Take a step back in time and visit our collection of Sydney's oldest and most picturesque dams and one of the worlds largest domestic water supply dams. Be amazed by unique construction, walk the dam walls, enjoy the leafy green surrounds, pack a picnic and enjoy a day in the Dilly.

Dams of the Dilly

Appin Bakery

Warragamba Dam is one of the largest domestic water supply dams in the world. Located just over an hour from Sydney City, the dam is considered the heart of Warragamba and a nostalgic location for many who enjoyed family outings and picnics within its stunning grounds. Today the Dam is still a magnificent site to behold with a number of places to walk, enjoy a picnic and admire Lake Burragorang from the viewing platforms. Warragamba Dam has the perfect grounds for a picnic lunch and access to free BBQ facilities as well as a children’s playground making it a treasured family spot.

The Warragamba Dam Visitor Centre is open on weekends and public holidays. The centre has a museum that showcases the “Water for Life” permanent exhibition telling the historical story of Sydney’s dams and catchments and future of water supply. There are also a number of temporary exhibitions featured at the museum.

Opening Hours: Dam Grounds: 8am to 5pm daily Extended hours, 8am to 6pm, on weekends and public holidays during daylight saving time Entry is free.

Visitor Centre: The Visitor Centre is open 10am – 4pm daily, including public holidays (closed Good Friday and Christmas day).

Warragamba Dam Visitor Centre

Gather Coffee House

Cordeaux Dam

Espresso Lane Tahmoor

Cataract Dam is one of the oldest and most picturesque dams in Sydney. Its castle-like sandstone architecture and tower over the expansive Cataract River make for a beautiful site to see.

At the time of its construction from 1902 to 1907, Cataract Dam was one of the biggest engineering products in Australia and the fourth biggest in the world standing 56 metres high and 247 metres long with a catchment area of 130 square kilometres. Cataract was the first of the four dams constructed to collect water from the Illawarra Plateau. Together with Cordeaux Dam, Cataract’s main role today is to supply water to Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly council areas via the Macarthur water filtration plant.

Opening Hours: Dam Grounds: 8am to 5pm daily Extended hours, 8am to 6pm, on weekends and public holidays during daylight saving time Entry is free.