This has been the best spot for swimming for many generations of Bridgewater residents and with the recent upgrades it continues to be the best place to spend a hot summers day. The river walk is a recently renovated area is a wonderful spot for a picinic, walk or bike ride, or to drop in a line for a spot of fishing. It extends from the Public Caravan Park, under the highway, past the swimming hole and onto the island loop.
At Bridgewater, there is a designated 3.2km general water skiing area, a 950m slalom and ski jump area. Water skiing events held in the area include the Australian Masters in January, the pre-Moomba tournament in February and the Bridgewater Ski Club Tournament.
Fish to be caught along the length of the river include redfin, Murray cod, golden perch, silver perch and carp.
Canoeists, kayakers and campers are also frequent visitors to their favourite spots, with white water kayaking of Grade 3 standard sometimes on offer at Bridgewater.
Picnickers and day trippers, too, can easily find a place for a relaxing few hours by the water’s edge, either in well-kept public reserves or that quiet corner away from it all