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Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  South Australia  /  Mount Gambier  /  The Blue Lake

The Blue Lake, Mount Gambier

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Take your time to walk around cobalt blue The Blue Lake, located in an extinct volcanic crater. You will be rewarded with spectacular view of the lake from various aspects. The lake color ranges from shimmering blue in summer to steely gray in winter. The color changes are most likely due to calcite crystals in the water. Take the glass-paneled elevator down to access the lake, where you can picnic or hang out at the RV park. Plan trip to Mount Gambier with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
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  • By Oldjack
    It is an impressive crater lake with average depth of 70 metre. It has a number of good viewing points and the parks and area around are well done. 
    It is an impressive crater lake with average depth of 70 metre. It has a number of good viewing points and the parks and area around are well done.  more »
  • By AdeleK292
    Right in the heart of Mount Gambier, amazing views so worth the visit to see it for your own eyes. Great viewing locations and photo opportunities. 
    Right in the heart of Mount Gambier, amazing views so worth the visit to see it for your own eyes. Great viewing locations and photo opportunities.  more »
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  • By Tayla Bowie
    They weren’t kidding when they called it the ‘Blue Lake’
  • By Kunal Malhotra
    What a place to relax. Visited every day while staying in Mt Gambier
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