Warragamba Dam: Sydney's Water Guardian
Discover Warragamba Dam: An engineering marvel providing Sydney's water, offering history, views, and recreation in a beautiful setting.
Warragamba Dam, a monumental concrete structure on the Warragamba River, is one of the largest domestic water supply dams in the world. Holding back four times the volume of Sydney Harbour, it supplies approximately 80% of the city's drinking water. Visitors can explore the dam's history, marvel at its engineering, and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Burragorang.
A brief summary to Warragamba Dam
- Production Ave, Warragamba, New South Wales, 2752, AU
- +61247744433
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-4 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
- Thursday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
- Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Visit the Warragamba Dam Visitor Centre to explore interactive exhibits about Sydney's water supply.
- Take a walk on the dam wall for impressive views of Lake Burragorang (weekends and public holidays only).
- Enjoy a picnic in the landscaped grounds or utilize the BBQ facilities at the adjacent Warragamba Recreation Reserve.
- Check the WaterNSW website for monthly wheelchair accessible shuttle bus dates.
Getting There
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Driving
Warragamba Dam is approximately a one-hour drive west of Sydney's CBD. From the M4 Motorway, turn onto the Northern Road (A9) towards Wallacia. Then, take Silverdale Road and Production Avenue to Warragamba Dam. Ample free parking is available on-site.
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Public Transport
To reach Warragamba Dam via public transport from Sydney, take a train to Penrith Station. From Penrith Station, Stand C, take the 795 bus to Twelfth St at Weir Rd. From there, it is a short walk to the dam. A one-way train fare from Central Station to Penrith Station is around $5-$8. A one-way bus fare on the 795 route is approximately $2.24 - $3.20.
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