Moorook Game Reserve

Moorook Game Reserve is a protected wetland reserve on the River Murray floodplain near Moorook in the District Council of Loxton Waikerie, South Australia. Established in 1976, it covers approximately 12.4 square kilometres of riverine wetlands, lagoons and floodplain habitat. Managed for conservation and regulated seasonal duck hunting, it is notable for waterbird habitat, Riverland floodplain ecology and its role within the River Murray wetland system.

Visitors can expect a natural River Murray floodplain environment of wetlands, lagoons, lignum swamps and river red gum fringes near Moorook. The reserve is largely undeveloped with no major visitor infrastructure. It is visited for birdwatching, photography and nature observation, with seasonal regulated duck hunting when declared open. Access is via unsealed tracks and levee banks, with views over shallow wetlands and floodplain that vary with river levels.

Proclaimed on 2 September 1976 under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. The reserve was established to conserve River Murray wetland habitat while providing for the management and regulation of seasonal duck hunting. It protects approximately 12.44 square kilometres of floodplain and wetland on the River Murray.

The reserve is part of the Riverland wetland system of the River Murray, recognised for its ecological value for waterbird conservation and floodplain ecology. It contributes to the network of protected wetlands along the River Murray in South Australia.