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The city of Mount Gambier is located in the Australian state of South Australia. It falls under the jurisdiction of the City of Mount Gambier and the District Council of Grant local government areas.

The localities around Mount Gambier include Suttontown, Mil Lel Worrolong, Glenburnie, Compton, OB Flat, Moorak, Yahl, and Square Mile. Mount Gambier has an estimated urban population of 29,639 residents, making it the second-most populated city in the state. The area lies on the slopes of a maar complex named Mount Gambier towards South Australia's southeast.

The city is famous for its spectacular geographical formations, such as its limestone and volcanic features, including the famous Blue Lake, along with various gardens and parks, caves and sinkholes.

Facilities in Mount Gambier Mount Gambier has several primary schools, high schools, colleges, and post-secondary educational institutions. Mount Gambier Hospital is the city's major regional hospital as well as several private health services, such as the Mount Gambier Private Hospital.

Famous Destinations Around Mount Gambier

Umpherston Sinkhole This is a splendid geologic formation with ample space for picnics, walking around, and clicking photos. You will love to learn about the garden's history, do bird watching, and admire the surrounding plants' rock formation.

The Blue Lake This large, dormant volcanic crater lake is a scenic beauty of the area and one of the four creator lakes on Mount Gambier. The Blue Lake has various attractions and facilities like a wildlife park, beautiful landscapes, a playground area, BBQ points, a caravan park, etc.

Cave Gardens As the name suggests, the area has cave rocks and walls and is situated at the city's heart. One can also witness the fantastic light and sound show that tells the local Aboriginals' Dreamtime (the Bunganandit people).

History of Mount Gambier Before the European settlement, the Buandig people were the area's original Aboriginal inhabitants.