Mount Gambier is the major service centre for the Limestone Coast region and has a population of approximately 27, 275. Located halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, it is renowned for its volcanic landscapes, being home to Blue Lake and its countless craters, caves and beautiful gardens. 

RV travellers passing through Mount Gambier, in self-contained vehicles, are welcome to stay at Mount Gambier Showgrounds (please ensure all current interstate travel restrictions are adhered to). The showgrounds offer unpowered sites for $25 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $35 per vehicle per night. Access to showers, toilets and water is available; however, please note that sites are not available during show week – third week of October. 

Mount Gambier is home to several wineries, galleries, events and fresh local produce and food. It is only a short drive to the Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Padthaway wine regions, where you can sample some of the fine local food and wines. The World Heritage Listed Naracoorte Caves also make for a great day trip, as it is only an hour’s drive from Mount Gambier.

Tourist/Visitor Information Centre                    

Mount Gambier Visitor Centre

35 Jubilee Hwy East, Mount Gambier SA 

Ph: 1800 087 187

www.discovermountgambier.com.au

Casual Parking (near retail centre)                   

Various locations around town

Short and Term Parking               

Mount Gambier Showgrounds

1 Pick Ave

Self-contained vehicles only, $25 per vehicle per night unpowered, $35 per vehicle per night powered, negotiable stay limit, pets allowed, showers, bins, toilets, water

Dump Point              

Frew Park, Penola Road

Lat: -37.852069

Long: 140.783203

Potable Water                      

Frew Park, Penola Road

Lat: -37.852069

Long: 140.783203

Hospital                    

Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service

276/300 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier, SA 5290

08 8721 1200

Doctors Surgery                 

Ferriers Medical Clinic 

2/4 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier

08 87254261

Tristar Medical Group

40 Sturt Street, Mount Gambier, SA 5290

08 8799 4000

Dentist                       

Mount Gambier Medical Centre

2/230 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier

08 8723 4822

Limestone Coast Dental

38 James Street, Mount Gambier

08 8723 0230

Holmes Family Dental

31 Helen Street, Mount Gambier

08 8725 2441

Pharmacy                 

Stat Discount Chemist

Shop 3/145 Commercial Street E, Mount Gambier

08 8725 1086

Terry White Chemmart

21 Helen Street, Mount Gambier 

08 8725 8700

Chemist King

Collins Court, 4/170-174 Jubilee HWY W, Mount Gambier

08 8723 9579

Supermarket                        

Coles

Elizabeth Street, Mount Gambier

08 8725 6310

Woolworths

Shopping Centre, 145 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier

08 8726 4902

IGA

16 Swallow Drive, Mount Gambier 

08 8723 0333