Centenary Tower
A stone tower on the volcano's highest point, the city's high point, with views over the crater lakes and the town.
Centenary Tower was built in 1904 to mark the centenary of Captain Charles Sturt's voyage to South Australia. It stands on the highest point of the Mount Gambier volcano, at about 190 m. From the Valley Lake car park, it's about a 20-minute steep climb on foot. From the top, you get a 360-degree view over Blue Lake, Valley Lake, the city and the flat plains beyond. The tower houses a small exhibition, which usually opens only on certain days and charges a small entry fee. The summit platform outside is open all day, and the views at sunset are lovely.
Opening hours
Summit open all day; tower opening days vary
Nearby sights
- Valley Lake / Ketla Malpi
- Blue Lake / Warwar
- Engelbrecht Cave
- Cave Garden / Thugi
- Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre
- Umpherston Sinkhole
- Mount Schank
- Little Blue Lake