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...]

School Holiday Special!

Three great deals for the NSW/ACT July 2014 school holidays. Choose your deal below: Canvas Castle Half Price Deal - Stay two nights or more and pay half price. Was $60 per night including two persons. Now $30 per night. Visit our Canvas Castle page for more … [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...]