Prospect Reservoir, Sydney

Name: Prospect Reservoir
Address: Sydney, Australia

#184 among attractions in Sydney

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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The Prospect Reservoir is a heritage-listed 50,200-megalitre potable water supply and storage reservoir created by the Prospect Dam, across the Prospect Creek located in the Western Sydney suburb of Prospect, in New South Wales, Australia. The eastern bounds of the reservoir are a recreational area and the western periphery are within the bounds of Western Sydney Parklands. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 18 November 1999. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1888 (137 years ago)Area: 5.25 km²Length: 2.23 kmHeight: 26 mReservoir area: 5.25 km²Reservoir depth: 24 mCoordinates: 33°49'15"S, 150°53'35"E

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Blacktown (Prospect)Sydney Australia

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Prospect Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Raging Waters Sydney, Westpoint Blacktown, Sydney Zoo.

6.2 kmN
Destination with many animals and a cafe
Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney
98 min walk • Featherdale Wildlife Park stands as a cherished natural oasis within the bustling city of Sydney, Australia. This beloved zoological park, nestled in the suburb of Doonside, provides a sanctuary for a vast array of native Australian animals.
2.2 kmNE
Amusement park, Theme park, Water park
Raging Waters Sydney, Sydney
36 min walk • Raging Waters Sydney, formerly known as Wet'n'Wild Sydney, is a vibrant water park located in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. As the largest water park in the city, it boasts a diverse array of water attractions, catering to thrill-seekers and families alike.
5.7 kmN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westpoint Blacktown, Sydney
91 min walk • Westpoint Blacktown is a large shopping centre situated in Blacktown, Western Sydney, New South Wales, owned by Queensland Investment Corporation. It was first opened in 1973, and then renovated and expanded in 2006, making it one of the biggest shopping centres in Western Sydney. The centre serves as a major retail hub for the region.
4.4 kmNW
Zoo
Sydney Zoo, Blacktown
70 min walk • Sydney Zoo is a zoo in Bungarribee in the Western Sydney Parklands, in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Sydney Zoo is located 38 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. It occupies a 16.5-hectare site.
2.7 kmNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Sydney Motorsport Park, Sydney
44 min walk • Sydney Motorsport Park is a motorsport circuit located on Brabham Drive, Eastern Creek, New South Wales, Australia, adjacent to the Western Sydney International Dragway.
5.1 kmNW
Archaeological site
Bungarribee Homestead Site, Blacktown
80 min walk • The Bungarribee Homestead Site is a heritage-listed archaeological site at the location of the former Bungarribee Homestead. The site is located at Doonside Road, Doonside, City of Blacktown, Sydney New South Wales, Australia.
5.6 kmNE
Park
Grantham Poultry Research Station
89 min walk • Grantham Poultry Research Station is a site of historical significance nestled in the suburb of Seven Hills, Australia. Established to advance the field of poultry science, the station has played a pivotal role in the research and development of poultry husbandry...
3.4 kmSE
Park
Wetherill Park Nature Reserve, Sydney
54 min walk • Wetherill Park Nature Reserve, also called Wetherill Park Reserve, is an urban park and a nature reserve situated in the western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
5.3 kmSE
Park
Brenan Park, Sydney
85 min walk • Brenan Park is a 20-hectare urban park situated in the western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Primarily categorised as a sports field, the reserve contains an open grassland, bushland and recreational areas within the vicinity of native plants, such as eucalyptus trees.
6.2 kmSW
National park
Western Sydney Parklands, Sydney
99 min walk • The Western Sydney Parklands is an urban park system and a nature reserve located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The NSW government has spent around $400 million for the park.
4.7 kmE
Park
Lower Prospect Canal Reserve, Sydney
76 min walk • The Lower Prospect Canal Reserve is a heritage-listed former farm and public water supply canal and now bushy corridor and nature reserve stretching 7.7 kilometres through the heart of suburban Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.