From Warrnambool to Kingston SE

We left Warrnambool for Mount Gambier still charged up with all the exciting views of the Great Ocean Drive, but the day ahead of us should proof not less impressive.

Mount Gambier – Blue Lake, Umpherston Sinkhole

Our first stop was Mount Gambier, where we visited the famous Blue Lake first. Blue Lake is a crater lake, which serves as drinking water reservoir for Mount Gambier and its surroundings. It was a very hot day again and there is little shade along the crater trail, so we just took just a short stroll on the rim of the crater.

Then we decided to visit the Umpherston sinkhole. It was a decision we took the moment when we were about to leave Mount Gambier again. We did not regret it. The sinkhole is surrounded by a small, but beautiful park with old trees, picnic and BBQ places. The sinkhole itself has been turned into a flower garden with benches to rest on and enjoy the views. A set of well maintained stairs lead to the bottom of the sinkhole. If you happen to visit Mount Gambier and have to make a decision between Blue Lake and the Umpherston sinkhole – choose the latter one.

 

Canunda National Park

Our next destination was Lake Bonney at the border of Canunda National Park. Why did we pick it? Because when I checked the satellite pictures of the area, this lake stood out with its quite unusual greenish color.

We drove along Canunda Frontage Road, passing a very large wind park with the large white wind wheels glaring in the sun against a blue sky.  Lake Bonney didn’t show this specific greenish color as on the satellite pictures, but the area is not less spectacular.

Our next stop was Robe, where we strolled through the town and along the shore. After an early dinner, we continued to Kingston SE, our final destination for today.

In Kingston, we fed our little one just before sunset in the local park near the pier. It’s been perfect timing to view the stunning sunset from Kingston’s pier and close out the day.