Lake Banksiadale

#2001 among destinations in Australia

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Lake Banksiadale is a man-made reservoir located in the Peel region of Western Australia. It is located about 6 kilometres north-east of Dwellingup in the locality of Banksiadale, Shire of Murray. Since 1971 it has been the site of the South Dandalup Dam, the largest dam supplying water to Perth, Western Australia's capital city. ()

Elevation: 889 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°39'0"S, 116°4'1"E

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Lake Banksiadale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: South Dandalup Dam, Dwellingup.

1.6 miW
Dam
South Dandalup Dam
42 min walk • South Dandalup Dam is a dam in Western Australia. It is located where the South Dandalup River flows out of Lake Banksiadale. The dam was built in 1971 in response to rapid population growth in Perth, Western Australia's capital city, and a resources boom in the Pilbara.
4.4 miS
Town
Dwellingup
112 min walk • Dwellingup is a town in Western Australia located in a timber and fruitgrowing area in the Darling Range east-south-east of Pinjarra. At the 2011 census, Dwellingup had a population of 383.