Food Scene
Sorrentos Cafe
6 Bay RdGood Coffee, meals
The best steak, chicken and seafood around. Over many years never had a bad meal there. Reservation advised. Smart, casual dress.
15 locals recommend
The Barn Steakhouse
747 Glenelg River RdThe best steak, chicken and seafood around. Over many years never had a bad meal there. Reservation advised. Smart, casual dress.
Golden Chopsticks
95 Commercial St EGreat reputation over many years for awesome food.
Wild Ginger Thai
17 Commercial St WGuests have reported great food there.
Gourmet India Restaurant
99 Commercial St EGreat Indian food for all tastes.
Caffe Belgiorno
7 Percy StTraditional Italian food and Australian food.
Fasta Pasta
102 Commercial St WQuick, easy meals. Also Takeaway.
Good coffee and snacks, situated in Market Place Shopping Centre, also Central Shopping Centre
Muffin Break
182 - 248 Penola RdGood coffee and snacks, situated in Market Place Shopping Centre, also Central Shopping Centre
Enjoy a snack/meal and drink while overlooking the ocean at historic fishing village of Port MacDonnell.
14 locals recommend
Periwinkles Cafe
63 Sea ParadeEnjoy a snack/meal and drink while overlooking the ocean at historic fishing village of Port MacDonnell.
Southern Thai Cafe
53 Gray StGuests report that meals are excellent, although somewhat pricey in their view.
Zambrero Mount Gambier
3 Commercial St WMexican style
Wehl St Homestyle Bakery
21 Wehl St SYummies
OK Pie Shop
66 Commercial St WCoffee to have with your scrumptious food. Long standing bakery in Mount Gambier.
Foodie Bar
93 Commercial Street WestAwesome Australian and modern Sri Lankan Food. Excellent coffee!
Pleasant vibe, great food, coffee and huge range of cakes, pastries made In-House. Licenced.
26 locals recommend
Metro Bakery
13 Commercial St EPleasant vibe, great food, coffee and huge range of cakes, pastries made In-House. Licenced.
Drinks & Nightlife
Park Hotel
163 Commercial St WGood for meals also
Federal Hotel Restaurant
112 Commercial St EHouse of 30 + Schnitzels, and other good meals.
Park Hotel
163 Commercial St WMeals also
Western Tavern - Mt Gambier
178 Jubilee Hwy ERestaurant
Globe Hotel
Good vibe, food, sports bar
Essentials
Major Supermarket-Not a correct indicator of location- Actual location is Commercial Street East
Woolworths Mount Gambier
145 Commercial St EMajor Supermarket-Not a correct indicator of location- Actual location is Commercial Street East
Coles Mount Gambier
6 Ferrers StMajor supermarket
Sightseeing
Valley Lake
Lovely picnic area, with free BBQs. Big expanses of lawn.
Great to walk around- 3.7kms. Lit up at night. If you prefer to drive, there are 4 lookouts where you can park and view the lake.
34 locals recommend
Waawor
Great to walk around- 3.7kms. Lit up at night. If you prefer to drive, there are 4 lookouts where you can park and view the lake.
A leisurely walk to the tower on sealed path. The final 100 metre gradient is quite steep, however, can be managed if normal walking is ok. The 360 degree view is quite spectacular.
8 locals recommend
Centenary Tower
Elliott DriveA leisurely walk to the tower on sealed path. The final 100 metre gradient is quite steep, however, can be managed if normal walking is ok. The 360 degree view is quite spectacular.
A great climb up and down into the crater is safe. May be challenging for some.
Mount Schank State Heritage Area
Mountain Path RoadA great climb up and down into the crater is safe. May be challenging for some.
A crayfishing village, with general store in a beautiful bay. There is also a popular tavern for meals and drinks.
Carpenter Rocks
A crayfishing village, with general store in a beautiful bay. There is also a popular tavern for meals and drinks.
A seaside town with a traditional pub/restaurant. Also a cafe overlooking the water. A couple of fish and chip shops also. A pleasant short drive 20 min drive from Mount Gambier
23 locals recommend
Port Macdonnell
A seaside town with a traditional pub/restaurant. Also a cafe overlooking the water. A couple of fish and chip shops also. A pleasant short drive 20 min drive from Mount Gambier
Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park
32047 Princes HwyBeautiful Limestone cave structure
Large sinkhole accessible on pathway. Garden setting. Feed possums in the evening.
34 locals recommend
Umpherston Cave
Large sinkhole accessible on pathway. Garden setting. Feed possums in the evening.
Lovely garden setting and sinkhole in the centre of the city. From 8.30pm history of the area is projected on to the adjacent buildings in a Sound and Light show.
14 locals recommend
Cave Gardens
1 Bay RdLovely garden setting and sinkhole in the centre of the city. From 8.30pm history of the area is projected on to the adjacent buildings in a Sound and Light show.
Little Blue Lake
Swimming in clear fresh water.
Engelbrecht Cave
26 Chute StLimestone cave and coffee shop
Princess Margaret Rose Cave
Princess Margaret Rose Caves RoadHighly recommended by tourists.
Coonawarra
www.mountandvinetourism.com.au has half-day and full day tours.
Mount Gambier
www.discovermountgambier.com.au