Lake Burrendong, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lake Burrendong, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Lake Burrendong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dubbo Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.6653 |
| Longitude | 149.13437 |
| Area | 63.2 km² |
| Postcode | 2820 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 235 km northwest |
Lake Burrendong is a locality in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 63.2 km². It lies approximately 235 km northwest of Sydney. Lake Burrendong is located at 32.6653°S, 149.1344°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2820. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lake Burrendong sprawls, a vast, shimmering expanse where the Macquarie and Cudgegong rivers converge, its waters reflecting the immense, often startlingly blue Australian sky. It lies 64.6 km south-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 132°T), and is situated 19.8 km south-east of Wellington. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, the rolling hills that cradle the lake dotted with tenacious eucalypts and hardy native grasses that seem to drink the very light. Along the shoreline, the earth crumbles into sandy banks, smoothed by countless lapping waves, and in the distance, the land folds into a gentle topography, hinting at the broader pastoral country that surrounds this watery heart. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of sun-baked earth and the faintest whisper of distant woodsmoke.
The history of Lake Burrendong is intrinsically tied to the management of water, a vital commodity in this semi-arid region, and its creation as a major irrigation and flood mitigation project fundamentally reshaped the local economy. Before its inundation, this land was part of a broader agricultural and grazing tapestry, its fertile river flats supporting livelihoods for generations, and the echoes of that past can still be felt in the enduring connection to the land. Today, Lake Burrendong serves as a significant hub for tourism and recreation, drawing visitors with its promise of water sports, fishing, and a quiet escape from the demands of city life. The lake’s presence has fostered a distinct character, one that balances a deep respect for the natural environment with a welcoming, easy-going spirit, a place where the pace of life is measured by the slow arc of the sun and the gentle rhythm of the water.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Burrendong, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lake Burrendong, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake Burrendong includes the postcode (2820), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dubbo Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lake Burrendong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |