Discover Tuerong at Devilbend Reservoir

In Devilbend Natural Features Reserve in Tuerong, woodland, reservoirs and foreshore areas are part of the landscape. The 250-hectare Devilbend Reservoir brings together several reasons to visit: picnicking, fishing, photography, birdwatching and water activities are among the options in the reserve. This range is useful when planning your trip: you can focus your stay on observing nature, getting active or taking a break by the water.

Birdlife at Devilbend Reservoir

BirdLife International recognises the reservoir as globally significant for the conservation of bird populations, including the threatened Blue-billed Duck. Birdwatching and photography therefore connect with a specific conservation focus. Water and foreshore areas also provide a shared setting for different interests. If you want to focus on observing and photographing wildlife, these experiences are available alongside walking, horse-riding and water activities in the same reserve.

Walking trails, horse-riding trail and water activities

Walking trails include easy boardwalks and the more challenging 11.5 km Devilbend Circuit Track, which runs around the reservoir. The two options differ in both difficulty and length. If you're planning a more challenging walk, you can consider the Circuit Track as a separate option; the easy boardwalks offer a different kind of walk.

There is a dedicated 6.2 km horse-riding trail along the Southern Boundary. It starts at Hodgins, Turners or Derril Road. The three starting points and stated length help you distinguish this riding option from the walking trails when planning.

Canoes and kayaks may be used in a designated area at the northern arm of the reservoir. There are two launching points along the Western Shoreline Trail. For planning purposes, note the distinction: boats may be used only in the designated area, while the launching points are along the named trail.

Picnicking and practical information

The Daangean Point picnic area has electric barbecues, picnic tables, a shelter and toilets. Park information lists the area’s opening hours as dawn to dusk. For pedestrians, park information lists 24-hour access via a small car park in front of the main entrance gate. Check the current park information before your visit, particularly for routes, watercraft, facilities, opening hours and pedestrian access.

Fishing at the reservoir

Fishing is also one of the activities available in the reserve. Information from the Victorian Fisheries Authority, updated on 1 June 2021, says the reservoir is stocked with brown trout and rainbow trout. This adds to the picture of a body of water that is important both for activities on the water and for the conservation of bird populations.

When planning your trip, you can choose from different options: the more challenging walking circuit, the separate horse-riding trail, or wildlife watching and activities on the water.

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