Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier

Name: Cave Gardens
Address: Watson Dr, Mount Gambier, 5290, Australia
Telephone: +61 1800 087 187

#5 among attractions in Mount Gambier

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The Cave Gardens are the garden located in the centre of Mount Gambier in the Australian state of South Australia that contain a 30-metre-deep cave. The cave was initially used as a water source for the town. In 1870 the area became a reserve, and by the 1890s trees, gas lamps and seating were installed in the area. On 2 August 2001, the Cave Gardens were declared a State Heritage area. ()

Discovered: 1845Depth: 89 ftElevation: 141 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°49'45"S, 140°46'52"E

Address

Watson DrMount Gambier 5290 Australia

Contact

+61 1800 087 187

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Cave Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave, Valley Lake, Mount Gambier Community RSL.

1.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Blue Lake, Mount Gambier
32 min walk • The Blue Lake is a large, monomictic, crater lake located in a dormant volcanic maar associated with the Mount Gambier maar complex.
0.8 miNW
Natural attraction, Park, Campsite
Engelbrecht Cave, Mount Gambier
20 min walk • Engelbrecht Cave is a cave system in the Australian state of South Australia consisting of a sinkhole with two major passages located under the Mount Gambier urban area. It is owned by the local government area of City of Mount Gambier and has been developed as a tourism venue.
1.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Valley Lake, Mount Gambier
28 min walk • The Valley Lake is a monomictic volcanic crater lake in the Australian state of South Australia situated in the south of Mount Gambier, near the Blue Lake. The Lake is surrounded by a park situated on Davidson Drive. The shore of the lake features a children's playground, sporting facilities, BBQs and toilets.
~730 ftS
37°49'53"S • 140°46'52"E
Mount Gambier Community RSL, Mount Gambier
4 min walk • Military museum, Museum
~150 ftN
37°49'44"S • 140°46'52"E
Main Corner Complex, Mount Gambier
1 min walk • Civic center, Museum
~1850 ftSW
37°50'2"S • 140°46'41"E
The Old Courthouse & Gallery, Mount Gambier
9 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Cave Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Main Corner Complex, Mount Gambier (1 min walk), Mount Gambier Community RSL, Mount Gambier (4 min walk), The Old Courthouse & Gallery, Mount Gambier (9 min walk), Engelbrecht Cave, Mount Gambier (20 min walk).

Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier

Facts and practical information

Cave Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Blue Lake, Mount Gambier

Engelbrecht Cave, Mount Gambier

Valley Lake, Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier Community RSL, Mount Gambier

Main Corner Complex, Mount Gambier

The Old Courthouse & Gallery, Mount Gambier

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cave Gardens?