Reservoirs to Visit Near Melbourne
Reservoirs are pleasant recreational locations to visit. Apart from panoramic vistas over the water, there are usually walks, picnic facilities, sometimes a playground to entertain the kids and often wildlife such as kangaroos and wallabies can be seen, particularly towards dusk.
Ninety percent of Melbourne's water comes from protected wilderness areas. Public access to these catchment areas is restricted to keep the water free of contaminants. The remaining ten percent of drinking water comes from Sugarloaf Reservoir Park, which which draws water locally from the Yarra River. Because water leaving the reservoir is fully treated, some recreational activity (fishing) is allowed at this reservoir.
Dogs are sometimes permitted on leash. Check the conditions for each reservoir.
Reservoirs usually have set opening times which vary with the season.
Many reservoirs do not have drinking water, so be self-sufficient with drinking water.
Visitors who view the huge expanse of Cardinia's water by the morning light will understand why this is one of Melbourne's most popular outdoor destinations. The open parklands, pi ..
Located just 25 minutes from the centre of Melbourne, Greenvale Reservoir Park is a great place to visit and enjoy the relaxing environment of beautiful parkland overlooking the re ..
Maroondah Reservoir Park offers a wonderful variety of experiences, from colourful gardens to long and short walks, exotic and native trees, spectacular scenery and an abundance of ..
The beautifully landscaped picnic areas and open lawns of Silvan Reservoir Park help to make it an ideal location for a day away from it all. Things to Do Try one of the fores ..
Sugarloaf Reservoir Park, located in the spectacular Christmas Hills, offers visitors a unique opportunity for bush walking, picnicking, bird watching, sightseeing, sailing and sho ..
Toorourrong Reservoir is a scenic reservoir park located on Melbourne's outer north east fringe. Nestled at the base of Mount Disappointment, it is ideal for picnics and those who ..
Up in the peaceful high country, 24 km east of Warburton, lies the popular Upper Yarra Reservoir Park - the upper most point of the Yarra River accessible to the public. The carefu ..
Yan Yean Reservoir Park provides visitors with peaceful picnic areas, a variety of walking tracks and breathtaking views of Melbourne's oldest water storage site. Things to Do ..
