set on a residential street, this informal hotel in a low-rise building is 2 km from blue lake, which offers walking trails and well-shaft tours, and 5 km from umpherston sinkhole (cenote), a sunken garden. parking is complimentary. additional amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room. low-key rooms feature flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have shared balconies. upgraded rooms add 2-person whirlpool tubs and sitting areas, and some offer private balconies. theres also a laid-back restaurant with city views, in addition to bbq equipment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Mount Gambier Airport (YMTG) 14 min
Mount Gambier Visitor Centre (5 min) Blue Lake (19 min) Cobalt-blue crater lake changing seasonally to a steel-gray color, with a lookout platform & trails. Engelbrecht Cave (5 min) In the center of a mountain, this sinkhole cave system features guided tours & a lake for diving. The Blue Lake (3 min) Lake in a volcanic crater that turns a deep blue color between December & March looped by a trail. Cave Garden (18 min) A huge sinkhole stands at the center of this landscaped garden with seasonal events. Umpherston Cave (11 min) Cave and nature Riddoch Art Gallery (19 min) Art museum and art Mount Gambier (7 min) Volcano and lake Valley Lake (8 min) Lake and park Valley Lake Conservation Park (6 min) Visitors can spot kangaroos, koalas & other native species in this nature area with walking paths. Leg Of Mutton Lake (20 min) Lake and volcano Anglican Church of Mount Gambier (15 min) Umpherston Sinkhole (Cenote) (9 min) Created in 1886, this sunken garden includes viewing platforms, benches, sculptures & walking paths. The Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre (19 min) Art, volcano, and art museum Centenary Tower (7 min) 1904 tower at the summit of Mt Gambier offering views over the volcanic, lake-dotted countryside. |