Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve

The scenery at Fogg Dam among lilies and other water Conservation Reserve is plants which flower at this time Safety and Comfort impressive year-round. As of year. • Observe park safety signs. wetlands across the • Observe all crocodile warning recede, the dam becomes a What to See and Do signs - DO NOT WALK ON birdwatchers delight. A dry Woodlands to Waterlily DAM WALL. Walk - leads you through season sunrise or sunset is • Carry and drink plenty of water. spectacular here. forests that fringe the floodplains. A boardwalk takes you on to • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen and This Reserve is a haven for insect repellent. Fact Sheet the Dam. There are signs and wildlife amongst Darwin’s lookouts along the way. • Wear suitable clothing and developing rural fringe. Part of footwear. the catchment, Length: 2.2 km return • Carry a first aid kit. it is one of several connected Time: 45 minutes catchments that make up the Top Grade: 2 - easy • Avoid strenuous activity during the heat of the day. End wetlands. These wetlands Monsoon Forest Walk - have international significance winds through a variety of • Ensure your vehicle is well because of their beauty, natural habitats, including monsoon and maintained and equipped. value and importance to paperbark forests, and then onto • Beware of theft, lock vehicles Aboriginal people. the floodplains. There are signs and secure valuables. The Limilngan-Wulna people along the way. Please Remember speak for the land in Fogg Dam Length: 2 km return • Drones are not permitted in this Conservation Reserve and play an Time: 45 minutes Reserve. important role in it’s management. Grade: 2 - easy • Take your rubbish away with The dam was built in the mid Dam Wall Access - shaded you. 1950s to provide irrigation for bird viewing platforms are • Keep to designated roads and the Humpty Doo Project. located along the dam wall. You tracks. The RAAF Airfield Construction will need to park your vehicle on • All cultural items and wildlife squadron built the dam and the dam wall to access these. Park are protected. named it Fogg Dam after the and access with care. • Pets are not permitted in this Managing Director, Mr J D Fogg, Pandanus Lookout - Reserve. of Utah Ltd. When the wonderful views of the agricultural scheme failed the dam • Nets, traps and firearms are not Dam. Great for sunset or sunrise had already become a dry season permitted. picnics. Parking available. refuge for wildlife, especially • Camping is not permitted. waterbirds. Fogg Dam was Biting Insects - biting insects • Fishing is not permitted. are part of the wetland web of declared a Bird Protection District • Check that your vehicle is not in 1959 and later a Conservation life. Warning - mosquitoes can transporting pests like weeds Reserve in 1982. be a problem in the Reserve and Cane Toads. around sunrise and sunset. Wear Access (see map) protective clothing and apply Fogg Dam is located insect repellent. Radjah Shelduck approximately 69 km east of No Swimming - Tadorna radjaha Darwin along the Arnhem Saltwater Crocodiles Highway. It has all weather access inhabit the Reserve. Stay clear of and is open all year. the waters edge. Be Crocwise. When to Visit Between December and July you may find a greater variety of birds – some quite easy to photograph

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Pandanus Lookout LEGEND

Toilets

Parking

Lookout Dam Wheelchair access wall with assistance Picnic area

No swimming

Crocodiles No walking on the Crocodiles Dam Wall No Swimming

Woodlands to Monsoon Waterlillies Walk Forest Walk

D/07/2021PWCNT Fact Sheet For more information see our website: www.nt.gov.au/parks or contact Tourism Top End (08) 8980 6000 or 1300 138 886 www.tourismtopend.com.au