Burragorang, New South Wales facts for kids
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View of the Burragorang Valley
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| LGA(s) | Wollondilly Shire |
| Region | Macarthur |
Burragorang or Burragorang Valley is a locality in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, Australia, in Wollondilly Shire. It is home to Lake Burragorang, which is impounded by Warragamba Dam. It is located within the Blue Mountains National Park – specifically the Nattai National Park.
Attractions
The Burragorang Valley has some scenic lookouts over the valley and lake.
Etymology
Burragorang is said to derive from the words burro (meaning kangaroo) or booroon (small animal) and the word gang (meaning to hunt). Therefore, Burragorang is believed to mean place to hunt kangaroo or place to hunt small animals.
Images for kids
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The beauty of Burragorang Lookout is slowly restoring after the bushfires 2019-20. This photo was taken July 13, 2020
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