South Dandalup Dam | Facilities & Opening Hours

Please note: The picnic area at South Dandalup Dam is closed until further notice, while we repair a water leak in the area.Thank you for your patience and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The largest of all dams supplying Perth, South Dandalup Dam is a popular destination all year for its tall trees, rich bird life, and close proximity to the historic timber town of Dwellingup.

Dam information

Capacity – 138.01 billion litres
Catchment area – 311km²
Reservoir length – 2km
Wall height (above lowest foundation) – 43m

Visitor information

Please note: no fishing, marroning or contact with the water body is permitted at this dam.

Facilities

Picnic areas with free gas barbecues and picnic tables
Toilets (including accessible)
On-site parking

Opening hours

South Dandalup Dam is open every day of the week until 5pm. For more information please contact us on 13 13 75.

Directions

From Perth, take Kwinana Freeway, or Tonkin or Albany Highway to Armadale
Follow South Western Highway to North Dandalup township
Turn left at Del Park Road and follow for 18km

What to do

There is nothing like a country picnic amongst WA’s jarrah trees. Have lunch, use the free gas barbecues, and set up at a table in the picnic area located at the top of the dam wall.

Enjoy the spectacular view of the dam at the lookout.

For bird lovers there is an abundance of native species to find including robins, finches and blue wrens. You might also catch a glimpse of a kangaroo or wallaby.

Take gorgeous photos of the colourful flowers during wildflower season from July to November.

Why not visit Dwellingup while you’re here? Only 8km away it offers charming craft shops and a Forest Heritage Centre for you to browse.

Operations

For operational enquiries please contact 13 13 75.

Map of South Dandalup Dam