A boardwalk takes you deep into the rainforest Overlooking the spectacular water lillies A great place for reflection and relaxation Fogg Dam is internationally renowned

FOGG DAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

Fogg Dam is a spectacular wildlife reserve within the Adelaide River wetlands and is of great significance to local Limilngan-Wulna Aboriginal people. Its a haven for wildlife: birds, butterflies, frogs, wallabies, lizards, long-necked turtles, dingoes, snakes (mainly water pythons) and an occasional crocodile. In season, magnificent water lilies and lotus flowers complete a stunning vista.

The combination of open water, floodplain, melaleuca woodland, open scrubland , monsoon and eucalypt forests support an incredibly rich diversity of wildlife in a small area, the reason why Fogg Dam is internationally renowned as a birdwatcher's, biologist’s and photographer’s paradise.

Dawn and sunset are the best times to see Fogg Dam. It can be stunning with its myriad of greens and golds highlighted by the pink sky. From the causeway you can watch up to half a dozen impressive electric storms scattered around the horizon in the late months of the year.

The dam wall (about 1km long), which provides excellent viewing itself, has two purpose built viewing shelters. A two story lookout on the western side gives sweeping views across the floodplains. Woodland to water lily walk, and monsoon forest walks / boardwalks, offer different habitat and viewing experiences.

HISTORY

Fogg Dam was built in 1956 as part of the much publicised but failed Humpty Doo Rice Project. Magpie Geese are commonly blamed for the project's failure but poor management was a greater factor. Now a Nature Reserve, the dam is a favourite place for locals and visitors alike. For more details about Fogg Dam and it's history visit www.foggdamfriends.org

ABORIGINAL SEASONS

Non-Aboriginal people generally refer to just two seasons for the Top End of the NT, the wet and the dry. Aboriginal people view seasons of the year differently, based on the fruit and foods available and subtle changes in the environtment. Aborigines of Kakadu have six seasons to describe the dramatic changes occurring throughout the year. Four seasons are recognised by Aboriginal people in the Fogg Dam area. More on Aboriginal Seasons can be found here.