Umpherston Sinkhole
Mount Gambier, South Australia
A collapsed limestone cave turned into a sunken garden in the 1880s, with terraces, ferns and hydrangeas. Come after dark to see brushtail possums emerge, and watch them from a distance without feeding them.
- Nearest town
- Mount Gambier, South Australia
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -37.8388, 140.8090
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Umpherston Sinkhole?
Umpherston Sinkhole is in Mount Gambier, South Australia, at GPS -37.8388, 140.8090.
Which road trips pass Umpherston Sinkhole?
Umpherston Sinkhole is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Limestone Coast: Coorong to Mount Gambier.
What is there to see near Umpherston Sinkhole?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cave Garden (3 km), Blue Lake (3 km), Mount Schank (12 km) and Coonawarra Cellar Doors (61 km).
When is the best time to visit Umpherston Sinkhole?
The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)