Visitor Code WARRAGAMBA 10am – 4pm DAM · If you’re visiting on a weekend or public holiday we...
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Welcome to WARRAGAMBA DAM Visitor Code • Supervise children at all times • Observe all signs and instructions from WaterNSW staff or security personnel • Don’t disturb wildlife • Respect other visitors • Dispose of rubbish in the bins provided Restrictions No pets allowed No wood, charcoal or solid fuel barbeques. Portable gas barbeques are permitted except during total fire bans No alcohol Do not ride bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades on the dam wall, visitor centre stairs, ramp or forecourt Do not climb on any structures Do not throw objects off the dam wall or viewing platforms No model aircraft or drones Contact us Warragamba Dam Visitor Centre (02) 4774 4433 Report Emergency 1800 061 069 Email [email protected] www.waternsw.com.au Printed on 100% recycled paper Site map inside Walk on the wall … on weekends and public holidays If you’re visiting on a weekend or public holiday we invite you to take a closer look at Warragamba Dam and Lake Burragorang by walking down to the dam wall and lower viewing areas. 10am – 4pm (last entry at 3:45pm) When visiting the dam and lower viewing areas you should: • Be aware that the walk is exposed and steep in parts • Wear sunscreen and a hat – there is not much shade on the dam • Wear shoes suitable for walking • Bring a water bottle – there are bubblers and bottle refill stations along the way • Beware of snakes and other wildlife that might be around • Mind your step and be aware of uneven surfaces – Warragamba Dam is an operational site Mobility Bus A free, wheelchair accessible shuttle bus is provided on the first Sunday of every month and on public holidays. Why can’t I go down to the dam on weekdays? Warragamba Dam is a working dam. During the week staff carry out maintenance, monitoring and other operations. It is not safe for members of the public to access the dam during these times. Warragamba Dam Visitor Centre Open 10am to 4pm every day (except for Christmas and Good Friday) Permanent Exhibition: Water for Life This exciting exhibition tells the story of Sydney’s dams and catchments, and the history and future of Sydney’s water supply. Water for Life features audio-visual material and interactive displays. Annual Exhibition Program The exhibitions in the Burragorang Room change on a regular basis, so there’ll always be something new and interesting to see when you visit us again. Kids Activities Visit the Burragorang Room (when school excursions are not in process) to find a range of fun, hands-on activities to keep your little ones engaged and learning. Our grounds Open 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week Extended opening hours until 6pm during daylight saving time on weekends and public holidays. Where to grab a bite or drink? Food and drinks are available in the nearby Warragamba township, however there is no kiosk within the Warragamba Dam precinct. Drinking water is available from a number of bubblers and bottle refill points around the grounds. Barbeque facilities are not available within the grounds but can be found in the adjacent Warragamba Recreation Reserve. Welcome to Warragamba Dam Warragamba Dam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Western Sydney, attracting over 100,000 visitors every year. Things to see and do 1. Take in the views of the dam, lake and auxiliary spillway. 2. Picnic in our expansive grounds. Please note that picnic shelters cannot be reserved. 3. Check out the Visitor Centre, filled with interactive displays, hands-on activities and our friendly information officers. 4. Take a stroll and learn about the historical and contemporary features of the site from our interpretative signage. Facilities Parking Disabled Parking Toilets Disabled Toilet Drinking Water Viewing area Picnic shelter Visitor centre Interpretive signs
Transcript of Visitor Code WARRAGAMBA 10am – 4pm DAM · If you’re visiting on a weekend or public holiday we...
