Warragamba Dam Lookout
Warragamba
Lookout
A lookout above Australia's largest urban water supply dam — a 142-metre concrete wall holding back the vast Lake Burragorang, the primary water supply for Sydney's 5 million residents. The scale of the dam is impressive from the visitor area above, with the gorge below and the dam wall framing an unusual industrial-natural landscape. Good picnic facilities and interpretive displays about Sydney's water supply. A short, easy visit worth combining with the nearby Blue Mountains foothills.
Getting There
Drive west via the M7 and Silverdale Road to Warragamba. The dam visitor area is clearly signposted from the township. Ample free parking at the visitor centre.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round visit. After significant rainfall the dam spillway may flow — a spectacular sight. Morning visits give the clearest light on the dam wall and gorge.
Tips
- Check water storage levels online before visiting — the WaterNSW website shows current dam capacity, which adds context to the visit
- The interpretive displays at the visitor centre explain how Sydney's water supply works — genuinely interesting
- Combine with a drive through the Blue Mountains foothills at Mulgoa and Wallacia for a scenic return route
Entry & Facilities
Free entry. Free parking at the visitor area.
Getting There
Location
Warragamba
Distance from Sydney CBD
65 km
Drive time
~1 hr 10 min
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