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Cardinia Reservoir is an Australian man-made water supply saddle dam reservoir. The 287,000 ML water store is located in Emerald–Clematis–Dewhurst in south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. Construction started in May 1970 and was completed in 1973 at a cost of more than A$11.4 million.
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Cardinia Reservoir Access Rd, Emerald VIC 3782, Australia
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Cardinia Reservoir

Emerald VIC 3782, Australia
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Cardinia Reservoir is an Australian man-made water supply saddle dam reservoir. The 287,000 ML water store is located in Emerald–Clematis–Dewhurst in south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. Construction started in May 1970 and was completed in 1973 at a cost of more than A$11.4 million.

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Paul PavlinovichPaul Pavlinovich
Cardinia Reservoir is the local holding reservoir for the eastern side of Melbourne's water. Apart from that it is simply beautiful. The reservoir itself is not accessible but on the western side there is a large park with good facilities and play equipment and a lot of places you can go on short bushwalks. There are toilets at Crystal Brook Picnic Area. You can walk most of the dam wall at the Harkway end towards the outlet works.
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Went to Cardinal Reservoir on Saturday Morning, the drive from city to Cardinia Reservoir was pleasant for a Canberran guys like me, took an hour for a returning trip walking across the wall over the dam or reservoir. Definitely a great place to go for a get-away weekend for few hours 😅
Hayzy AdventuresHayzy Adventures
Great spot for a picnic. Has some sheltered picnic tables. Nice walking tracks. Great playground. Toilet block - however they are currently closed. (closest public toilets would be in Emerald)
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Cardinia Reservoir is the local holding reservoir for the eastern side of Melbourne's water. Apart from that it is simply beautiful. The reservoir itself is not accessible but on the western side there is a large park with good facilities and play equipment and a lot of places you can go on short bushwalks. There are toilets at Crystal Brook Picnic Area. You can walk most of the dam wall at the Harkway end towards the outlet works.
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Went to Cardinal Reservoir on Saturday Morning, the drive from city to Cardinia Reservoir was pleasant for a Canberran guys like me, took an hour for a returning trip walking across the wall over the dam or reservoir. Definitely a great place to go for a get-away weekend for few hours 😅
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Great spot for a picnic. Has some sheltered picnic tables. Nice walking tracks. Great playground. Toilet block - however they are currently closed. (closest public toilets would be in Emerald)
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1.0
2y

Cardy Reservoir is the most important recreational location within this region - for locals and tourists.

Arrived Cardinia dam 5.30 pm - GATE CLOSED - AGAIN !!!!!

Repair works going on AGAIN , but no INFORMATION ON WEBSITE at all AGAIN !!!

This means people waste precious hours out of their busy lives,. and this has happened throughout the years.

Melbourne water just does not give a damn. . The way that Melbourne Water management mistreats the public is totally...

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5y

This is our second visit to this cute little reservoir. Easy to get to on Wellington Road, sufficient parking in multiple locations-2 on the dam and more near the park/playgrounds. Walk is so unique and beautiful-One side you have beautiful blue waters and on the opposite green mountains and valleys. You definitely get to see a kangaroo or two. Great place for a family getaway, dog walkers and fitness enthusiasts love it too. You can get some quality panos,...

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Cardinia Reservoir is the local holding reservoir for the eastern side of Melbourne's water. Apart from that it is simply beautiful. The reservoir itself is not accessible but on the western side there is a large park with good facilities and play equipment and a lot of places you can go on short bushwalks. There are toilets at Crystal Brook Picnic Area. You can walk most of the dam wall at the Harkway end towards the...

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