It’s unique for the ancient peat swamp immediately upstream of the reservoir, which is a habitat for several endangered species. The reservoir supplies the nearby towns of Bowral and Mittagong, and is part of the Shoalhaven Scheme which during drought also tops up Sydney and Illawarra water supplies. Goulburn can also be supplied with water from Wingecarribee Reservoir.
Wingecarribee Reservoir is about 10 kilometres south-east of Bowral on the Wingecarribee River. It’s unique for the ancient peat swamp immediately upstream of the reservoir, which is a habitat for several endangered species. The reservoir supplies the nearby towns of Bowral and Mittagong, and is part of the Shoalhaven Scheme which during drought also tops up Sydney and Illawarra water supplies. Goulburn can also be supplied with water from Wingecarribee Reservoir.
Lookout Points
Picnic grounds
From the picnic grounds enjoy scenic rural views and views of the nearby reservoir and Wingecarribee Swamp in the distance.
Things To Do
Picnic in the reservoir grounds
Visit nearby Fitzroy Falls Reservoir
Visit nearby Bendeela Recreation Area
Visit nearby Tallowa Dam
Visit NPWS Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
Onsite
Drinking water
Parking
Picnic tables
Toilets & disabled toilets
Restrictions
No wood, charcoal or solid fuel BBQs. Portable gas BBQs are permitted (except during total fire bans)
No fishing, boating or swimming
No camping
No dogs, horses or other pets
No model aircraft or drones
No access allowed to restricted and special areas
No smoking within 10 metres of children’s playgrounds and four metres of shelters, toilets and public buildings
Keep to vehicle speed limits and be aware of pedestrians
Facilities
- Off Street Parking
- Picnic Facilities
- Toilet Facilities