Wungong Dam

Just an easy 40km drive from the city, Wungong Dam is a favourite picnic destination for both Perth families and visitors. Full of native birds and breathtaking views, this dam has been a water source for Perth for over 70 years and is well worth a visit.

 

Dam information

• Capacity – 60 billion litres
• Catchment area – 132km²
• Reservoir length –5.8km
• Wall height (above lowest foundation) – 205m

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
• Recreation lake
• Toilets (including accessible)
• On-site parking 

Opening hours

Wungong Dam is open every day of the week until 6pm (5pm from May to October). Please note that opening times may vary.

Directions 

1. From Perth, take Albany or Tonkin Highway, or Kwinana Freeway to Armadale
2. Follow Albany Highway for 6km, through to Bedfordale
3. Turn right onto Springfield Road and continue for 3km

What to do

Settle in one of the 3 main picnic areas for a shaded outdoor lunch. Families can enjoy throwing a frisbee, kicking a football, or play other games on the lawn near the entrance.

If you enjoy model boat sailing, check out the recreation lake below the dam wall.

Take in the beautiful views of the valley and coastal plain from a Rotary lookout. On a clear day you might be lucky enough to see Garden Island off the coast.

Visit from July to November for wildflower season, and all year round you can see the flourishing birdlife such as finches, wrens, robins, and occasional eagles. Also look for kangaroos and wallabies!

Like some adventure? There are natural bush trails for you to enjoy in the neighbouring Bungendore Park or you can hike down the valley to Byford.

Please note, you need Western Australian Planning Commission permission for the valley walk.

Operations

For operational enquiries please contact 13 13 75.