Lake Weeroona

Lake Weeroona is a man-made lake in the city of Bendigo, Victoria.^[1]

Lake Weeroona
Lake Weeroona with board walk in background
Lake Weeroona
Location	Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Coordinates	36°44′48″S 144°17′29″E
Type	Man-made lake

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.