Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Fun Facts about Mount Gambier

  • Mount Gambier is one of the most favorite places for stopover. It lies between Adelaide and Melbourne making it an ideal pit stop for travelers going to or coming from the Great Ocean Road or the Grampians.
  • It has become popular spots for backpackers also because a stay there is never boring since they can take pleasure in the natural beauty of the region from magnificent coastlines, to must-visit wineries, to breathtaking caves and lakes.
  • Mount Gambier is composed of several volcanic craters. The place is also rich in lakes, limestone and mysterious underground waterways.
  • One of the lakes called the Blue Lake is an artesian drinking water that mesmerizes everyone as it changes colour every season. From steel grey during the winter, it changes into a rich cobalt blue in the summer, where it was named after.
  • The region has developed into a place where tourism is blooming all year round. Because of that, motorists, travelers, and backpackers will never have a hard time finding motel, inn or an apartment, or a hotel in Mount Gambier.

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