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The Blue Lake, Mount Gambier

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Take your time to walk around cobalt blue The Blue Lake, located in an extinct volcanic crater. You will be rewarded with spectacular view of the lake from various aspects. The lake color ranges from shimmering blue in summer to steely gray in winter. The color changes are most likely due to calcite crystals in the water. Take the glass-paneled elevator down to access the lake, where you can picnic or hang out at the RV park. Plan trip to Mount Gambier with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

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By greg_and_sue On March 20, 2018

Drive to the Lookout where one can ascertain the true size of this natural lake. You can walk around it on a safe concrete path or drive around it anti clockwise direction if you wish to see something... more »
By Trent W On March 19, 2018

Awesome place to stop and take a break. Great lookout and good space to stretch the legs. You can go for a walk around the blue lake as well, would be good if you have he time. more »
By mum23all On March 18, 2018

Love walking around the Blue lake, the views are amazing, in Summer it's the brightest cobalt blue. It does change colour throughout the year, but is still amazing, there's a cafe and toilets as well,... more »

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By John Wallace On January 14, 2018

Really blue. You can walk around different vantage points and there is places to walk around in lush green nature. Real breath of fresh air. All the pictures I took where on the same day an hour in between. As the sun came out it became a more beautiful blue. I specifically drove from Melbourne. No regrets.

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By Geoff C On January 19, 2018

Incredible Blue, have to see it to appreciate it. Most do if visiting Mt Gambier. Highly Recommended.

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By Jp Santos On April 4, 2018

There's two fabulous lookouts to watch the amazing blue colors of the lake

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By Foroogh Tajik On January 7, 2018

The most amazing place in Mount Gambier. If you have a walk around it you’ll see different views which all amaze you.

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By Syamnath Raveendranath On October 4, 2017

Beautiful lake, take a walk around the lake. A must visit place in the Mt Gambier.

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