Yan Yean Reservoir

#714 among destinations in Australia

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Yan Yean Reservoir is the oldest water supply for the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. At the time of its completion in 1857 it was the largest artificial reservoir in the world. It is 30 kilometres north of the city and is built on the Plenty River, a tributary of the Yarra River. An embankment 9.5 metres high holds back 30,000 ML of water. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 597 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°32'60"S, 145°7'59"E

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Yan Yean Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Funfields, Toorourrong Reservoir, Mernda.

2.3 miNW
Water park, Theme park, Amusement park
Funfields, Whittlesea
59 min walk • Funfields is a 15.7-hectare theme park located in the suburban fringe town of Whittlesea, approximately 40 kilometres north of Melbourne, Australia.
5.6 miN
Dam
Toorourrong Reservoir, Kinglake National Park
142 min walk • Toorourrong Reservoir is a small water supply reservoir located on the southern slopes of the Great Dividing Range approximately 40 kilometres north of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
3.6 miSW
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Mernda
92 min walk • One of the main attractions in Mernda is the Mernda Rail Trail, which is a popular spot for walking, running, and cycling. This scenic trail winds its way through the countryside, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.

Yan Yean Reservoir

Facts and practical information

Yan Yean Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Funfields, Whittlesea

Toorourrong Reservoir, Kinglake National Park

Mernda