Christmas days in Mount Gambier and Adelaide

"Mount Gambier is the second most populous city in South Australia with a population of 25,199^[1] in the urban area, or 27,756^[4] if associated peri-urban communities are included (2011 Census). The city is located on the slopes of Mount Gambier (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, it 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.

The peak of the inactive volcano was the first place in South Australia named by European explorers. It was sighted in 1800 by LieutenantJames Grant from the survey brig, HMS Lady Nelson, and named for Lord James Gambier, Admiral of the Fleet. The peak is marked by Centenary Tower, built in 1901 to commemorate the first sighting, and at 192 metres (630 ft) above sea level the landmark is the city's highest point.

The city is known for its geographical features, particularly its volcanic and limestone features, most notably its Blue Lake, parks and gardens, caves and sinkholes." -----from Wiki

25-29^th Dec.

Accommodation:

Blue Lake Holiday Park

LOT 100 Bay Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia

Phone: (08) 8725 9856

Day 1: Mount Gambier, blue lake;

Day 2-3: Port MacDonnell;

Cave Garden:  enter the garden from the corner of Bay Road and James Street you’ll notice a swirl of lighter coloured pavers near the interpretive signs

Engelbrecht Cave:

26 Chute St, Mount Gambier SA 5290
(08) 8723 5552

Umpherston Sinkhole

Jubilee Highway East

Prince hw cross attamurra rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290

Engelbrecht Cave
Opening Times
Daylight Savings: 8.30am - 5pm, first tour at 9am, last tour at 4pm
Non-daylight savings: 8.30am - 4pm, first tour at 9am, last tour at 3pm
Extended opening times over Christmas school holidays and Easter.
Tour duration about 45 mins.
Fees
Adults: $12.00
Child (4-15): $8.00
Under 4: free
Australian Concession: $10.00
Family (2A, 3Ch): $34.00

Umpherston Sinkhole
Open 24 hours
Free

Cave Gardens
Open 24 hours
Free
Dreamtime stories presentation at 8pm and 8.15pm

Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park

Address: Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park, Princes Highway, Tantanoola, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

Phone Number: 8 8734 4153

Location

Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park is located 29km north east of Mount Gambier. Access is via the Princes Highway.

Opening hours Open 10am to 3pm daily October to May; 10am to 3pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday June to September.

Adult	$13.00
Concession	$10.00
Child	$6.00

Driving from Mount Gambier towards Port MacDonnell,when I approached the sea, I turned right,the sea appeared on my left side, on the right side, there are a bundle of restaurants and fishing kit shops, it was Christmas day, so all were closed.

Not far away there was a wooden jetty, some people were fishing there.

It was said many Asians came here for lobsters, it took $130 to purchase the whole fishing kits, but seldom people can fish a living lobster, so it is not suggested to do except you are an expert.

The lobster price here was much cheaper than Victoria.

29-30th Dec.

Day 5-6:  Adelaide Central Market / Glenelg Beach;

Accommodation:

Greenways Apartments, North Adelaide

45 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA, 5006 Australia

Rundle Mall - Street, Adelaide,

Victoria Square,

Adelaide Hills (Mount Lofty Summit & Hanhdorf) / University of Adelaide;

Mount Lofty Summit: the whole scene of Adelaide can be enjoyed here.

30-31st, Dec.

Day 7:  Go back on the way

Accommodation:

http://sa-parks.com.au/caravan_park/248/

Naracoorte Road, Keith  SA  5267
This is an extremely transquil town, I enjoyed it so much! Phone:	0427 876 993
Mobile:	0427 876 993