Travelers compare this incredible sunken garden with its lush greenery, vines and colorful flowers to “Alice’s Entry to Wonderland.”
The gorgeous garden is located in the Umpherston sinkhole, once a limestone cave in Mount Gambier, just under a five-hour drive southeast of Adelaide, SA, or the same distance west of Melbourne, VIC.
Adventurers flock to the “enchanted garden of caves” to explore the unique landscape and take epic photos on Instagram after a popular travel group went viral on Facebook.
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Australians go to this “gorgeous” sunken garden, some compare it to “Alice’s entry into Wonderland”.
Once a limestone cave, the Umpherston Sinkhole is filled with lush greenery, colorful flowers and vines.
Adventurers flock to the “garden of enchanted caves” to explore the unique landscape and take epic Instagram photos after a post that went viral on Facebook
Umpherston Sinkhole on Mount Gambier is just under a five-hour drive south of Adelaide, SA, or the same distance west of Melbourne, the VIC.
One reviewer described the uniquely hidden gem as “their favorite place in South Australia”, while another said they should “add” it to their travel list.
The sinkhole was created in 1886 when the top of the cave chamber collapsed with the gardens opened by Scottish immigrant farmer James Umpherston.
The site now features viewing platforms, statues, benches and walkways that wind around terraces of native plants with vibrant flower beds and drooping vines.
The sinkhole was created in 1886 when the top of the cave chamber collapsed with the gardens opened by Scottish immigrant farmer James Umpherston.
The site now features viewing platforms, statues, benches and walkways that wind around live flower beds and native plant terraces where vines hang over their heads.
The Umpherston Sinkhole is open from sunrise to sunset and comes to life every evening at sunset as the rats enter the lit gardens to feed.
First of all, admission is free.
Many say that the beauty of the sinkhole “must be seen to believe.”
Photos and videos on social media provide an insight into what the gardens have to offer, with some comparing them to scenes from Jurassic Park.
The Umpherston Sinkhole is open from sunrise to sunset and comes to life every evening at sunset as the rats enter the lit gardens to feed.
Many say that the beauty of the sinkhole “must be seen to believe.”
“What a great perspective to this wonderful place. Rats waking up at sunset and climbing vines are amazing,” one wrote under the drone footage of the sinkhole.
“It’s beautiful,” said a second, and a third said, “amazing.”
Others warned that the steps leading up from the sinkhole are “too steep” and may not be suitable for the elderly, injured or physically disabled.
Source: Daily Mail
