Volcanoes & Craters Day
From the Blue Lake rim to the crater of a young volcano
The plan
The city of Mount Gambier sits inside a volcanic complex, its famous Blue Lake filling one crater while a chain of others ring the centre. Just south, Mount Schank rises as one of mainland Australia's youngest volcanoes. This day connects the dots of that fiery past.
Begin at the Lady Nelson centre for the big-picture story, then circle the crater lakes on foot, learn how the Blue Lake feeds the city, and head south to climb the rim of Mount Schank. By late afternoon the whole volcanic landscape makes sense.
Day 1
6 stops-
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Lady Nelson Visitor & Discovery Centre
Mount GambierStart with the volcanic and discovery story of the region.
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Blue Lake Pumping Station
Mount GambierSee how the Blue Lake supplies the city its drinking water.
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Mount Schank
Mount GambierClimb the rim of young Mount Schank for crater and coast views.
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Image credits
- Crater lake Mount Gambier.jpg by Kakilli01 , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons