Why go
- City in South Australia.
- Served by Portland Airport (PTJ).
History
Mount Gambier is the second most populated city in South Australia, with a population of 26,878 as of the 2021 census. The city is located on the slopes of Mount Gambier, a dormant volcano in the south east of the state, about 450 kilometres (280 mi) south-east of the capital Adelaide and just 17 kilometres (11 mi) from the Victorian border. Mount Gambier is the most important settlement in the Limestone Coast region and the seat of government for both the City of Mount Gambier and the District Council of Grant.
Where to stay
Unit 4/11 Allison St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · mountgambieraccommodation.com.au
99 Jubilee Hwy W, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · thehabby.com.au
92 Riddoch Hwy, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · booking.com
60 Penola Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · delgattie.com.au
11 Wyatt St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · foxmountestate.com
7 Frewville Pl, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · mountgambieraccommodation.com.au
25 Margaret St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · theoldmountgambiergaol.com.au
3 Colhurst Pl, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · colhursthouse.com.au
5 Bengalee Cres, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · kennedyexecutiveth.traveleto.com
163 Commercial St W, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · parkhotel.net.au
LOT 100 Bay Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · bluelake.com.au
21 Bay Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · themacshotel.com.au
2 Commercial St W, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · mountgambierhotel.com.au
40 Commercial St E, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · jenshotel.com.au
1 Pick Ave, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · mgshow.com.au
Cnr Jubillee Highway and, Penola Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · thecommodoremtg.com.au
Jubilee Hwy E & Hawkins Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · limestonecoasttouristpark.com
140 Jubilee Hwy W, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · towermotorinn.com.au
Indoor
154 Jubilee Hwy W, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · thepresidential.com.au
70 Bay Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · colwynhousebnb.com.au
2/10 Bishop Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · kalganyi.com.au
Indoor
17 Lake Terrace West Via, Hay Dr, SA 5290, Australia · choicehotels.com
76 Commercial St W, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
201 Commercial St E, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · arkanamotorinn.com.au
16 A & 16 B, Crouch St N, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
1 Kennedy Ave, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · bluelakemotel.com.au
6 Helen St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · grandcentralmotel.com.au
175 Commercial St E, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · southgatemotel.com.au
195 Commercial St E, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia · book-directonline.com
14 Davison St, Mount Gambier SA 5211, Australia
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 00:00+ Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · dominos.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · kfc.com.au
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00 · cravedessertbarmg.com.au
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 57 Commercial Street East, 5290
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-10:00; Mo-Su 17:00-21:00 Features: air conditioning · 96 Jubilee Highway East, 5290 · noky.com.au
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 16:00-20:00; Tu 16:00-20:00; We 11:00-14:00,16:00-20:00; Th 11:00-14:00,16:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-20:00; Sa…
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:30-14:00,17:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Compton Street, 5290
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 08:30-14:30 · 37 Commercial Street East, 5290
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-13:00; Su off · 54 Commercial Street East, 5290
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 99 Commercial Street East, 5290
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
International, Cafe · International cafe · 6 Bay Road, 5290
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa, Su 07:00-12:00
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food · 85 Commercial Street West, 5290
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 7 Percy Street, 5290
Fast Food · fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe · 34 Sturt Street, 5290
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream · 7 Commercial Street East, 5290
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Airports
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) 9.5 km to the centre
Mount Gambier, SA, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Regional Express) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Adelaide, Melbourne (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Portland Airport (PTJ) 81 km to the centre
VIC, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Sharp Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Melbourne (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Sharp Airlines SH (SWM) · 1 route: Melbourne
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Millicent Airport (MLR) 46 km to the centre
SA, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Naracoorte Airport (NAC) 94 km to the centre
SA, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Casterton Airport 56 km to the centre
VIC, AU
Coonawarra Airport 62 km to the centre
SA, AU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Portland Airport (PTJ); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MGB has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Adelaide, Melbourne).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mount Gambier, Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach