Notable lake · Forbes Shire Council, New South Wales
Newells Dam
Newells Dam is a lake in Forbes Shire Council, New South Wales.
Newells Dam: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Newells Dam
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Newells Dam — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -33.30186, 148.08195. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Newells Dam
- Lake Forbes · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ben Hall Shooting Site · fort · Forbes Shire Council · ~24 km · Must-see
- Memorial Hill · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~26 km · Must-see
- Escort Rock · fort · Cabonne Council · ~41 km · Must-see
- Parkes DSS-49 · attraction · Parkes Shire Council · ~47 km · Must-see
- Nangar National Park · sanctuary · Cabonne Council · ~53 km · Must-see
- Goobang National Park · sanctuary · Cabonne Council · ~70 km · Must-see
- Daroobalgie Public School · fort · Forbes Shire Council · ~5 km
- Meat freezing works · fort · Forbes Shire Council · ~5 km
- Bald Hill · viewpoint · Forbes Shire Council · ~6 km
- Back Yamma Public School · fort · Forbes Shire Council · ~7 km
- Bentleys Hill · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~10 km
- Dans Lagoon · lake · Parkes Shire Council · ~11 km
- Millers Hill · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~11 km
- Forbes Historical Museum · museum · Forbes Shire Council · ~14 km
- Murderers Hole · lake · Parkes Shire Council · ~14 km
- Alma Sharp Park · park · Forbes Shire Council · ~15 km
- McFeeters Motor Museum · museum · Forbes Shire Council · ~15 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Newells Dam
- Lake Forbes · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~15 km · Must-see
- Carcoar Dam Road · lake · Blayney Shire Council · ~135 km · Must-see
- Dans Lagoon · lake · Parkes Shire Council · ~11 km
- Murderers Hole · lake · Parkes Shire Council · ~14 km
- Wandary Lagoon · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~16 km
- Half Moon Lagoon · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~17 km
- Joss Lagoon · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~18 km
- Burrabajee Lagoon · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~21 km
- Muddy Lagoon · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~22 km
- Native Dog Dam · lake · Parkes Shire Council · ~27 km
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Frequently asked
Is Newells Dam full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Newells Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Newells Dam?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Newells Dam?
Nearby: Lake Forbes (lake, 15 km), Ben Hall Shooting Site (fort, 24 km), Memorial Hill (viewpoint, 26 km), Escort Rock (fort, 41 km), Parkes DSS-49 (attraction, 47 km), Nangar National Park (sanctuary, 53 km).
Is Newells Dam worth visiting?
Newells Dam is listed as a notable lake in New South Wales on Spotwander.