Walka Water Works

Last updated October 2026

Free Maitland reserve with a playground, barbecues, lake trails and Sunday mini train rides around a historic pump house.

A 112-hectare recreation and wildlife reserve around the historic 1887 Walka Water Works pump house, five minutes from central Maitland. Maitland City Council lists a children's playground, picnic tables, sheltered gas barbecues near the pump house, parking and toilets. There are about 12km of mainly gravel walking and cycling trails, including a 3km lake trail, and a mini train runs along the lake on Sundays (rides are paid, and enclosed shoes are required). Entry is free. Open 7am to 7pm in daylight saving and 7am to 5pm otherwise. No dogs, no catering, and no swimming in the lake, as of October 2026.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 14 October 2026.