Why does mt gambier look blue

Posted 11 Nov 11 Nov Fri 11 Nov at am. A lock, a famous lake and the love of Val and Frank. Newspaper offers reward for Blue Lake mystery 'monster'. Souvenir success: Blue Lake water gimmick still a winner with tourists.

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Prime Minister says he does not believe he has told a lie in public life. Child rescued from alleged porn operation, as man faces 43 charges. We are planning to Visit Mount Gambier at the end of this month. What would be the colour of the water of the Blue Lake?

No free camping right near the Blue Lake, however I understand the Mt. Gambier Showgrounds may offer free camping there. Might be less for solo and is more for children. I am planing to visit Blue Lake early October this year. The Blue Lake is at its most vibrant from December to March.

In October, it is generally a more steely blue colour. I am quite new to Adelaide and exploring nearby destinations. Can you suggest the best time to explore Mt Gambier and how many days do you think are ideal? This is spring time and the sun will be warming things up and the flowers will be in bloom! The Blue Lake is also very clear at this time. In terms of how many days, I would probably stay around 4 nights. Spend one day exploring Mount Gambier town, one day exploring Coonawarra and the Naracoorte Caves , another day up near Tantanoola to the Tantanoola Caves and Millicent and another day down at the coast, perhaps around Port Macdonnell.

If you are up for a drive, Robe is a beautiful little sea-side town which is about 1. You can find a list of all the attractions here. There are some great accommodation providers in town, the Barn is very popular and serves some of the best steaks around, and Colhurst House is a beautiful Bed and Breakfast. You can browse through the various types available here.

We are travelling with our two dogs and wondering if we can have our dogs on leash while discovering the Blue Lake? Also they go with us to the Little Blue Lake? If you have any other information on attractions we can see with our dogs that would be much appreciated.

Yes, you can absolutely take your dogs with you on a leash to the Blue Lake. The Blue Lake is not a swimming lake and is best enjoyed by taking the 3. Something I am sure your dogs will love! The Little Blue Lake operates in much the same way, except there is no path. It would only take a few minutes to walk around as it is only around m in circumference. As for other attractions, you cannot take your dogs into any of the caves including Cave Gardens, the Umpherston Sinkhole or the Engelbrecht Cave.

However, you can certainly take your dogs into the parklands surrounding these areas, just not physically inside the caves. I would recommend you take your dogs a long walk around the Valley Lakes on leash or maybe up to Centenary Tower. Here is a handy map of all the off leash dog areas in Mount Gambier that you might find useful. Yes, it is very easy to navigate your way around the Blue Lake with a pram. There are paved pathways going around most of the lake.

Its a really lovely walk around the lake, so I hope you enjoy it! Hi there, I would love to check out the Blue Lake. Cheers, Gayle. You are correct, fishing is not permitted in the Blue Lake. However, your husband can go fishing at the Little Blue Lake at Mount Schank where he may find redfin perch. Carpenter Rocks is also a good spot where he may find salmon and mullet. I also recommend you check out some of the online fishing forums for the latest fishing conditions and what he is likely to catch.

View this area in EO Explorer. The caldera of the volcano has filled with rainwater, forming a very deep lake that provides the town with water. The large caldera lake is called Blue Lake due to a rather peculiar characteristic: the water turns a brilliant cobalt blue during the summer and early fall.

Image of the Day Land. Image of the Day Land Life. Long and short. Deep and shallow. Salty and fresh. Blue and brown. Every November it would turn a pretty shade of blue. It was also one of those things that you took for granted. The blue lake was formed about years ago during a volcanic eruption. The lake itself is the window to large unconfined aquifer. Mt Gambier is about a 30 minute drive to the coast. Once thought to be bottom less, it measures 72 metres deep. Groundwater has filtered down to this layer and which in turn has become an aquifer for the region.

Each year around the end of November, the lake turns from grey into a vibrant turquoise shade of blue.