Tuerong and Devilbend Natural Features Reserve

Devilbend Natural Features Reserve is located in Tuerong. Woodland, reservoirs and foreshore areas shape this natural landscape; activities in the reserve include picnicking, fishing, photography, birdwatching and water activities. This variety gives the destination a clear connection to outdoor stays. If you’re looking for a hotel in Tuerong, your interest in landscapes and activities can help guide your choice of destination.

Birdlife and landscape

Devilbend Reservoir covers 250 hectares and is recognised by BirdLife International as globally significant for the conservation of bird populations. The species named in this context include the endangered Blue-billed Duck. The reserve therefore combines a large body of water with a specific conservation focus. For visitors interested in birdwatching or photography, the endangered species and international significance give the natural landscape a precise thematic focus. This makes it possible to connect wildlife observation with a specific conservation topic.

Walking trails and route options

The walking trails offer different options: the reserve has easy boardwalks as well as the more challenging Devilbend Circuit Track. This loop trail runs for 11.5 kilometres around the reservoir. The routes therefore differ in both type and scope: the boardwalks are described as easy, while the circuit is identified as both more challenging and a specific length. When fitting the loop into your day, you can use its 11.5-kilometre length as a planning guide. This makes it possible to compare the trails without treating them as equivalent routes.

Water activities and fishing

Canoes and kayaks may be used in a designated zone on the northern arm of Devilbend Reservoir. There are two launching sites along the Western Shoreline Trail. For planning a paddling activity, both the permitted zone and specific launching sites are identified. Fishing is also one of the activities available in the reserve. The Victorian Fisheries Authority reports on a page last updated on 1 June 2021 that the reservoir has been stocked with brown trout and rainbow trout.

Horse riding trail and picnic area

There is a dedicated 6.2-kilometre trail for horse riders along the reserve’s Southern Boundary. It starts at Hodgins, Turners or Derril Road. The stated distance and the three named starting roads provide specific points of reference for this activity. Daangean Point is the reserve’s picnic area. It has electric barbecues, picnic tables, a shelter and toilets—practical facilities for a planned break.

Before your visit, check the latest park notices for trail conditions, possible temporary restrictions on watercraft, and maintenance work or closures at the picnic area.

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