Bargo Attractions

Avon Dam (Attraction)
Avon Dam, Bargo, Sydney Suburbs, New South Wales 2574, Australia

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 ...

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Dingo Sanctuary (Attraction)
590 Arina Road, Bargo, Sydney Suburbs, New South Wales 2574, Australia

Dingo Sanctuary provides a unique opportunity to get to know and pat the dogs. The dingo is a breed whose lineage dates back into antiquity. Highlights include displays, video presentations, dingo merchandise and educational literature. Tours by prior arrangement. The Dingo Sanctuary is in the process of moving to Wirrimbirra Sanctuary further information can be found at www.visitwollond ...

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Nepean Dam (Attraction)
Avon Dam Road, Bargo, Sydney Suburbs, New South Wales 2574, Australia

The completion of the Nepean Dam in 1935 concluded the development of the Upper Nepean catchment. The Dam still supplies Sydney, via Prospect Reservoir, as well as the townships of Bargo, Picton, Tahmoor, Thirlmere and The Oaks. However, it is now also connected to the Avon Dam to supplement water supplies for the Illawarra Region and can receive additional water from the Shoalhaven Scheme. The 81 ...

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Wirrimbirra Sanctuary (Attraction)
Remembrance Driveway, Bargo, Sydney Suburbs, New South Wales 2574, Australia

Wirrimbirra Sanctuary is a property of the National Trust of Australia (NSW), established and managed as a wildlife reserve by the David. G. Stead Memorial Wildlife Research Foundation of Australia. Wirrimbirra was created in the 1960s by Thistle Stead, in memory of her husband David, to preserve the original 'Bargo Brush' and promote the use and propagation of Australian native plants. ...

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