Walka Water Works
Australia /
New South Wales /
Kurri Kurri /
World
/ Australia
/ New South Wales
/ Kurri Kurri
World / Australia / New South Wales
park, lake, place with historical importance, industrial area, birdwatching area
Walka Water Works was built in the 1870s to supply water from the nearby Hunter River to Newcastle. The works included a steam-powered pumping station, water filtration and a water reservoir. The area is now a park, popular for recreation and birdwatching.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 32°42'49"S 151°32'56"E
- Newcastle Memorial Park 14 km
- Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve 16 km
- Botanic Gardens 18 km
- Uffington State Forest 23 km
- Tilligerry State Conservation Area 26 km
- Lambton Park 27 km
- Waratah Park 27 km
- Cardiff Park 27 km
- Black Butt Reserve 27 km
- Croudace Bay Park 33 km
- City of Maitland 2.2 km
- Duns Creek 14 km
- Abel ML1618 15 km
- Seaham 15 km
- Grahamstown Lake 24 km
- Kooragang Island 25 km
- Clarence Town 25 km
- Port Stephens Council 33 km
- City of Cessnock 38 km
- Stockton Beach 39 km
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