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Volcanoes

Mount Gambier

1 Riddoch Hwy, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia

  Mount Gambier Volcanic Complex state heritage area recognises it as Australia's most recent site of volcanic activity. The complex consists of a series of craters and other volcanic features on the southern edge of the City of Mount Gambier including the Blue Lake/Warwar, Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi, Leg of Mutton Lake/Yatton Loo and Browne Lake/Kroweratwari (also including Devil's Punchbowl). Created...

Mount Schank

92 Mountain Path Rd, Mount Schank SA 5291, Australia

  Known as Australia's youngest volcano, Mount Schank last erupted over 4500 years ago. This site is now a State Heritage Area.  Take the signposted 900 metre walk up to the rim of the volcanic crater for a 360-degree view to the coast and surrounding countryside. A 2km walk around the dormant volcano crater's rim provides sensational views of Mount Gambier and surrounding areas.  Located...

Craitbul and Volcano - the movie

1 Riddoch Hwy, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia

  Screening daily at The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre, this movie tells the incredible story of our land of volcanism, sinkholes, caves and crater lakes. Taking you through the history of eruptions that shaped Mount Gambier and the Kanawinka region beginning with the dreamtime story of Craitbul.