"BEN CHIFLEY DAM" Bathurst Off The Beaten Path Tip by balhannah

The building of this Dam commenced in 1947, and wasn't completed until 1956. The Dam, named after a Prime Minister of Australia name Ben Chifley, is located on the Campbell River, and is a nice area for water sports or that quiet holiday by the water.

It has a picnic area with shelters, BBQ's, a Children's playground with a flying fox, Toilet block and a safe swimming beach.
There are two boat ramps if you have your own boat, or you can hire equipment from the Kiosk.
Fishing is allowed.

There are different types and levels of Cabins, with the Mediterranean cabin (has 3 units) sleeping between 4-9 people.
The Pacific Cabins are fully self-contained with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and kitchen & living
rooms, and they sleep between 16 - 20 people.
You need to bring bed linen, blankets, towels, pillows, food drinks, perhaps extra chairs.
The Cabins are what was used by the Athletes in the Sydney Olympic games in 2000.

Bookings and information on the Cabins is through the Bathurst Visitor information centre at 1 Kendall drive, Bathurst

It looks a nice place for a water sport holiday.

Located on 20mins from Bathurst...Take the Perthville road and follow the signs to the Dam.

othercontact: email visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.
Phone: 02 6332 1444
Website: http://www.visitbathurst.com.au