Signs point to tourism neglect
June 10, 2010
Grant District Council may have to face the bill to replace deteriorating Mary MacKillip tourist drive signs in its council area, or risk them being permanently removed.
The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) has knocked back a request by council to replace the tourist drive signs as it has focused on supporting signage closer to the Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre in Penola. Read more
Expansion planned at heritage site
May 20, 2010
THE Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park may be expanded by another 310 hectares if the State Government approves a proposal by the Department of Heritage and Environment (DEH).
Outlining the proposal at a Grant District Council meeting on Monday, May 17th, DEH Lower South East district ranger Ross Anderson said the expansion would enhance the park’s importance as a conservation and tourist area. Read more
Thousands flock to Bay celebration
April 6, 2010
COLD weather on Saturday did not deter thousands of people from flocking to Port MacDonnell to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the seaside town being officially proclaimed a port.
More than 80 colourful hand painted silage and hay bales scattered next to the road between Allendale East and Port MacDonnell welcomed visitors to the celebrations, which included a community street parade, a craft market and book fair, children’s rides and entertainment, food stalls and a vintage tractor pull. Read more
Toilet roll security leaves bad impression
February 11, 2010
What are things really becoming when a simple toilet roll has to be padlocked to a toilet roll holder?
This is what our visitors to Mount Gambier are subjected to when they stop off at the toilet facilities at the Lady Nelson Visitor Information Centre. Read more
New bus depot planned for Lady Nelson
February 11, 2010
Mount Gambier City Council members have flagged the Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre site could become the permanent location for a new undercover bus shelter.
At a major committee meeting on Tuesday night, councillors threw their support behind a proposal to build a new bus depot facility at the Jubilee Highway East site. Read more
Council to explore sainthood tourism potential
January 15, 2010
Wattle Range Council is set to convene a special tourism forum this month.
Among the participants will be representatives of the Penola Roman Catholic Parish, the Mary MacKillop Penola Centre, Penola’s business association, Limestone Coast Tourism, Limestone Coast Regional Development Board and other organisations. Read more
Tourism surges in Mount Gambier
January 7, 2010
Limestone Coast tourism operators are starting the new year with optimism after a good December holiday period.
Visitor numbers to the Lady Nelson Visitor and Information Centre during December have increased by 3pc on the previous year, with more than 11,150 visitors passing through the facility’s doors. Read more
Mount Gambier Tourism has new chief
December 18, 2009
Greater Mount Gambier Tourism has a new leadership and direction, with a focus on increasing the region’s presence at trade shows among its aims.
Lucas Seebohm was elected the new chairman about a month ago as part of a committee blending new and existing members that will focus on increasing visitor numbers and building opportunities for the tourism sector to expand and develop. Read more
New operator for Engelbrecht Cave
December 11, 2009
Engelbrecht Cave has a new operator.
Rhiannon Sims, who worked in the tourism industry on the Gold Coast until recently, and who also worked as a trainee at the Engelbrecht Cave two years ago, has signed a temporary lease agreement with Mount Gambier City Council. Read more
Rotary lookout renovated
December 4, 2009
Six Mount Gambier youths have been among a team of people who overhauled the picturesque Rotary Lookout at the Blue Lake, providing a view encompassing the renowned water feature and surrounding farmland. Read more
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