Lake Burrendong & Burrendong Arboretum
Lake Burrendong
A large reservoir about 70 km southeast of Dubbo, good for fishing, boating and camping, with a native Australian plant arboretum on its shore.
Lake Burrendong was formed by the Burrendong Dam, completed in 1967, which dams the Macquarie River. When full, it covers more than three times the area of Sydney Harbour. Around it are state park campgrounds, and in summer you can swim, water-ski, boat and fish for golden perch. The Burrendong Arboretum on the western shore covers about 160 hectares and holds a large collection of Australian native plants; its fern gully and eucalyptus forest walks are peaceful and pleasant. The lake is about an hour's drive from Dubbo and can be combined with Wellington Caves for a day trip. Water levels fluctuate considerably with drought.
Opening hours
All day; botanical garden open by day
Nearby sights
- Wellington Caves
- Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden & Shoyoen Japanese Garden
- Dundullimal Homestead
- Western Plains Cultural Centre
- Taronga Western Plains Zoo
- Tracker Riley Cycleway
- Old Dubbo Gaol
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Dubbo Visitor Experience