Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia – 37th National Rally Mount Gambier
The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Limited (CMCA) held their prestigious 37th National Rally in Mount Gambier in September 2024.
Event Details:
CMCA 37th National Rally in Mount Gambier
22 – 29 September 2024
Venue: Mount Gambier Showgrounds, 1 Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier Shopping Experience
Shuttle buses transported CMCA members from the Mount Gambier Showgrounds to Commercial Street, where 24 local businesses showcased their stores and offered exclusive discounts.
Event Highlights:
Flyer Inclusion: CMCA members received a printed A3 Map featuring local businesses in their Rally Bags.
Google Map: A dedicated Google map with business locations and attractions was accessible via QR Code and link.
In-Store Promotions: Participating businesses offered exclusive promotions to CMCA members identifiable by their lanyards and store posters.
Full-Page Ad: Featured in the official CMCA event program, a QR Code linked to a map of participating businesses.
OPEN MARKET DAY:
The public joined us on Saturday, 28 September 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm for a vibrant Open Market Day.
A special thank you to the City of Mount Gambier for coordinating the CMCA rally’s arrival in our city, and to everyone who helped make the event a memorable experience for both visitors and our local community!
Experience Mount Gambier Tours
The Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the District Council of Grant to showcase the area’s fantastic offerings and create opportunities for local businesses. This effort aimed to highlight the variety of attractions, activities and hospitality options available, ensuring that as many local businesses as possible were part of the promotion. The collaboration also encouraged community engagement and sparked pride in the region’s unique features, connecting tourism and hospitality businesses with the district.
Experience Mount Gambier & District conducted four distinct tour itineraries, with several tours running multiple times. Over the course of four days, we hosted a total of seven tours.
Tastings Tour (1 tour) 15 participants
Participants discovered local flavours and country pub charm on this tasting tour. The journey began at The Bellum Hotel with a morning tea and produce tasting featuring Pine Ridge Honey and Craterview Produce jams. They enjoyed a local produce lunch paired with Patrick of Coonawarra wines at Victoria Hotel Port MacDonnell. The day concluded with a visit to Kilsby Sinkhole, where they explored its history and tasted local Gin & Limoncello.
Explore Port Mac Tour (1 tour) 30 participants
Participants explored the coast with local elder Uncle Ken, who shared stories about the region dating back thousands of years. Tide Espresso Bar provided lunch featuring native ingredients and local crayfish, with options available to suit different tastes. Afterward, the group visited the Port MacDonnell Maritime Museum and there was free time to walk the jetty, enjoy a bit of shopping, or explore the Port MacDonnell Community Centre.
Active Adventure Tour (2 tours) 42 participants
Participants had the option to climb Australia’s youngest volcano before visiting Hell’s Hole, and the RAMSAR-listed Piccaninnie Ponds National Park on the coast. Morning tea and lunch were provided by The Bellum Hotel.
Scenic Tour (3 tours) 116 participants
Participants discovered the region’s lakes, sinkholes, volcanoes, and the magic of Scroll Queen. They then drove on to explore the iconic Feasts Classic Car Collection & Memorabilia Museum before enjoying lunch at The Apple Farm.
Twenty local businesses participated, including the Port MacDonnell Community Centre, Port MacDonnell Maritime Museum and a local photographer who captured the experiences and provided outstanding promotional materials. The tours were a resounding success, benefiting local businesses and reinforcing the Chamber’s commitment to connect, promote and represent our region.
Photo Gallery
Through the Experience Mount Gambier & District initiative, we hosted seven tours across four days, offering four distinct itineraries that connected CMCA visitors with local tourism and hospitality businesses.
Explore the gallery to relive the highlights of this successful partnership and celebration of our region!
📸 Photos + Video by Adam Johnstone Photography
