Comfort Inn Silver Birch: At Mount Gambier, in the Limestone Coast/South East region of South Australia

(Photo supplied by Comfort Inn Silver Birch - Text supplied by Sightseeing South Australia)

The Limestone Coast has long been a favourite holiday destination for South Australians. The city of Mount Gambier is the region's commercial centre and has a thriving population of 23,000.

Situated between Jubilee Highway and Commercial Street, the Comfort Inn Silver Birch offers you comfortable accommodation and friendly service.

The motel features 42 rooms, a fully licensed bar, restaurant and heated indoor pool.

Each room contains a queensize bed, airconditioning, fridge, television (with in-room movies), video, alarm clock, iron and tea/coffee making facilities.

For your convenience there is also room service during office hours, a babysitting service and guest laundromat.

Outside you can make the most of the picnic area, barbecue and playground. Pets are allowed and there is plenty of parking.

The Comfort Inn Silver Birch is situated near Mount Gambier's central business district, and is only a short drive away from major tourist attractions.

Summer is the best time to see the brilliance of Mount Gambier's Blue Lake.

Each year in November the lake starts to change colour from sombre winter blue to a brilliant unbelievable turquoise blue.

It is at its best during the months of January and February, gradually changing back to its winter colour from March each year.

One of the more unusual and educational activities at Mount Gambier is a 45 minute tour of the Blue Lake and Pumping Station. It is run by Aquifer Tours who have operated in the region for ten years.

Another major tourist attraction in Mount Gambier's is Umpherston Sink Hole. You'll be taken aback by its immense beauty and intrigued by its history.

Other attractions in the area include the Engelbrecht Cave, Mount Schank and Piccaninnie Ponds, as well as a number of museums, art/craft galleries, antique shops. fine restaurants, cafes, and hotels.

With so much to see and do, a visit to the Mount Gambier region is a great holiday idea.

Comfort Inn Silver Birch
Address: Jubilee Hwy East, Mount Gambier, 5290
Phone: +61 (0)8 8725 5122
Fax: +61 (0)8 8724 9843