Historic Lock and Weir

Point of Interest

Contact

LOT 3058 Parkdale Road, Bourke, New South Wales / ACT.

Description

The Lock at the Bourke Weir was the first to be built on a river anywhere along with the Murray/Darling river systems. Built in 1897, and was designed to maintain a reasonable level of water in the river near the town. the lock measures 59.5 metres between gates and is 11 metres wide. It was concreted and converted into a weir in 1941. This free point of interest offers nice scenery and wildlife viewing. It is dog friendly. No camping or overnight parking allowed.

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Location

Lat: -30.087252 Lng: 145.894052