Mount Gambier 5 Day Tour
Spend five days touring in and around Mount Gambier home of the world famous Blue Lake. See the Blue Lake in the crater of an extinct volcano, enjoy a scenic train trip on the Limestone Coast Railway and a cruise of the Glenelg River.

Day One
Depart Adelaide at 9am for Mount Gambier, travelling via the South Eastern Freeway to Murray Bridge then on to the Princess Highway.

Travel along the Coorong wetlands area, an inland sea of shallow lagoons where the River Murray meets the sea to Kingston South East. At Kingston visit the Analemmetic Sun Dial (one of only eight in the World).

After lunch continue to Mount Gambier visiting the South East towns of Robe, Beachport, Millicent and Tantanoola. At Tantanoola visit the Tantanoola Caves (at own expense). Overnight historic Mount Gambier Gaol.

Day Two
Depart at 9am approximately for a day of sightseeing in and around Mount Gambier including the Blue Lake Aquifer tour, Valley Lake, climb the Centenary Tower for great views of the city, lakes and surrounding country side.

Visit Umpherston Sinkhole, Cave Gardens and Engelbrecht Caves (at own expense). Overnight historic Mount Gambier Gaol.

Day Three
Depart at 9am approximately for Mount Gambier Railway Station to board the classic 1959 Limestone Coast Railway train for a relaxing journey through pine forests, prime farm country, magnificent Red Gums home to some unique Australian bird life and the areas premium wine growing region the Coonawarra.

Stop for lunch at Penola (at own expense) followed by sightseeing in Penola. Visit many heritage buildings and interesting shops before boarding train for return journey to Mount Gambier.

Day Four
Today head out to Mount Schank, an extinct volcano. Enjoy an easy walk to the edge of this dry volcanic crater for views of sheer wonder. For the more energetic an optional climb into the crater itself is available. Followed by visit to the Little Blue Lake, Allendale East Sinkhole, Dingley Dell (restored cottage housing personal effects of the Australian Poet Adam Lindsey Gordon), Port MacDonnell to see the Petrified Forest, where the Southern Ocean once used to be.

After lunch travel along the coastline to Ewin Ponds and Piccannie Ponds. Next stop is Nelson for a cruise on the Glenelg river. Explore this premium waterway of high limestone cliff gorges in comfort cruising to the spectacular Princess Margaret Cave (at own expense). Overnight historic Mount Gambier Gaol.

Day Four
Today depart at 9am approximately for return journey to Adelaide, travelling via the Coonawarra wine region. Sample local wines en route and visit the Naracoorte Caves World Heritage area and Bool Lagoon wetlands area.

Follow the Dukes Highway to Murray Bridge then continue on to Adelaide via the South Eastern Freeway, arriving at 6pm.