MT GAMBIA

Submitted: Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 13:07
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We are traveling on the princess h'way we are interested in the blue lake area has anyone got information on the area for camping and any interesting things in the area to look at thank you
chris
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Reply By: Shaker - Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 13:19

Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 13:19
This isn't a dig at your spelling, but if you have been trying to search for info, it's Mount Gambier.
Also Prince's Highway.
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Follow Up By: cars - Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 13:24

Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 13:24
thank for the tip didnt go to school
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Reply By: Patrolman Pat - Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 13:34

Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 13:34
Wew've stayed in the Blue Lake caravan park a couple of times, very nice. I like the walk in and around Mt Shank volcano crater but it will be very hot at the moment. Umphertson sink hole at dusk is a must see if you have kids, there are dozens of possums that come out for a feed. Alos Port Macdonnell as dusk for fish and chips and to watch the fairy penguins coming ashore
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Reply By: Motherhen - Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 19:05

Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 19:05
Hi Chris

You need to be at the right time of year to see the main Mt Gambier lake at the vivid turquoise blue. November to March is best, as outside of this times it goes to a dull grey blue.

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Between Millicent and Mt Gambier, closer to Millicent, is the Tantanoola Cave. This small dolomite cave in a limestone cliff is worth taking a tour. Dolomite caves have different structures to the usual stalagmites and stalactites. As the cave is a ground level, there are no steps to climb.

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Check out this link for a bit more about Mt Gambier

Mount Gambier Tourism

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Reply By: outback epicurean - Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 21:24

Sunday, Mar 16, 2008 at 21:24
Hi

If you are looking so an interesting diversion and heading up the coast towards Robe, call into Beachprot and ask for directions to the high salt content lake (Has a name but not with me me at the moment) It is only a couple of k's behind the town, 7 times saltier than the sea, warm as it is protected from teh wind and only 6-8 ft deep. Very strange sensation to swin in (on). You can sit in the water and read a book!!Beachport is a nice place for a beer by the pier but b***y windy as all the coastal areas are.

cheers
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Reply By: Member - The W (WA) - Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 19:57

Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 19:57
Stayed a few times at the "Little Blue Lake" which is in the Camps 4 book, also at "Mt Schank" which is also in the Camps 4 book.
Both free camping.
Also there are others not so far away, all in the Camps 4 book.
Enjoy,
The Watto's
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Reply By: Tim Owen - Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 20:43

Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 20:43
My recommendation is a snorkell in Ewans ponds. Cold, but interesting as far as fresh water snorkelling goes.
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