Bethungra Dam, NSW

Bethungra Dam at sunset

Since the sun has finally decided to shine, it seems like a good time to mention Bethungra Dam. Bethungra Dam is located just out of the tiny town of Bethungra in south western New South Wales. The dam isn't huge (it covers around 14 hectares) but there is plenty of space to paddle a kayak or tinny and plenty of fish(mainly redfin) hovering under the water. 


There are some craggy hills to one side of the dam which provide a short walk which isn't too challenging and there are plenty of rocky features for any budding photographers looking for a showy subject. When the sun sets, they glow red and with just a little imagination you can imagine you are up in the Scottish Highlands...

Bethungra Dam

Bethungra Dam at sunset

The dam has camping facilities, toilet facilities, BBQ areas but does get busy during school holidays and on warm weekends. That said, the majority of times I have been there (especially in winter) I have had it all to myself.


Bethungra Dam can be accessed via Waterworks Road in Bethungra. This is a dirt road but its in fairly good condition so should be OK for most cars. Bethungra is about 20 minutes from Cootamundra.

Moonrise over Bethungra Dam

Rocky outcrop, Bethungra Dam

BBQ sausages sizzling beside Bethungra Dam!