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Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, halfway between the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands you will find the quaint rural villages of Warragamba and Silverdale. Located approximately 70 kilometres west of Sydney, this historic area offers a wide range of sights and activities for both day-trippers and tourists.
Warragamba was originally a construction town for the building of the majestic Warragamba Dam, the largest concrete dam in Australia. Unlike many construction towns which vanished overnight after the completion of the works, many residents stayed in the area and today Warragamba is a small, close knit community with great pride in its heritage.
Originally known as Mulgoa Forest, Silverdale began its life as a small farming community, and has retained its rural appeal. Whilst the area now boasts a small township, it retains its country lifestyle, and has many farms, market gardens and horse studs. It is surrounded by water catchment and national parks and is home to a diverse range of native plants and wildlife, many of which are threatened or endangered.
As well as the mighty Warragamba Dam the area also offers many other attractions including expansive parklands, historic buildings and amazing views over Sydney. There is also the chance to see a variety of native wildlife or go bushwalking. For those with a taste for action there are some excellent rock climbing areas in the local gorges and Silverdale has one of the finest shooting ranges in Australia.
Visitors are always welcome in the area so why not bring your family to relax, enjoy the rural atmosphere, and delight in our country hospitality.
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