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Lake Parramatta Reserve loop

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Australia

New South Wales

Lake Parramatta Reserve loop

Easy

4.4

(7)

103

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Lake Parramatta Reserve loop

01:03

3.97km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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313 m

Dam Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Completed in 1856 the Lake Parramatta Dam is a heritage-listed site in the North Parramatta area of Western Sydney and was the first large dam built in Australia. Originally built to provide a water source for the town of Parramatta the dam was decommissioned in 1909 after Parramatta was connected to Sydney's water supply.

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480 m

Lake Parramatta Circuit Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There is so much to do at Lake Parramatta but talking a walk around the lake should be on your list. The well-maintained path makes a full loop around the lake and goes by many other attractions such as the playground, picnic areas, and various viewpoints.

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2.77 km

Lake Parramatta Reserve

Highlight • Lake

The Lake Parramatta Reserve protects over 70 hectares of bushland. Visitors can enjoy the lake, bushwalking tracks, BBQs, playground, and historic dam. The reserve also contain relics of the Burramatagal clan who are the traditional inhabitants of the land.

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3.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.99 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

166 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

14°C

9°C

85 %

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Comments

January 7, 2023,Tour

Very nice, like in the Black Forest. Lots of people with dogs on Sunday.😢

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September 12, 2025,Parramatta Lake Loop

More photos at:
stockundstein.substack.com/p/sydney-parramatta-lake-loop

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