Cave Garden Walking Tour
Jan 26, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Episode description
Let’s make the most of the good weather and take a walk through the garden- but not just any garden- a State Heritage listed garden surrounding a sinkhole in the middle of Mount Gambier. This guided tour of the Thuggi/Cave Garden shares the social history of the area and tells the story of its landmarks- some that have been on display for more than 100 years, and some long forgotten.
Topics Include: Local History, Oral History, Sir Robert Helpmann, Percy Browne, Jens Hotel, Swimming Baths, Captain Robert Gardiner, A.F Laurie, Vansittart Park, Town Hall, District Council of Mount Gambier, Radio 5SE, National Bank, Stephen Henty