To prepare for your visit, please check the conditions of access.
Walking/running
There are three unsealed trail loops suitable for walking and running: The 4.5km Reservoir Loop takes you around the reservoir itself, including the dam wall.
The 7km Boundary Loop also crosses the dam wall but ventures further out around the outer reserve, and the 6km Woods Loop leads you along the northern shores and into the woodlands. The trail down to the picnic area from the carpark is hard packed gravel with a few slight rises that may require some assistance.
Navigate the reserve with the free Avenza app
Download the Bundaleer Reservoir Reserve map
Fishing
With a fishing permit, you can drop a line in the from the shoreline in the fishing zone, or from a kayak or canoe.
Bundaleer Reservoir is stocked with golden perch, silver perch, rainbow trout and brown trout. Fishing limits are detailed on PIRSA's website.
Cycling
The reservoir reserve’s three loop trails, totalling 17.5km, take you around the reservoir, the reserve boundary or the woodlands. You can also combine them and explore additional trails that cross through the woodlands. The trails are shared by walkers and cyclists, so please be considerate of other trail users.
Navigate the reserve with the free Avenza app
Download the Bundaleer Reservoir Reserve map
Kayaking/canoeing
Take to the water on your kayak or canoe and enjoy the surrounding bushscape from the water. To drop a line from your kayak or canoe, you will need a fishing permit.
Picnicking
There are two picnic shelters overlooking the kayak launch area along the Bundaleer loop trails to stop and take in the serenity.
Dogs are not welcome at reservoir reserves as they can carry harmful organisms that can easily contaminate the water and they pose a threat to local native birds and wildlife. Assistance animals are accepted.
Blue-green algae
Algae is a common occurrence in open water sources, including reservoirs and the River Murray, especially during warmer months of the year when conditions are favourable for growth.
SA Water samplers, operators and scientists actively monitor and test the source water and connecting water networks during these times and adjust treatment processes as needed. This ensures they continue to supply safe, clean drinking water to their customers.
Some blue-green algae species produce compounds which can be harmful to humans and animals. Contact with untreated water in a reservoir where algae are present can be harmful to your health.
When blue-green algae levels are increasing, and related water treatment or algal management activities are being conducted, the site will be closed to visitors until 1pm that day. There will be clear signage at the entrance and on this website page.
To find out more, read SA Health’s information about blue-green algae health impacts and how to avoid illness.
Free offline maps
Use the free Avenza app to navigate around the reservoir reserve, record your GPS tracks or enjoy other features. Download the map to your mobile device and you can access it even without mobile coverage.
Download the Bundaleer Avenza map here.
Click map below for a print-friendly version.
