Enjoy, explore, preserve Barossa Reservoir Reserve
Home to the Whispering Wall, Barossa Reservoir is a popular tourist destination north of Adelaide, and just an hour's drive from the city centre. The reservoir is close to Williamstown and Gawler, just south of the Barossa Valley, making it a great day trip from Adelaide. Pack a picnic and think of a secret to whisper.
Free car parking and toilet facilities are also available.
Open 8.30am - 5pm (standard time), 8.30am - 6pm (daylight saving time). Closed on Total Fire Ban Days and for operational activity (gates will be closed).
Built between 1899 and 1903 the Whispering Wall is part of the dam wall located in the Barossa Reservoir Reserve and is known for its unique acoustic effects. Words whispered at one side can be clearly heard at the other, more than 100 metres away.
Barossa Reservoir Reserve is a popular tourist destination north of Adelaide, and just an hour's drive from the city centre. The reservoir is close to Williamstown and Gawler, just south of the Barossa Valley, making it a great day trip from Adelaide. Pack a picnic and think of a secret to whisper!
Free car parking and toilet facilities are also available.
Open 8.30am - 5pm (standard time), 8.30am - 6pm (daylight saving time). Closed on Total Fire Ban Days and for operational activity (gates will be closed).
Perched atop Burke's Hill in the heart of the Barossa's beautiful high country, Eden Valley Scenic Lookout offers sweeping panoramic views across rolling vineyards, ancient red gums and the picturesque township of Eden Valley. Just minutes from the town centre, this peaceful hilltop retreat is the perfect place to pause, unwind and experience the natural beauty that makes the region known as the "Garden of Grapes and Gums".
Visitors can enjoy uninterrupted views stretching from Keyneton to High Eden, with ever changing colours across the landscape from sunrise to sunset. The lookout is ideal for photography, picnics, quiet reflection and stargazing beneath the clear country skies. Interpretive signage shares stories of the district's history and pioneering heritage, while the striking cross on the hill stands as a tribute to the area's early settlers and community spirit.
Accessible by car via Burkes Hill Road, the lookout features picnic tables, open space and easy access for travellers exploring the Barossa and Eden Valley wine regions. Whether stopping for a scenic break, discovering local history or simply soaking up the tranquillity, Eden Valley Scenic Lookout delivers an unforgettable country experience in every season.
The lookout is free to visit year round and welcomes couples, families, photographers and trippers seeking charm.
The Williamstown Swimming Pool is a much-loved country swimming pool located in the heart of Barossa, offering a relaxed and family-friendly place to cool off during the warmer months.
Situated alongside the Williamstown Queen Victoria Jubilee Caravan Park, the pool features a large main swimming pool, a dedicated children's wading pool, and BBQ facilities. Shaded picnic areas, grassy surrounds and pool toys available for use make it an ideal spot for families, locals and visitors to enjoy a summer day outdoors.
The pool operates seasonally and opens on days when the forecast temperature for Nuriootpa/Williamstown, as advised by the Bureau of Meteorology at 5pm the day prior, is 25 degrees or above. On hotter days, when the forecast temperature reaches 34 degrees or above, the pool may extend opening hours until 8pm, subject to management discretion.
Visitors are encouraged to check the Barossa Council website or the Williamstown Swimming Pool Facebook page for the latest opening times, conditions and events.
Characterised by its diverse landscape and steep rocky ridges, this park is home to some of Australia's more secretive mammals and conserves the oyster bay cypress pine.
Challenging walking trails provide spectacular views of the South Para Valley and reservoir. The trail to the South Para River passes from the highlands to the river crossing, while the trail to the north eastern boundary of the park follows the creek line to emerge in grasslands on the outskirts of Williamstown.
Take a walk through history.
A collection of 5 unique heritage silhouettes positioned within easy walking distance in the township of Eden Valley. Each silhouette celebrates the town's historical buildings and social history post European settlement in 1837.
A brochure with further detail is available at the Barossa Visitor Centre in Tanunda
More than an Antique Shop. Eden Valley Antiques and Collectibles is an eclectic shop in a State Heritage building, in the heart of Eden Valley. With one of the largest selections of Antique and Vintage furniture in South Australia and a focus on recycling and rehoming. Also has a great range china and glassware and collectibles.
Enjoy, explore, preserve South Para Reservoir Reserve
South Para is the second largest reservoir in South Australia and the surrounding reserve is home to a range of adventure activities. Just minutes drive or a leisurely 30 minute nature walk from Williamstown in the southern Barossa Valley, this reservoir reserve is for outdoor enthusiasts keen to explore a rugged environment.
You can explore the network of trails through the beautiful reservoir surrounds and now linking to Warren Reservoir Reserve and Williamstown in your hiking boots or on your mountain bike. Pack a picnic and make the most of water views deep into the reserve. There is also kayaking/canoeing and fishing along the shore or from your kayak.
Free car parking and toilet facilities are also available.
Open 7.30am - 5pm (standard time), 7.30am - 8pm (daylight saving time). Closed on Total Fire Ban Days and for operational activity (gates will be closed).
Enjoy, explore, preserve Warren Reservoir Reserve
A short drive south east of Williamstown in the Barossa Valley is Warren Reservoir Reserve. Here you can explore by foot or mountain bike along two trails, or bring your kayak and paddle the waters.
You can also enjoy a relaxing afternoon sharing a picnic with family and friends or plan a longer walk to connect to South Para Reservoir Reserve and Williamstown or through Mt Crawford Forest and on to Para Wirra Conservation Park
Free car parking and toilet facilities are also available.
Open sunrise-sunset daily. Closed on Total Fire Ban Days and for operational activity (gates will be closed).
To prepare for your visit, please check the conditions of access via the website.
