Wallerawang is small town in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, located 155 kilometres north-west of Sydney on the Great Western Highway. The town is surrounded by natural beauty and is an ideal base to explore the nearby Blue Mountains National Park. Lake Wallace is a popular spot for water sports and recreational activities and is also the site of Charles Darwin’s encounter with the platypus in 1836.
Wallerawang, or ‘Wallerowong’ as it was called by the indigenous Wiradjuri, is steeped in rich history. The historic church of St John the Evangelist stands at the entrance to the town, and the equally historic railway goods shed, Wallerawang Station, is in the middle of town. In 1957 the Wallerawang Power Station began operating and is still in use today.
The multi-purpose recreational area at Lake Wallace on Barton Street includes a camping ground with a dump point, potable water, toilets and showers. Stays are permitted here for up to 48 hours, and pets are permitted on leads.
Visitor Information Centre
Lithgow Information Centre
1137 Great Western Hwy, Lithgow
Ph: 02 6350 3239
Casual Parking
Main St
Short Term Parking
48hr, Lake Wallace, Wang Dam, Barton St, nil cost, tlts, shwrs, bins, water, bbq, pets on lead. Camping allowed in specified areas only. RVs and caravan only.
Dump Point
Lake Wallace, Wang Dam, Barton St
Potable Water
Lake Wallace, Wang Dam, Barton St
Doctors Surgery
50 Main St, Ph: 02 6355 7230, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Pharmacy
Wallerawang Guardian Pharmacy, 60A Main St, Ph: 02 6355 1888
Supermarket
Wallerawang Friendly Grocer, 60B Main St, Ph: 02 6355 1760