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Where is Mount Gambier, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Mount Gambier is located in the southeastern corner of South Australia, near the Victorian border. It lies between the rich agricultural lands of the Limestone Coast and the volcanic crater lakes that surround the city. It is famous for its Blue Lake, unique volcanic landscapes, and extensive limestone cave systems.

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Facts about Mount Gambier, Australia

Country	Australia
State	South Australia
Region	Limestone Coast
Location	In southeastern South Australia, near the Victorian border, on the slopes of extinct volcanic craters
Coordinates	37.83° S, 140.78° E
Local Government Area	City of Mount Gambier
Founded	1854
Original Name	Mount Gambier (named by Lieutenant James Grant in 1800)
Elevation	~70 m
Population	Approx. 29,000
Area	Approx. 66 sq km
Time Zone	ACST (UTC+09:30), ACDT (UTC+10:30 in summer)
Postcode	5290
Major Waterways	Blue Lake (volcanic lake), Valley Lake, Brownes Lake
Top Attractions	Blue Lake / Waawor, Umpherston Sinkhole, Cave Gardens, Engelbrecht Cave, Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Precinct, Tantanoola Caves.
Demonym	Mount Gambier residents
Main Industries	Forestry, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, limestone & quarrying
Nearest Airport	Mount Gambier Regional Airport (MGB)
Website	https://www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au

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