Mount Gambier celebrates a popular event known as the Legend of the Lakes Hillclimb each year.
Held around the start of November each year, this car racing event is one of the most popular summer festivals in Mount Gambier. It attracts participants from all over the nation.
Legend of the Lakes Hillclimb 2025 Dates, Mount Gambier, SA
The fact that entry is sold out within 30 minutes tells you all you need to know regarding the quality of the event.
Those visiting Mount Gambier in November should know that the major public roads to the Valley Lake recreational area stay closed for two days for this motorsports event. The event runs for three days from approximately 8am until 4pm.
Feel free to come down to the event; there will be:
- 3 Days of non-stop hill climb action
- Some of Australia’s fastest and coolest hill climb Machines
- Car show
- Food trucks
- Event Merchandise
- Spectator busses to take you down to and from the pits
So, for those who plan to visit Mount Gambier for a family vacation or a business trip, ensure that you take some time to visit the Legend of the Lakes Hillclimb event and watch many enthusiastic participants in action.
Suppose you are looking for accommodation during your stay in Mt Gambier. Why not consider staying at the Pine Country Caravan Park, just 3km from the town centre, with options including comfortable and well-equipped 1br & 2br ensuite cabins, powered and unpowered sites.
Is it 9 November 2018 is right?
Hi Ashton,
As noted on our page, the dates for the Legend of the Lakes Hillclimb are Friday 9th – Sunday 11th November 2018.
Best regards,
Jess
How much is it
Hi Ashton,
This years prices haven’t been confirmed by the organisers as yet. But to give you an idea, the 2017 prices were $140 for Friday and $320 for Saturday/Sunday if you paid early. Add an extra $100 after the early bird cut off. The prices are typically confirmed around August each year.
Best regards,
Jess
Just wondering when the event applications will be open and where to enter.
Hi Jason,
Entries are open now. You can find further details here.
Regards,
Jess
I will be arriving in Mount Gambier on a tour arriving on the 7th of November. Is the hill climb on that day or on the 8th? It would be great to be able to see the event.
Hi Diane,
I have just checked and the Hillclimb has been scheduled for 4 – 6 November 2016 (Fri, Sat, Sun). So unfortunately with your arrival date, it looks as if you will miss the event.
Regards,
Jess