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Must-see lake · Kangaroo Island Council, South Australia

Middle River Dam

Middle River Dam is a lake in Kangaroo Island Council, South Australia.

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Middle River Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Middle River Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Middle River Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -35.72202, 137.09607. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Middle River Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Middle River Dam yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Middle River Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Middle River Dam?

    Nearby: Kangaroo Island (river spot, 30 km), Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area (sanctuary, 40 km), Seal Bay Conservation Park (sanctuary, 43 km), Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection Area (sanctuary, 45 km), Flinders Chase National Park (sanctuary, 45 km), Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area (sanctuary, 46 km).

    Is Middle River Dam worth visiting?

    Middle River Dam is listed as a must-see lake in South Australia on Spotwander.