Can you swim in lake Windamere NSW?
The lake is a popular spot for water sports including skiing, jet skis, sailing, canoeing and swimming. A boat ramp is available at Cudgegong Waters Park. Access is by a coin operated boom gate. Please note: There is no access via the WaterNSW boat ramp.
Is Windamere Dam dog friendly?
The park is pet friendly and provides views of the lake and valley. If you have questions about visiting Cudgegong Waters Park, you can contact them by phone on (02) 6358 8462 or email [email protected].
What fish are in Windamere dam?
Most fishermen target the native species stocked by the DPI, these are predominantly murray cod, golden perch and silver perch. Introduced species found in the dam include a small number of trout and an ever increasing number of carp.
When was Windamere Dam built?
1984
Windamere Dam/Opened
Can you water ski on Lake Windermere?
Water skiers and jetski enthusiasts are to be banned from the Lake District national park after the government approved a local council bylaw which imposed a 10mph speed limit on Windermere.
Can you take dogs to Burrendong Dam?
Dogs are permitted at our park all year round on sites only. We welcome your four-legged family members to stay at 28 of our parks across NSW.
How full is Windamere Dam?
Regional NSW dams and valleys
| Storage (recorded date) | Storage Capacity (ML) | Percent Full % |
|---|---|---|
| Pindari Dam Thu Nov 25 2021 | 311,500 | 100.7 |
| Split Rock Dam Thu Nov 25 2021 | 393,840 | 57.2 |
| Toonumbar Dam Thu Nov 25 2021 | 10,814 | 99.5 |
| Windamere Dam Thu Nov 25 2021 | 366,989 | 37.7 |
Is Lake Windermere connected to the sea?
Ferries. The Windermere Ferry, a vehicle-carrying cable ferry, runs across the lake from Ferry Nab on the eastern side of the lake to Far Sawrey on the western side of the lake. This service forms part of the B5285. There are also two summer only passenger ferries that cross the lake.
What’s the speed limit on Lake Windermere?
10 nautical miles per hour
There is a 10 nautical miles per hour speed limit on Windermere, dropping to 6 miles per hour in some areas.
What is the maximum speed on Lake Windermere?
The speed limit of 10 nautical miles per hour on Windermere took effect on 29 March 2005.
Can you swim in Burrendong dam?
Situated midway between Orange and Dubbo, Lake Burrendong is a great spot for an all day adventure with the family. In the dam you can swim, fish, boat, kayak and more and when you are waterlogged check out the Botanic Gardens and Arboretum.
What rivers flow into Burrendong dam?
The dam impounds Lake Burrendong and is filled by the waters from the Macquarie, and Cudgegong rivers as well as Meroo Creek.