Dodging the jumping fish as we SUP Pykes Creek Reservoir

Pykes Creek Reservoir
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This video is part of our ‘locations’ playlist, where we keep all of our reviews of locations for stand up paddling across Melbourne and Victoria. Eventually we will head interstate and overseas.
About Pykes Creek
Pykes Creek Reservoir is located west of Melbourne near Ballan (enroute to Ballarat).It is a very popular recreational area offering opportunities for boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming and picnicking.
The reservoir primarily provides water for farmers in the Bacchus Marsh and Werribee Irrigation Districts. This means that the water levels can vary.
Pykes Creek Reservoir is located on a tributary of the Werribee River, 72 km west of Melbourne on the Western Highway - VicRoads Reference Map 611 E1
Hours of operation
Pykes Creek is open between 8am and 8pm daily.
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Nature-lovers and birdwatchers will enjoy walking along the reservoir to see the range and beauty of wildlife on offer. Keep an eye out for birds including the wedge-tailed eagle, great egret and red-necked stint, as well as frogs, kangaroos, wombats, sugar gliders, snakes and lizards. Plant life is also in abundance with a large range of native trees and grasses surrounding the reservoir.
Facilities include BBQ areas, toilets, picnic tables and a playground. There are boat ramps for launching your paddleboard or lots of shoreline options. Dogs on-lead are welcome.
What’s available
-BBQ Areas
-Bird watching
-Boating
-Bushwalking
-Disabled access
-Fishing
-Picnic Areas
-Playground
-Swimming
-Toilets
-Walking tracks
Don’t forget to check out the rest of our locations series, including Lake Wendouree, Ballarat.

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Love the jumping fish 🐟