18 places to discover
Blowering Dam is a large rock-fill dam on the Tumut River near Tumut in the Snowy Valleys region of New South Wales. Completed in 1968 as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, it impounds Blowering Reservoir for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation and flood mitigation. The reservoir is a popular inland recreation destination known for fishing, boating and camping amid forested hills.
Bogmalo Beach is a coastal beach located in the village of Bogmalo, South Goa, approximately 4 km from Dabolim Airport and 9 km from Vasco da Gama. Originally a fishing village, it is now known for water sports facilities including windsurfing, diving, and jet skiing. The beach features a 1 km stretch of sand dominated by a luxury resort but retains smaller accommodations and shacks. It serves as a base for dolphin sighting trips and is situated near the Naval Aviation Museum.
Candolim Beach is a long sandy shoreline in North Goa situated just south of Calangute and north of Sinquerim. It serves as the first major beach accessible from Panaji and acts as a gateway to other popular Goan beaches. The area is known for offering water sports facilities including parasailing and water skiing while maintaining a comparatively quieter atmosphere than neighboring Calangute. Historically, the adjacent Fort Aguada was built by the Portuguese in 1612 to guard against Dutch incursions.
Cansaulim Beach is a sandy beach located in the Mormugao taluka of South Goa, approximately 15 km from Margao. It forms part of a continuous coastline with Arossim and Cuelim beaches, considered one of India's longest beach stretches. The beach features golden sand, palm groves, and relatively calm waters compared to busier North Goa beaches. It offers water sports, beach shacks, and proximity to Dabolim Airport, making it accessible yet less crowded than major tourist hubs.
Chaffey Dam is a major water supply dam on the Peel River at Bowling Alley Point, about 43 km south-east of Tamworth in New South Wales. Completed in 1979 and enlarged in 2016, it stores water for Tamworth and the Peel Valley. The reservoir and surrounding bushland form a popular regional recreation area for boating, fishing, swimming and camping within the Tamworth Regional Council area.
Copeton Waters is a large inland water recreation area centred on Lake Copeton, the reservoir formed by Copeton Dam on the Gwydir River in northern New South Wales. Located about 40 kilometres southwest of Inverell in Gwydir Shire, it is one of the largest inland dams in New South Wales. The site is notable for its expansive lake, dam wall, and holiday park offering camping, cabins and water-based recreation in a bushland setting.
Lake Barrington is a 10-kilometre-long artificial reservoir on the Forth River in the Kentish local government area near Wilmot in northern Tasmania. Created between 1969 and 1971 by the construction of Devils Gate Dam for hydroelectric power generation by the Hydro-Electric Commission, it lies among forested hills. It is nationally and internationally known for the Lake Barrington International Rowing Course, a premier rowing venue, and is popular for water skiing, fishing and lakeside recreation.
Lake Glenbawn is a large artificial reservoir on the Hunter River near Scone in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. Created by the Glenbawn Dam, completed in 1958, it is the largest dam in the Hunter Valley and stores water for irrigation, town supply and flood mitigation. Set among bushland hills, it is a popular recreation destination for boating, fishing, water skiing and camping within the Lake Glenbawn State Park recreation area.
Lake Hume is a large artificial reservoir on the Murray River on the Victoria–New South Wales border near Tallangatta in the Towong Shire, Victoria. Formed by the Hume Dam, it is one of Australia's largest reservoirs and a major water storage for irrigation and town supply. Notable for its expansive water body, dam wall, foreshore reserves, and recreational opportunities including boating and fishing, it is a popular regional visitor destination.
Lake Maroon is an artificial reservoir created by Maroon Dam on Burnett Creek near the village of Maroon in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, about 110 kilometres southwest of Brisbane. Surrounded by the McPherson Range and Mount Barney foothills, it stores water for irrigation and town supply. The lake is notable for its scenic mountain backdrop, stocked fishery, and recreation area offering boating, fishing, camping and picnicking.
Lake Moogerah is a large artificial reservoir formed by Moogerah Dam on Reynolds Creek in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, about 100 km southwest of Brisbane near Boonah. Completed in 1962, it supplies irrigation and town water and is a popular recreation destination. Set against the dramatic peaks of Moogerah Peaks National Park and the Main Range, it offers water sports, fishing, camping and picnic areas with scenic mountain views.
Lake Moondarra is a large artificial reservoir located about 16 kilometres north of Mount Isa in north-west Queensland, Australia. Created in 1958 by the construction of Leichhardt Dam on the Leichhardt River to secure water supply for the mining city, it covers approximately 2,000 hectares when full. The lake is a popular recreational area for locals and visitors, known for fishing, water sports, birdwatching and scenic sunsets over the outback landscape.
Pong Dam Lake, also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar, is a large man-made reservoir created by the Pong Dam on the Beas River in Kangra district. Completed in 1975, it is one of Northern India's largest wetlands and was declared a Ramsar Site in 2002. The lake serves as a critical wintering ground for over 100,000 migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway and supports diverse aquatic life.
Stockton Lake is an artificial freshwater lake about 5 km east of Collie in Western Australia's South West region. Created from a former open-cut coal mine that filled with groundwater after closure, it is now a popular recreation lake managed for camping and water sports. Known for its clear turquoise water, sandy beach and bushland setting, it offers swimming, water skiing and camping within the Collie coalfields area.
Vainguinim Beach is a serene coastal stretch located in Dona Paula, near Panaji, Goa. Situated adjacent to luxury resorts like Cidade de Goa, it features golden sand and calm turquoise waters within the Arabian Sea. The beach is known for its clean, well-maintained environment and relatively private atmosphere compared to busier Goan beaches. It offers water sports activities and serves as a quiet recreational spot for families and relaxation seekers near the state capital.
Waroona Dam is a water supply dam on Drakes Brook in the Darling Range east of Waroona, Western Australia, forming the reservoir known as Lake Navarino. Completed in 1966 to supply the Waroona Irrigation District and later the Integrated Water Supply Scheme, it is set within jarrah forest about 110 km south of Perth. It is notable as a major irrigation and town water storage and a popular recreation site for water sports and picnics.
The Water Sports Institute at Kadmat is a dedicated water sports training and recreation centre located on Kadmat Island in Lakshadweep. Operated under the Lakshadweep Administration and SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports), it is situated on the island's extensive lagoon. The institute is notable for offering professional training and tourist activities such as kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling in clear lagoon waters.
Yarrawonga is a town on the Murray River in the Shire of Moira, Victoria, on the border with New South Wales opposite Mulwala. It is situated on Lake Mulwala, an artificial lake created by the Yarrawonga Weir in 1939. The town is a major regional tourism centre known for water-based recreation, golf, fishing and Murray River foreshore reserves, serving as a gateway to the High Country and Riverina.