Welcome to
WARRAGAMBA DAM
Visitor Code• Supervise children at all times
• Observe all signs and instructions from WaterNSW staff or security personnel
• Don’t disturb wildlife
• Respect other visitors
• Dispose of rubbish in the bins provided
Restrictions No pets allowed
No wood, charcoal or solid fuel barbeques. Portable gas barbeques are permitted except during total fire bans
No alcohol
Do not ride bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades on the dam wall, visitor centre stairs, ramp or forecourt
Do not climb on any structures
Do not throw objects off the dam wall or viewing platforms
No model aircraft or drones
Contact usWarragamba Dam Visitor Centre (02) 4774 4433
Report Emergency 1800 061 069
Email [email protected]
www.waternsw.com.au
Printed on 100% recycled paper
Site map inside
Walk on the wall … on weekends and public holidaysIf you’re visiting on a weekend or public holiday we invite you to take a closer look at Warragamba Dam and Lake Burragorang by walking down to the dam wall and lower viewing areas.
10am – 4pm (last entry at 3:45pm)
When visiting the dam and lower viewing areas you should:• Be aware that the walk is exposed and steep in parts
• Wear sunscreen and a hat – there is not much shade on the dam
• Wear shoes suitable for walking
• Bring a water bottle – there are bubblers and bottle refill stations along the way
• Beware of snakes and other wildlife that might be around
• Mind your step and be aware of uneven surfaces – Warragamba Dam is an operational site
Mobility BusA free, wheelchair accessible shuttle bus is provided on the first Sunday of every month and on public holidays.
Why can’t I go down to the dam on weekdays?Warragamba Dam is a working dam. During the week staff carry out maintenance, monitoring and other operations. It is not safe for members of the public to access the dam during these times.
Warragamba Dam Visitor CentreOpen 10am to 4pm every day (except for Christmas and Good Friday)
Permanent Exhibition: Water for LifeThis exciting exhibition tells the story of Sydney’s dams and catchments, and the history and future of Sydney’s water supply.
Water for Life features audio-visual material and interactive displays.
Annual Exhibition ProgramThe exhibitions in the Burragorang Room change on a regular basis, so there’ll always be something new and interesting to see when you visit us again.
Kids ActivitiesVisit the Burragorang Room (when school excursions are not in process) to find a range of fun, hands-on activities to keep your little ones engaged and learning.
Our groundsOpen 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week
Extended opening hours until 6pm during daylight saving time on weekends and public holidays.
Where to grab a bite or drink?Food and drinks are available in the nearby Warragamba township, however there is no kiosk within the Warragamba Dam precinct.
Drinking water is available from a number of bubblers and bottle refill points around the grounds.
Barbeque facilities are not available within the grounds but can be found in the adjacent Warragamba Recreation Reserve.
Welcome to Warragamba DamWarragamba Dam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Western Sydney, attracting over 100,000 visitors every year.
Things to see and do1. Take in the views of the dam, lake and auxiliary spillway.
2. Picnic in our expansive grounds. Please note that picnic shelters cannot be reserved.
3. Check out the Visitor Centre, filled with interactive displays, hands-on activities and our friendly information officers.
4. Take a stroll and learn about the historical and contemporary features of the site from our interpretative signage.
Facilities
Parking Disabled Parking
Toilets Disabled Toilet
Drinking Water
Viewing area
Picnic shelter
Visitor centre
Interpretive signs
NO PUBLICACCESS
NO ACCESS BEYOND THIS POINT ON WEEKDAYS
Open 10am–4pmon weekends and public holidays
VISITORCENTRE
AUXILIARYSPILLWAYAUXILIARYSPILLWAY
LOWERVIEWLOWERVIEW
LAKEBURRAGORANG
LAKEBURRAGORANG
WARRAGAMBADAM
WARRAGAMBADAM
40 Stairs
80 Stairs
NO PUBLICACCESS
ENTRYGATE
170 Stairs
HAVILANDPARK
NO PUBLICACCESS
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pAtH wItHouT StaIrS(note: steep incline)Visitor centre to dam wall – 2.4km return (1.5hrs)
pAtH WItH sTaIrsVisitor centre to dam wall – 0.6km return (45 mins)Visitor centre to lower view – 1.75km return (1.5hrs)
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Warragamba Dam site mapLearn more about Warragamba Dam’s remarkable history by taking a short walk through the grounds. If you’re here on a weekend or public holiday you can take a walk down to the dam wall. Have a picnic in our extensive grounds.
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