This is one of two lakes in Mount Gambier, and it is basically the recreational one. The reason for…read morethis is that the more famous one in the other crater, the Blue Lake, is actually the source of the city's drinking water. Also the sides are pretty steep as well, so getting down there is quite tricky. Anyway, this place is actually pretty cool, and nice and relaxing as well, though I suspect that does sort of change if you end up here on a nice day over the weekend.

I cannot believe that I have never been here before, despite having visited Mount Gambier a number…read moreof times, and even been here with friends who actually lived down here. Actually, I used to come down here for a beach mission, and we would visit the Blue Lake, and the caves, but I never came here. Shame on me because these gardens are absolutely amazing. Yeah, it is a sink hole, but not only has it been turned into a park, it has been turned into an amazing garden. It is a absolutely joy to wander around and explore, almost as if you are in paradise itself.