After just 3 months, Durras Lake is open again to the ocean. Heavy rain and with a little help from an excavator, the lake was manually opened around 1.30pm on the 26th August, 2014. The graphic below shows the actual water level heights courtesy of the … [Read more...]
Durras Lake opening October, 2012
Apart from showing the opening of the lake, this video also features a few locals and their thoughts about Durras Lake. … [Read more...]
Parrots and Kangaroos aplenty!
Does it get crowded at Durras North during winter? Absolutely! I think I must have been the only person in the village when the parrots wanted a bit of company during a winters day. Please don't think you will have the same experience on your visit though. We do … [Read more...]
Durras Lake closed to the ocean
Durras Lake closed to the ocean on the 5th May, 2014. It last opened naturally on the 27th June, 2013. Though some prefer Durras Lake to be open to the ocean, the closure has many positive points. Primarily, this is part of its natural cycle and gives the Lake a … [Read more...]
The best caravan in the world
We've been searching for the best caravan in the world and found it in a side street, Marrickville, NSW, Australia. Not sure if everyone would agree with the title, but to the owners, it obviously is. Which we think is great. A caravan does not need to have every … [Read more...]
Durras Trip Advisor Owl
We always love reading our Durras Trip Advisor reviews. Even if they are not so good, at least we get to hear where any problems may be so we can respond. One of our regular guests, Narelle, showed me this beautiful shot of a Southern Boobook Owl that she … [Read more...]
Woofers (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) visit Durras North
"Woofers" (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) visit Durras Lake North Holiday Park In between working at the Real Christmas Tree Farm in Nowra, four Woofers (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) stayed at Durras Lake North Holiday Park. Quite a difference to … [Read more...]
South Coast Camping: Why you and your family should enjoy the great outdoors
The ban on solid fuel fires imposed by NSW National Parks and NSW Forestry (Sep 2019) does NOT apply in our holiday park. But, if a Total Fire Ban day is announced then no fireplaces can be used in the park. Check for updates here South Coast Camping: … [Read more...]
A Nature Getaway. Batemans Bay Camping Sites safety tips
A Nature Getaway. Batemans Bay Camping Sites safety tips And Reminders To Remember For families who value the lessons and benefits gained from spending time and engaging with nature, camping can be a great activity for their next holiday or weekend trip. With … [Read more...]
How to make Pebbly Beach Camping More Fun and Meaningful
How To Make Pebbly Beach Camping More Fun And Meaningful While most parents have now embraced that digital literacy and being technologically savvy are requisite and beneficial for the development of children today, they are also alarmed at how the window of … [Read more...]
