The picnic area has sloping lawns set amongst bush settings, with unique views of the reservoir and surrounding landscapes. Whether you have come for a family get-together, relaxing or just a walk, you are sure to find a special area that caters to your needs.

Things to see and do

Discover the beautiful walking path at the bottom of the dam wall. The walk winds its way through a damp valley, which is home to eucalypts and tree ferns over two hundered years old. Notice the thinner trees at the top of the valley, regenerating from a fire that skipped over the trees lower in the valley, explaining the differences in size.

Visitors with disabilities are catered for in the park. Ramps are provided to all facilities, however, entrance to the ramps is at the far end of the park. The walking track has a number of small steps and may be unsuitable for wheel chair access.

Looking after the park


* Please note we do not permit heat bead or portable wood barbecues in the Park. Portable gas barbecues are permitted

* On days of Total Fire Ban no barbecues are permitted

* Dogs are permitted only if on a leash and under control of the owner

* No access is permitted into the reservoir or surrounding area

Local directions

Access to the park is via Warragul and Neerim South. Melways Reference Map 512 V5.

Facilities

Opening hours

Daily
8:30am -6:00pm
Open until 8:00pm during daylight savings (October - March)

Additional business information

Heritage
The reservoir was built in 1968 with an initial capacity of 25,000 megalitres. In 1971 the reservoir was enlarged to its present capacity of 37,600 megalitres. The dam wall has an embankment 300 metres long and 34 metres high. Presently the reservoir supplies limited domestic water because of poor water quality due largely to run off from nearby farms. Improvements in catchment management and water treatment will see Tarago Reservoir upgrade it's water quality and use.