As a renowned and fully integrated visitor centre complex in Mount Gambier, the Mount Gambier Visitor Centre (previously known as the Lady Nelson Visitor Centre) offers useful information about the attractions and cities of South Australia.
The Lady Nelson was a 60-ton sailing vessel built in the year 1799. This was the first ship to sail along the coastline of South Australia. However, the ship was destroyed in 1825 by some natives of Island Of Baba.
Mount Gambier Visitor Centre, Lady Nelson, Tourist & Discovery Centre
Apart from the services, the visitor centre also offers some attractions for visitors; including an ossified skull of Simosthenurus occidental on display, which is an extinct kangaroo species of South Australia.
Visitors can walk on the glass floor to see the illuminated fossil rocks beneath them. The visitor centre also has an under-sea world, where visitors can check out the interactive displays and marine creatures.
Another point of interest is the Wetlands (which is currently closed), where you can learn about prehistoric animals and civilizations. There is also a geology room where visitors can catch a glimpse of the neon volcanic explosion.
What was the name of the captain of this vessel when sailed along the coast for the first time.
Hi Don,
I believe it was Lieutenant James Grant who sailed the maiden voyage on 18 March 1800 from the Colony of New South Wales to Port Jackson.
Best regards,
Jess
I am a traveler from China. Would you advise if there are daily local buses from Mount Gambier to Robe, besides the bus from Adelaide to Mount Gambier via Robe?
Thank you for your attention.
Hi there,
You can catch a bus from the Lady Nelson Visitor Centre to Adelaide, which stops at Robe (along the coast).
I have attached the timetable here and the bus company’s website here.
Kind regards,
Jess
I was in your shop about a month ago. I live in Montana and would like to purchase a few things I saw in your shop. Would you be willing to take my credit card information over the email and send a few items to me?
Thanks,
Nancy
Hi Nancy,
We are not the operators of the store at the Lady Nelson Visitors Centre, however you can get in touch with them via email at: [email protected]
Kind Regards,
Jess