South Dandalup Dam
Water Corporation
Address: Locked Bag 2, Osborne Park Delivery Centre, WA 6916
Email: cust_centre@watercorporation.com.au
Website: www.watercorporation.com.au
Open Times: Open Daily
South Dandalup Dam is one of the largest dams supplying Perth.
Its natural beauty, tall trees, abundant bird life and location close to the historic town of Dwellingup make it a popular year-round destination.
As well as being an important water supply source, the South Dandalup Dam is a popular recreation area for residents of the nearby town of Dwellingup and visitors.
Barbecues and Picnics
A visit to South Dandalup Dam offers the feel of a real day out in the country with its stands of tall jarrah trees and natural bush surroundings. A large picnic area at the top of the dam wall is equipped with free gas barbecues and picnic tables. A nearby lookout provides spectacular views over the dam and down through the valley.
Walking trails
The area is popular with bird lovers because of its abundance of popular native species including robins, finches, blue wrens and the occasional eagle soaring on an updraft in the surrounding hills.
Follow marked walk trails through natural bush to the base of the dam and you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a kangaroo or wallaby.
During the wildflower season from July to November, the surrounding bush is carpeted with many brilliantly-coloured species.