🌿 A ripper spot for a family arvo with wildlife, playground fun, and stunning lake views, mate!

Valley Lake Conservation Park Mount Gambier - Nature & Family Playground Escape - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Valley Lake Conservation Park in Mount Gambier is a beaut spot for families and nature lovers alike. With well-maintained walking trails winding through diverse habitats, you can spot kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, and heaps of birdlife. The park features a large playground perfect for the ankle-biters, plenty of picnic tables, and scenic lookouts overlooking the lake inside an extinct volcano rim. It’s free to visit, pram friendly, and offers a peaceful escape for a relaxing day out or a fun family adventure. Just remember, dogs aren’t allowed to protect the local wildlife.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Davison Dr, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 8 8724 9750
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.6/5 (353 reviews)
🏙️ City	Mount Gambier
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground walking trail lookout picnic shelter parking

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Thursday	07:00-06:00
Friday	07:00-06:00
Saturday	07:00-06:00
Sunday	07:00-06:00
Monday	07:00-06:00
Tuesday	07:00-06:00
Wednesday	07:00-06:00

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

If you’re after a spot where the kids can burn off some energy, Valley Lake Conservation Park has a well-equipped playground that’s a hit with families. Reviews rave about the huge playground area where ankle-biters can climb, run, and play safely while parents relax nearby. It’s pram friendly too, so even the little ones can come along for the fun. Plus, there’s plenty of open grassy spaces and a small sandy shore for kids to enjoy water play under supervision. Perfect for a family arvo filled with laughter and good vibes.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

This park is a stunner, set inside the rim of an extinct volcano with breathtaking views of Valley Lake. Visitors often mention the peaceful, serene atmosphere and spectacular landscaping around the lake. There are multiple lookout points providing cracking views, ideal for a quiet picnic or a chilled arvo with a bottle of wine. The lake’s calm waters also attract water sports enthusiasts, with opportunities for paddling and jet skiing (but no swimming). Whether you’re after a scenic stroll or just want to soak up some natural beauty, this place won’t disappoint.

Wildlife Encounters That’ll Make Your Day 🦘

Valley Lake Conservation Park is a wildlife lover’s dream. Visitors frequently spot swamp wallabies, eastern grey kangaroos, echidnas, and a variety of birds including ducks and Great Crested Grebes. Some lucky visitors even glimpse koalas up in the tree canopies or turtles near the lake. The park’s no-dog policy helps keep the native critters safe and comfortable, making it a top spot for peaceful wildlife watching. Keep your eyes peeled on the walking trails—you never know what Aussie native you might bump into!

Peaceful Picnic & Chill Zones 🧺

For those after a laid-back day, the park offers plenty of picnic tables and open grassy areas perfect for spreading out a rug and enjoying a brekkie or arvo snack. The tranquil environment, combined with the gentle sounds of birds and water, creates a serene spot to unwind. Families and mates alike appreciate the quiet, well-maintained lawns and gardens, making it a great place to escape the hustle and bustle. Just remember to bring your own food and drinks as there’s no cafe onsite.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Valley Lake Conservation Park is a fantastic spot for nature lovers and families alike.
There’s also a well equipped playground, which makes it perfect for families with kids.
Lots of winding paths took us through various habitats where we came across swamp wallabies and eastern grey kangaroos.
Beautiful area. Unfortunately not dog friendly so one of us had to stay out while the others explored.
Plenty of birds including Great Crested Grebes on the lake which was lovely.
Very nice area for picnic or outing. There's many lookout points at this lake.
The walking trails are easy to navigate and offer plenty of opportunities to take in the natural beauty.
The lawns and gardens are perfect, as is the wildlife.
It's free it's gotta be 5 stars lots of wallaby's and kangaroos and birds and ducks.
Beautiful, serene and picturesque. Valley lake surpasses the blue lake in terms how peaceful and quiet it is.