Myponga Reservoir Reserve

From closed reservoir to public reserve

Myponga Reservoir is a working SA Water reservoir that was opened to the public in 2021 for the first time in its history. The 250-hectare body of water sits in rolling green hills on the inland side of the Fleurieu Peninsula, about an hour's drive south of Adelaide.

What to do

• Walking trails - 6km of unsealed trails run along the south-eastern side of the reservoir, including four named and waymarked walks. The trails are mostly gentle and some sections are suitable for wheelchairs and prams
• Lookout - a viewing point above the dam wall gives a spectacular view over the reservoir, the dam wall and (when flowing) the spillway
• Kayak and canoe - you can paddle on the reservoir (BYO boat), a beautiful, unusual experience
• Shore fishing - fishing is allowed from the publicly accessible shoreline
• Picnic tables are spread along the trail network
• Cycling - the main trail network is shared between walkers and cyclists

Visiting

• Open: 7:30am - 5pm (standard time), 7:30am - 8pm (daylight saving time)
• Free entry
• Free parking and toilets at the main carpark
• Dogs: check SA Water's current rules before visiting
• About 10 minutes drive from Myponga township