Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park, formerly the Piccaninnie Ponds National Park, is a protected area of 862 hectares located in southeastern South Australia near Mount Gambier.
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Very nice location with spectacularly clear water in the ponds, however the reeds are currently preventing the full beauty of the area being seen, however it is still worth a look as it is just off the main road. You can either take a 5 minute walk to the diving pontoon to see the water up close, or head to the 2 kilometre walking track which is closer to the sea (have to drive to a separate area down the road). The 2km walk has unsealed paths with uneven terrain and has no facilities unlike the first area closest to the main road, which has facilities such as a toilet...
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It's a real short drive off the highway, and the few turns and stretching straights make for a quick aesthetic drive to your location of destination. The car-park is simple, sorrounded by the ponds themselves and the tall swamp grass that comes with it. You have the option of an up to date toilet facility, if all the water starts to make you want to go. There is a real nice, mysterious walk only a couple hundred metres, hedged and hidden by all the grass and native fauna. When you reach the ponds, it really is an awe inspiring site, and i haven't seen anything...
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Have enjoyed visiting this beautiful conservation park on several occasions. Keep coming back because I want to see more. Took the walk along the trail today and loved it even more! Encountered a tiger snake slowly moving across the trail! Two swans were enjoying the peace and serenity of the fresh water flow near the ocean. Hundreds of dragonflies everywhere! Next time I will have my full length wetsuit so I can finally snorkel...
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