Valley Lake / Ketla Malpi
A volcanic crater lake reserve beside Blue Lake, with a wildlife park, boardwalks, picnic areas and crater trails.
Valley Lake is another of the crater lakes of Mount Gambier, separated from Blue Lake only by a wall. The surrounding Valley Lake Conservation Park has barbecue and picnic areas, a children's playground and a wildlife park, where you can see kangaroos and emus. Boardwalks cross the wetlands, and trails climb to the crater rim, with views over Blue Lake, Valley Lake and the city. You can also keep walking to the Centenary Tower. The reserve is free to enter and suits a relaxed half-day with kids.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Centenary Tower
- Blue Lake / Warwar
- Cave Garden / Thugi
- Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre
- Engelbrecht Cave
- Umpherston Sinkhole
- Mount Schank
- Little Blue Lake