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Our tour starts from your accommodation or the Lady Nelson Tourist Information Centre.
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Umpherston
Cave
Sometimes referred to as "the sunken garden", Umpherston Sinkhole was originally beautified in 1886 by James Umpherston. Today it is one of our most popular attractions as in daylight the beauty of its landscaped gardens can be enjoyed. |
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Whilst at night its floodlit gardens turn into a natural noctarium as possums descend from the cave wall to feed.
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Blue Lake Pumping Station Experience this fascinating 45 minute tour which takes visitors in a glass paneled lift down the original dolomite well shaft, from which water was originally extracted. Walk through a tunnel to see the Blue Lake at close proximity. Learn about the hydrology of Mount Gambier’s water supply and the aquifer system. Hear the interesting stories of local history, European settlement, folklore and aboriginal legend. |
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Filled with crystal clear water, Blue Lake is the only lake in the world that changes colour seasonally. |
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The Crater Lakes
Comprising of three craters, Blue Lake Crater, Valley Lake Crater and Leg of Mutton Lake Crater, this area is a significant site within the Volcanoes Discovery Trail |
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The Valley Lake, situated in the largest of the three craters, is very popular all year round with its excellent enclosed Adventure Playground and Recreational Area.
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Cave Gardens Situated in the centre of the city this sinkhole was the original source of water supply for the early settlers. Famous for its roses, the Cave Gardens is a great place for a picnic. Its beauty and significance can be appreciated from the viewing areas. |
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Walk down into the cave and venture out onto the suspended viewing platforms for an awesome view into the cave which directs storm water run-off from the city streets down under the city where it is believed to eventually enter the underground water system. |
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Lady Nelson Tourist Information Centre
Take a walk in time through "The Lady Nelson" Discovery Centre to see how our land was before European Settlement.
Interact with the high technological displays to see the ghostly figure of Christina Smith as she steps down from the photograph to tell of her experiences. Walk on the exciting glass floor of the Cave Walk. See and hear the neon volcano explode and hear Lieutenant James Grant tell his story of discovery. |
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This ends your half day tour. |
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