Australia

Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier - photo 1

Photo by Richard Lin on Unsplash.

Mount Gambier sits inland in South Australia near the border of Victoria. It’s not a coastal diving hub, and diving relevance is limited to nearby freshwater and coastal sites reachable by day trips. In the region, you’ll find a single dive center that offers essentials and local training, with access to nearby lakes and the coastline within a few hours’ drive for occasional freshwater or coastal dives. The city itself is better known for geology and volcanic craters than for diving, but nearby options exist for divers staying in the area.

Essential information for traveling in Australia

About Australia

Sea
Coral Sea, Great Australian Bight, Gulf of Mexi...
Timezone
Australia/Adelaide
Languages
EN
Demonym
Australian
Phone prefix
+61

Practicalities

Currency
AUD
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type I
Airports
SYD MEL BNE OOL PER

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Mount Gambier

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

The best time to dive in Mount Gambier

The best months to dive in Mount Gambier are from January to April. Temperatures are confortable (16-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
20 °C 20 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
20 °C 19 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
18 °C 19 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
16 °C 17 °C 8/10
05 - May
12 °C 15 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
10 °C 14 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
9 °C 13 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
10 °C 14 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
12 °C 14 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
13 °C 15 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
13 °C 16 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
16 °C 17 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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