Silvan Reservoir

#897 among destinations in Australia

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

The Silvan Reservoir is located in Silvan about 40 kilometres east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It has a capacity of 40,000 ML. The reservoir is operated by Melbourne Water. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 814 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°50'34"S, 145°24'47"E

Location

VictoriaAustralia

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

Silvan Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Puffing Billy Railway, Mount Dandenong, Lillydale Lake, Dandenong Creek Trail.

5.4 miSW
Scenic railroads, Tours
Puffing Billy Railway, Belgrave
139 min walk • The Puffing Billy Railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge heritage railway in the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, Australia. The primary starting point, operations and administration centre, main refreshment room and ticket purchasing are located at Belgrave station.
3.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Dandenong
86 min walk • Mount Dandenong, a prominent peak rising above Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offers a tranquil escape and breathtaking views of the metropolitan area and beyond. Standing at 633 meters, this mountain is nestled within the Dandenong Ranges and is a crucial component of...
6.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lillydale Lake
159 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Yarra Valley, just an hour's drive from Melbourne's bustling CBD, Lillydale Lake is an idyllic destination for nature enthusiasts and families alike. This picturesque man-made lake spans over 28 hectares and is encircled by 100 hectares of...
5.6 miW
Cycling, Bike path
Dandenong Creek Trail
142 min walk • The Dandenong Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows Dandenong Creek through the outer eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
3.7 miSW
Area
Kallista, Dandenong Ranges
94 min walk • Kallista is a locality within Greater Melbourne beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary, 36 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges. At the 2016 Census, Kallista had a population of 1,437 people.
2.3 miW
Park
National Rhododendron Gardens
58 min walk • National Rhododendron Gardens, also known as Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, is a botanitca garden in Mount Dandenong, Victoria, Australia. The gardens are known for their rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. There are also some smaller gardens, like the Japanese Garden.
3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Dandenong Ranges
77 min walk • The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
4.6 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Walk
118 min walk • The Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Walk uses part of the Mount Evelyn Aqueduct which once cut the town of Mount Evelyn, Victoria, Australia, in two.
5.5 miSW
Park
Dandenong Ranges National Park - Ferntree Gully, Dandenong Ranges
140 min walk • The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
3.6 miSW
Locality
Sassafras
91 min walk • Sassafras is a locality and township within Greater Melbourne, beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary, 43 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Knox and Shire of Yarra Ranges local government areas.
3.8 miE
National park
Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve
98 min walk • Established in 1965, the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve is located 45 km east of Melbourne in the Upper Yarra Valley, near the towns of Yellingbo, Launching Place, Yarra Junction, Hoddles Creek, Cockatoo, Emerald, Monbulk and Seville.