Malpas Dam

Also disappointed

There is no access to the dam unless you’re a member of the Malpas Aquatic Association. The only place you can stop is at a single dirty picnic table with an obstructed view of the dam through dead tr...

Photogenic but restricted access to water

Scenic when there is water especially in the summer. No access to the water as it is the main source of drinking water for two towns. No fishing is allowed unless you are a member of local fishing cl...

Limited access

I was expecting to be able to get close to the water but access is only available to members of local watersports club/s. There is a lookout with a modern aluminium picnic table/benches but the area i...

Disappointing

I was disappointed with the Dam. I was hoping to get down to the waters edge. However you have to be a member of the fishing or rowing club to be able to get a key to unlock gate. You can walk down...

Photogenic Dam!

25 minutes north of Armidale towards Guyra, the Malpas Dam is certainly worth a visit. It is situated in the Black Mountain area and is accessed taking the Springmount Rd right off the New England Hig...