The Goolwa Barrage
The Goolwa Barrage
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Percy S
Melbourne, Australia58 contributions
Dec 2022
It is amazing to see that all the barrage gates have been removed for the first time since it was built. Great place for a walk. Can be windy . Lots of wildlife including a few seals and sea lions that have seemed to have made the barrage home! the last time I was there you could walk across the barrage - unfortunately this time around that wasn't possible. I could spend hours just watching the boats go through the lock and the antics of the seals.
Written 8 January 2023
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Liisa and Dave B
Adelaide, Australia4,238 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Love this hidden gem of Goolwa! Peaceful place to enjoy wildlife. Well maintained gardens. Lots of benches provided along the walkway. Toilet facilities are well kept. Easy, free parking. We stayed for hours watching the seals, pelicans & other birds.🦅 🦭
Written 26 March 2022
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Shane R
Willunga, Australia44 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
What an amazing experience and totally free to boot! We got to see the amazing wild seals up close as they were sunning themselves on the railings below us and floating around in the water. Also some beautiful pelicans and swans. Loved it.
Written 3 May 2021
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Susan
8 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
A lovely drive along the Goolwa waterways towards the Barrages. Lots of bird life. Nice walk along the barrages and you may see a boat going through to the ocean side. There is a nice grassed picnic area with facilities and an Information area about the construction and history of the Goolwa Barrages. Well worth the trip to see.
Written 17 October 2020
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DadandCab
Coffs Harbour, Australia1,274 contributions
Mar 2022
The barrage is well worth a visit. Walk out along the barrage to the lock near the middle. You're rewarded (if you're lucky) with boats passing through the lock, seals sunning themselves, pelicans feeding on fish passing through the fish ladder and swallows nesting. A quiet peaceful and free spot to visit as well. Recommended.
Written 22 March 2022
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Doug M
Greater Adelaide, Australia51 contributions
Jun 2020
Do yourself a favour and park your car further back towards town and walk out to the barrage, (if fit enough) a pleasant walk. Out at the barrage there were seals, pelicans, and other bird life. Can be a tad windy out there so take some covering.
Written 5 July 2020
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ExploringLife
Moama, Australia2,188 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We live on the Murray River at Echuca/Moama, a long, long way upstream of the Barrage. I’ve heard people talk about the Barrage, so when we went to Adelaide we thought we best go and explore it. It was very interesting and worth the short drive from Mr Barker.
Written 31 March 2024
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Brenden J
Adelaide, Australia223 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Well worth the walk. To our surprise we spotted 3 sealions sunning themselves on the wooden piers. The walk out to the barrage is well signed with info on the different locks.
Written 6 January 2021
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Sally113
Goolwa, Australia203 contributions
Sept 2019
The Goolwa Barrage is well worth a visit for its construction alone. Its so interesting watching the boats negotiate the lock and even fur seals can be seen in the area, which for families with children is a great experience for them.
Written 11 February 2020
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Paul B
Brisbane, Australia110 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
Interesting site to see the way in which the waters of the Murray are sustained at a reasonable level while allowing boats (and fish I imagine) to access both the river and the estuary. Worth a look is in Goolwa and a photo or two.
Written 10 February 2017
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