen Street, 226 Commercial Road East and 252a Commercial Road West and are open from 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

There are numerous fuel service stations including BP, Mobil and Caltex.

There are a number laundromats located in Mount Gambier with the majority closing by 9.00pm at night.

There are numerous places of worship in Mt Gambier. For further information on places of worship, contact the tourist information centre, or call the church directly.

Local Transport

Mt Gambier has a local town bus service. Concession fares are available to students upon presentation of student ID. Local bus services do not operate on weekends or public holidays. For further information contact Brian McCormack on (08) 8724 9978.

City Taxis can be contacted on (08) 8723 0000 and Vears Taxis on (08) 8725 0666.

Travel Times

Mount Gambier is located 435 kilometres south east of Adelaide and is midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, just within the border of South Australia.

It is accessible by car, bus and plane. The travel time by car is approximately four hours and forty-five minutes. For information on transport from Adelaide to Mount Gambier visit Premier Stateliner or Regional Express

Further Information

View more information on Mt Gambier

Contact the The Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre:
Jubilee Highway
Mt Gambier, South Australia 5291
Ph: (08) 8724 9750
Free call: 1800 087 187
Fax: (08) 8723 2833

For a Map of Mount Gambier visit Wilkins Tourist Maps.  Select South Australia from the list of State Maps and then select ‘Mount Gambier’ from the list of SA Maps.