Visiting Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area

Mount Gambier's volcanic area, especially the striking Blue Lake, is arguably south-eastern South Australia's biggest tourist drawcard. The region offers spectacular scenery, unique geological formations and historical structures and stories that appeal to thousands of visitors per year.

Valley Lake and boardwalk Mount Gambier

There are numerous lookouts, cycle tracks and walking trails offering leisurely strolls or challenging hikes. Valley Lake, with its playground, picnic facilities, BBQs and boardwalk, is a favourite recreation spot. Interpretation panels are provided at many strategic locations throughout the complex, and guided tours of the Blue Lake Pumping Station offer a novel tourist experience.

While many tourists generally spend an hour or two viewing the most obvious elements of this State Heritage Area, more than just a day should be set aside to truly appreciate its extent and features. Accommodation within the State Heritage Area is available at the caravan park, but a range of other options is provided throughout

View detailed information about the Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area.

Virtual Tour

		Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area boundary
		Click on the arrows to see the photograph of each view or access links below

NB. This map is a diagrammatical representation of the Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area.

1. View from Centenary Tower, looking over the bowl of Brownes Lake to Valley Lake, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
2. Walking track from the carpark to Centenary Tower, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
3. Crater and sign for the Devil's Punchbowl, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
4. View of Valley Lake and recreational boardwalk
5. Looking into the dry bed of Leg of Mutton Lake, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
6. Adam Lindsay Gordon Obelisk with Embankment and Rook Walk in the distance, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
7. View of the Blue Lake and Pumping Station from the Adam Lindsay Gordon Obelisk, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
8. Interpretation sign and ruin for the former nursery site beside the Leg of Mutton Lake, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
9. Approaching the Lakes complex along Bay Road, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
10. View south along Bay Road from above the Rook Walk, with the Adam Lindsay Gordon Obelisk in the distance, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
11. Rest House, Embankment Wall and Rook Walk, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
12. Visitor Centre for tours of the Blue Lake Pumping Station, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area
13. Tour group approaching the Blue Lake Pumping Station, Mount Gambier
14. Blue Lake interpretation and lookout, Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex State Heritage Area