Valley Lake — Attraction in Mount Gambier

My favourite spot in Mount Gambier. Beautiful scenery and lovely feel about 5 minutes drive from the town centre yet it feels a world away. There's nothing better on a fine day than to pile the dogs into the car and take them down to Valley Lake. They love exploring the grounds, saying hello to the cute ducks and having lots of sniffs. Can easily spend an hour roaming around without realising how much time has passed. The dogs have to be on leash at all times but that is totally understandable and they still have a tonne of fun. Always find the recreation area to be well kept, clean and tidy with good facilities (lots of bins, good toilets, barbecues etc.) and the playground area is very large and would be great fun for the kids. Overall a top spot to be especially on a weekday morning when there's scarcely anyone around and you can really enjoy nature at...

Valley Lake took my breath away the moment I arrived. The still water sitting inside the crater, surrounded by trees, birdsong, and fresh country air, feels like a hidden sanctuary. Walking the trails and stopping at the lookouts gave me a sense of calm I didn’t expect, it’s the kind of place where time slows down.

Families were enjoying picnics, kids laughing in the playground, and kangaroos resting quietly in the wildlife park, it all added to the magic of the place. With easy parking and plenty of space to relax, it’s a spot that truly stays with you long...

Valley Lake is located in Mount Gambier, South Australia. Mount Gambier is roughly 5.5 hours drive away from Melbourne CBD (city centre). The lake is a good place for picnic with family and friends. There is a conservation area (wildlife park) located near Valley Lake (roughly 1-2 min walk). Do check out the conservation area for wild kangaroos, wallaby and koala bears. Other destinations (places of interest in Mount Gambier) includes Blue Lake and...