Mount Gambier has a huge network of caves. The Cave Gardens in the city centre is a nice spot for a picnic and from here you can walk down into the cave.
If you want to more fully explore the caves you can take the 45-minute Engelbrecht Cave Tour.
Cave Gardens and the Engelbrecht Caves
Fort Queenscliff
This coastal fortress was constructed in 1882 as part of an elaborate defence network around the Port Phillip Bay heads. Guided tours of the facility take around an hour and allow you to see the fort’s lighthouse and military instalments.
Crater Lakes
Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Mountain Bike Trail allows you to view the three crater lakes: Blue Lake, Valley Lake and Leg of Mutton Lake. There is a wildlife park with boardwalks over Valley Lake and walking trails around the dry Leg of Mutton Lake.
Queenscliff Visitor Information Centre
Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre
Rock climbing and abseiling (Grampians National Park)
Grampians Mountain Adventure Company runs rock climbing and abseiling trips in the Grampians National Park. Prices start at $95 for an introductory half-day rock climb and abseil. A full day rock climbing and abseiling excursion costs $145.
Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre
Daylesford coach stop
V/line coaches connect Daylesford with Ballarat, Bendigo, Creswick and Woodend. Coaches stop opposite the fire station on Bridport Street .
Echuca train station
V/line train services connect Echuca with Melbourne and buses to Albury and Mildura. The train station is on Sturt Street in the town centre.
Echuca coach stop
NSW TrainLink coaches connect Echuca with Albury and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales and V/line coaches go Deniliquin in New South Wales and Bendigo and Shepparton in Victoria.
Coaches stop outside the visitor information centre on Heywood Street.