Avon Dam

Avon is the third and the largest of the four upper Nepean Dams. It was completed in 1927 to serve the Sydney area. In 1963, it was diverted to meet the increasing needs of the Illawarra region and today supplies all of Wollongong.

When necessary, Avon Dam receives additional water from the Shoalhaven Scheme via the Nepean Dam. The 72 metre high Avon Dam holds water from a 140 square kilometre catchments’, forming a lake of 1,055 hectares, with a capacity of 214,360 mega litres.

Facilities include: Picnic and barbecue areas, barbecues (wood and electric), free barbecue wood, free boiling water, shelter sheds, toilets (baby change facility available), playground for children and viewing areas..

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Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Toilet facilities for the Disabled

Experiences

  • Adventure
  • Lakes/Rivers/Dams

Our Location

Avon Dam
Sydney Suburbs
New South Wales 2574

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