Things to see and do

* Have a picnic at Ironbark Ridge or Saddle Dam Picnic Areas overlooking the reservoir.

* Try shoreline fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, redfin, roach or European carp.

* See the eastern grey kangaroos or black-tailed wallabies that live throughout the park.

* Take a walk along one of the tracks in and around the park including the lronbark, Chris Phillips and Sugarloaf Walking Tracks.

* Sailing at Sugarloaf is an enjoyable and exhilarating recreational pursuit. Visitors are permitted to launch appropriate watercraft from the Sugarloaf Sailing and Boating Club only. Launching facilities are available to visitors on Sundays and public holidays by calling the club on (03) 9730 1885. A launching fee may be charged.

* If you are keen to walk the entire 18kilometre main Sugarloaf Walking Track you must contact the ranger to register on (03) 9844 2659. Please keep to the tracks and comply with park closing times.

Heritage

Sugarloaf Reservoir was developed during the late 1970's to help supplement Melbourne's domestic water supply. Unlike many other Reservoirs, which draw their water directly from protected forested catchments, Sugarloaf is fed by the Maroondah Aqueduct and the Yarra River. Upon leaving the Reservoir, water is thoroughly treated at the Winneke Water Treatment Plant to World Health Organisation Guidelines, before reaching Melbourne's domestic water supply.

Local directions

Simpson Road via Eltham - Yarra Glen Road, Christmas Hills. Melway 273 A2

Facilities

Opening hours

Daily
8:30am -5:00pm
Open until 7:00pm during daylight savings.

Additional business information

Looking After the Park
* Take your rubbish with you. * Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the park. * All native plants and animals are protected. * Leave the park as you find it. * Sailboards, keel boats and/or craft with cabins, cooking or toilet facilities are not permitted. * Shore fishing is only allowed in specially designated areas during park hours. Please make sure you have a Victorian Amateur Fishing Licence. * Do not use burley or clean fish in the Reservoir. Dispose of all rubbish, entrails and unwanted fish in the bins provided. * Swimming is not permitted.