Moorak, South AustraliaMount GambierMount SchankEwens PondsBucks HillMount PercyLower South East Marine Park
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Moorak

Moorak is a town in The District Council of Grant district, South Australia, Australia of about 1,225 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mount Gambier, Blue Lake and Mount Schank.

37.8638° S, 140.7426° EPop. 1,225

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Within 30 km89 places
Within 50 km134
Must-see22
Notable168
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Mount Gambier, viewpoint near Moorak
Must-see

Mount Gambier

Viewpoint · 4 km

Blue Lake, lake near Moorak
Must-see

Blue Lake

Lake · 4 km

Mount Schank, viewpoint near Moorak
Must-see

Mount Schank

Viewpoint · 11 km

Places near Moorak by type

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One day from Moorak

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

100 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Moorak
  2. Mount Schankviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Ewens Pondslake · 45 min
  4. Lower South East Marine Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Mount Percyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Blue Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Moorak
Today’s loopMoorakStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Moorak?

Mount Gambier (viewpoint, about 4 km), Blue Lake (lake, about 4 km), Mount Schank (viewpoint, about 11 km), Ewens Ponds (lake, about 23 km), Devils Punch Bowl (lake, about 3 km), Bucks Hill (hill, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moorak?

134 places on Spotwander: 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 beaches & coast, 17 caves.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Moorak?

Malseed Park Oval, about 5 km by road; Moorak (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moorak?

Lions Lookout, about 3 km by road; Mount Gambier (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Moorak?

Start in Moorak, visit Mount Schank, then Ewens Ponds, then Lower South East Marine Park, then Mount Percy, then Blue Lake, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.