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Barossa Reservoir
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The Barossa Reservoir was built between 1899 and 1902 and is now a popular tourist site.
A unique feature of the reservoir is the unusual acoustic phenomenon created by the shape and location of the dam. Sounds and voices travel along the curved length of the dam wall and this has led to it being named the "Whispering Wall".
Capacity: 4515 megalitres.
If this reservoir supplied the whole state, how long would this last? Seven days.
Area of
water spread: 62 hectares.
Open to the public? Yes. Access to the dam wall (
Whispering Wall),
toilets, disability access, car
park and picnic areas.
When can I visit? 8.00 am – 5.00 pm (standard time); 8.00 am – 6.00 pm (daylight saving time