Located on the coast of South Australia in the tiny settlement of Wandilo, Mount Gambier Airport is the only airport which serves Australia's Limestone Coast so car hire from Mount Gambier Airport is essential. The closest city is the city of Mount Gambier, after which the airport was named. It is the second largest city to be found in South Australia.
The area is perhaps best known for its geographical features, from areas like the Blue Lake, to the inactive volcano, as well as many caves and sinkholes so hiring a car from Mount Gambier Airport will allow you to see all of these things.
Renting a car at Mount Gambier Airport is a great idea for visitors who are looking to not only see the city of Mount Gambier, but who wish to travel further afield and explore the wider region and everything it has to offer. Start by visiting the Lady Nelson Visitors Centre and learning about the 60 ton sailing vessel which is appealing to both adults and children.
There are caves to explore, and plenty of wildlife parks and lakes and hiring a car at Mount Gambier Airport will allow you to visit all these places. The hub of the city's arts and culture scene is the Civic Centre which can be found in the Cave Gardens.
Those looking for a quiet, relaxing walk would be best to seek out the Valley Lake Wildlife Park, which is free to enter. With a raised boardwalk leading you to quiet spots where you can watch a variety of different birds, this is a perfect place to relax. Music fans will want to check out the Generations in Jazz festival, and sports fans will want to try their luck at the annual footrace, called the Mount Gambier Gift.
