Myponga Reservoir Reserve
Walking, kayaking and fishing at a SA Water reservoir
A 250-hectare SA Water reservoir opened to the public for walking, kayaking, fishing and picnics, with a spectacular lookout over the dam wall and spillway.
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
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Last verified 8 August 2026 · source: SA Water - Myponga Reservoir Reserve
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Sources
- SA Water - Myponga Reservoir Reserve (accessed August 2026)
- SA Water Water Talks - Myponga Reservoir Reserve (accessed August 2026)
Image credits
- Myponga Dam landscape.jpg by Daniel Mee , CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons