| Location | Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.7466°S 144.2914°E |
Lake Weeroona is a man-made lake in the city of Bendigo, Victoria.[1]
History
Lake Weeroona was commissioned in 1878 under the supervision of William Guilfoyle, the art director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens.[1] Originally a mine, the then Mayor of Bendigo Mayor Duggall McDougall envisioned the creation of a lake and reserve in its place.[1]
Location
Lake Weeroona is north of the Bendigo central business district on the corner of Nolan Street and Napier Street.[2] It is set on 18 hectares.[2]
Features and amenities
Lake Weeroona is home to the Bendigo Rowing Club and The Boardwalk Restaurant. A large enclosed playground, toilets and barbecues are available for public use.
References
- ^ "City of Greater Bendigo Lake Weeroona". Bendigo.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
- ^ "Lake Weeroona". Bendigo Tourism. Retrieved 2015-08-11.