Moora Moora Reservoir

This is a natural-looking reservoir rather than a built visitor attraction. The shoreline is fringed with reeds, and the water can be shallow near the rocks and edges. A short walk from the rough access track reaches the water, but the turnoff is easy to miss while travelling south on Glenelg River Road. Expect an unpaved approach and take extra care after rain, when tracks can become slippery. Allow about 30 to 60 minutes for the stop, longer if you are fishing or waiting for better light.

Fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and quiet boating are permitted activities here, and swimming is permitted. Internal-combustion engines, water skiing, and jet skis are not permitted, and boats are limited to 5 knots. The water is remote and unpatrolled, so bring your own safety equipment, keep clear of unstable edges, and do not treat the shallow margins as a marked swimming area.

The reedbeds attract waterbirds. Look patiently along the margins for musk ducks and little pied cormorants, while the surrounding bush supports smaller birds such as little wattlebirds. Binoculars are more useful than a fast itinerary, especially in the early morning when the water is often at its calmest.