KIRKS RESERVOIR PARK AND WATER WISE GARDEN

Daylesford Road, Ballarat 3350 Telephone Central Highlands Water during business hours on (03) 5320 3162.

The beautiful Water Wise Garden at Kirks is designed to show visitors the effective use of water in the garden. The garden features a wide variety of common plants and flowers found in various planting and watering conditions.

The gardens and reservoir park are open daily from 8.00 a.m. (apart from days declared a Total Fire Ban). Closing times vary according to seasons — up to 8.30 p.m. during summer and 5.00 p.m. during winter. There is no entry fee to enjoy the picturesque gardens and park.

Experience for yourself these attractive gardens and take home some handy water wise tips for your own garden. Come back and see the changes in different seasons.

 

Features and facilities Self-guided brochure of the Water Wise Gardens 2,000 colourful plants/flowers from 100 different species NEW Outdoor Education Centre — discover the "Great Water Story", explore the history of the water and wastewater (sewerage) systems and enjoy the composting station, water quality station and school garden plots. Scenic views of the reservoir Picnic facilities, BBQ's ($1.00 coins), Toilets (including disabled). Wedding ceremonies and groups of 20 or more please book by contacting Central Highlands Water during business hours on (03) 5320 3162. Entry to the park is free for all to enjoy!

Note — Kirks Reservoir Park and Water Wise Garden has a "Take Home Rubbish Policy". Please take your rubbish home with you.

GONG GONG RESERVOIR PARK AND "CATCHMENT, HABITAT AND WATER" TRAIL

Daylesford Road, Ballarat 3350

Telephone Central Highlands Water during business hours on (03) 5320 3162.

Gong Gong Reservoir Park contains an interesting collection of native vegetation. The diversity of plants and animal species gives Gong Gong Reservoir Park a high conservation value.

Gong Gong Reservoir Park is also a valuable place for community catchment awareness. Central Highlands Water has developed a "Catchment, Habitat and Water" Trail which shows visitors the importance of native plant species to our environment, water quality and habitat.

Visitors can obtain a brochure at the park to guide themselves through 16 interesting and informative points, while admiring the scenery.

The reservoir park is open daily from 8.00 a.m. (apart from days declared a Total Fire Ban). Closing times vary according to seasons — up to 8.30 p.m. during summer and 5.00 p.m. during winter.

There is no entry to enjoy the bush trail or the native scenery.
Discover the secrets of the Catchment, Habitat and Water Trail, explore the bush and enjoy a BBQ lunch.

Features and facilities

• Self-guided brochure through the bush "Catchment, Habitat and Water" Trail;

• Scenic views of the river, reservoir and habitat;

• Picnic facilities, including undercover BBQ's ($1.00 coins), Toilets (including disabled);

• Wedding ceremonies and groups of 20 or more please book by contacting Central Highlands Water during business hours on (03) 5320 3162.
  

• Entry to the park is free for all to enjoy!

Note - Gong Gong Reservoir has a "Take Home Rubbish Policy". Please take your rubbish home with you.

For further information contact:

Central Highlands Water during business hours on (03) 5320 3162,
by mail

Reply Paid 152, Central Highlands Water,
PO Box 152,
BALLARAT 3353.

or by e-mail marketing@chw.net.au