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The Blue Lake at Mount
Gambier in the South-East of South Australia is a unique
attraction. It has formed in the vent of a recent volcano,
on the side of which the City of Mount Gambier has been
built. The city relies on the lake as its source of
potable water. Water in the lake is exceptionally
clear, the quality is very good, but it is hard due
to infiltration through limestone which underlies the
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The colour of the Blue Lake changes from dramtically grey to a vivid blue over a few days in late November. Then, after summer the colour gradually fades until the grey winter appearance is resumed. |
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Experience this fascinating tour which takes visitors in a glass panelled lift down the original dolomite well shaft, from which water was originally extracted, through a tunnel to see the Blue Lake at close proximity. Learn about the hydrology of Mount Gambier’s water supply and the aquifer system. Hear the interesting stories of local history, European settlement, folklore and aboriginal legend. |
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Phone:(08) 8723
1199
Postal Address: PO Box 2952
Site Address: Corner of Bay Road and John
Watson Drive.
Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290
Email: aquifertours@aquifertours.com
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