Warragamba is located on the eastern edge of the Blue Mountains and is a one-and-a-half-hour drive west of Sydney. The name Warragamba comes from the Aboriginal words Warra and Gamba, meaning water running over rocks. This town is home to Warragamba Dam, the source of Sydney’s water supply.
For RV travellers passing through this small town, short-term parking is available at the Warragamba Recreation Reserve. There is no cost for parking and access to bins, toilets, barbecue and water is available. Vehicles must be self-contained, pets are allowed but must be kept inside the vehicle or on a lead at all times.
Warragamba Dam is the largest concrete dam in Australia and one of the largest domestic water supply dams in the world. The dam grounds are open to the public and offer a visitor centre, Water for Life exhibition, viewing platforms and several visitor facilities.
Tourist/Visitor Information Centre
Wollondilly Shire Council Visitor Information Centre
62 Menangle St, Picton
Ph: 02 4677 8313
www.visitwollondilly.com.au
Casual Parking (near retail centre)
Warragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth Ave
Short Term Parking
Warragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth Ave
48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, nil charge, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Pets are allowed but must be kept inside the vehicle or on a lead at all times.
Dump Point
Warragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth Ave
-33.89363, 150.60124
Potable Water
Warragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth Ave
Hospital
Nearest hospital is at Penrith or Camden
Doctors Surgery
39 Fourteenth St, Warragamba Ph: 02 4774 0008
Dentist
Nearest dentist is at Wallacia
Pharmacy
25B Fourteenth St, Warragamba Ph: 02 4774 1013
Supermarket
3/2320 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale – Ph: 02 4774 1986
