Blue lake in Mount Gambier has been a popular tourist stop for a long time. I remember stopping here 30 odd years ago when I was driving around Australia in my little Toyota Corolla station wagon with a couple of friends. I don't remember much from the trip, that far back, other than I was surprised that the water in this crater lake was indeed very blue. I am always very skeptical as usually most or at least some of these types of tourist attractions are only worthwhile when there are ideal weather or environmental conditions. I am happy to report that the blue lake has been worth the visit, the three times I have been there and one was even in the rain. They reckon this extinct volcano lake stays blue because of a limestone layer and the remains of marine organisms over millions of years. After reading that I was then wondering if it was a good idea to be actually drinking from the local water supply as it is pumped from this very lake. I am also happy to report that the water tasted fine and left will no side effects, that we know off.
The pumping station for the town water supply
The old train line is now a trail trail.
The Green Lake is nearby but not as spectacular
They even have their own parkrun, we will have to try and make it back again on a Saturday morning.
I ran most of the course any way.
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Blue Lake, Mount Gambier, South Australia. | Ecency
