Introduction
Gluepot Reserve is located 1.5 hrs drive on well-maintained dirt roads north of Waikerie, SA. The Reserve is open to visitors year-round. Entry fees are payable upon arrival. Facilities include a visitor information centre, campgrounds, birdhides, driving and walking tracks, and brochures. Guided tours are also available. The following section provides prospective visitors with necessary pre-departure information. 
Download the visitor information sheet
Climate
Average rainfall is 200 mm (8 inches). The best time to visit is between April and October. In March and November temperatures can climb to over 35 degrees Celsius and during summer (December - February) temperatures can soar to around 40 degrees Celsius for some days.
Location and directions
Gluepot is located 64 km north of Waikerie and the Murray River in South Australia's Riverland district.
An accurate, detailed 1: 100,000 map will be provided when you register at the Gluepot Reserve visitor centre, or download here.
Download the visitor information sheet
Gluepot's size is 51,300 hectares or 126,700 acres measures approximately 40 x 14 kilometres. The homestead is 64 km, and 1 - 1.5 hours drive north of Waikerie. The route to Gluepot Reserve from Waikerie to the ferry and then to Taylorville is signposted. Taylorville, a small collection of houses 14 km north of Waikerie, is on the Renmark to Morgan road. Taylorville is 83 km west of Renmark and 31 km east of Morgan. Gluepot Reserve is signposted on the corner of Lunn Road. Lunn Road has a prominent Christodelphian hall on the corner. The dirt road is signposted all the way to the Gluepot homestead. The road is traversable by conventional two-wheel drive vehicles and small to medium sized caravans during dry weather, but is temporarily closed after heavy rain which mainly falls during summer storms.
Visitors should aim to be self-sufficient. Before driving into Gluepot Reserve you will need:
Water. Bring sufficient water to cover your own drinking, cooking and washing needs. Water is a scarce resource at Gluepot Reserve. Riverland towns are unlikely to provide visitors with rain water, though treated domestic water is generally available.
Cooking. Only gas fires may be used. Gas bottles can be filled at the Waikerie Shell Service Station. No wood fires are permitted on the Reserve.
Lighting. Use gas or kerosene lamps. Take spare batteries for torches.
Vehicle fuel is available at the Waikerie Shell Service Station. Fuel is not available at Gluepot Reserve.
Food. Note that fruit fly control programs mean that all fresh fruit and vegetables such as potatoes, onions, capsicums and tomatoes may not be carried into the Riverland district from elsewhere. These food items may be purchased at Riverland towns such as Renmark, Waikerie or Morgan. Ice is not available at Gluepot Reserve so plan your food requirements accordingly.
Garbage bag. Visitors must remove all their own rubbish so bring garbage bags to take all your rubbish away.
Equipment. Bring your binoculars, field guides, camera, notebook and pencil, compass, GPS (Global Positioning System), and vehicle spares. The Reserve's flat to undulating tracks are suitable for mountain bikes. Remember to carry a puncture repair kit.
Firearms and pets are not permitted on the Reserve.
