Durras Lake is about to close to the ocean. Just a few centimetres of water was flowing over the ocean entrance at low tide today. Once the water doesn't flow over the entrance at both low and high tides, then the Lake is regarded as being closed to the ocean. At … [Read more...]
Camping show
Though the Camping show has just about every accessory available, one major camping item will be missing. The camping ground at Durras Lake North Holiday Park! Many of our campsite guests ask why we have never exhibited at the Camping Supershow. The reasons are … [Read more...]
Dolphins on Durras Beach
It is quite common to see Dolphins on Durras Beach on the south coast of NSW. Though not always there, it is always worth while keeping a look out for them. Usually just off shore or surfing the waves of Durras Beach. It is quite an experience to go surfing off … [Read more...]
South Coast Shorebird Recovery Program report
We caught up with John Perkins, a volunteer with the National Parks and Wildlife Service South Coast Shorebird Recovery Program at Durras. John is heavily involved in the protection and conservation of endangered shorebirds in the Murramarang National Park … [Read more...]
Clyde River Berry Farm
Pick your own Berries at the Clyde River Berry Farm If you are visiting Durras North over December and January, we highly recommend a visit to the Clyde River Berry Farm located just near the Shallow Crossing on the Clyde River. Apart from being able to pick … [Read more...]
Depot Beach – Durras Lake North is an alternative camping ground
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 Depot Beach village is … [Read more...]
Prawning – the best time to go on the south coast
The prawning season has started and Durras Lake on the NSW South Coast is one of the best places to go prawning. The prawning season generally includes any month with an "R" in it. Thus from September through until April. However the primary months are from … [Read more...]
Pebbly Beach – Durras Lake North is an alternative camping ground
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 Pebbly Beach Camping … [Read more...]
Australian Goannas or Lace Monitors
As we are totally surrounded by the Murramarang National Park, this means lots of native wildlife. Apart from the kangaroos, possums and birds, the other regular guests of the park are Goannas. (Varanus varius) Also known as a Lace Monitors, these large reptiles … [Read more...]
Durras Reviews – Spring testimonials 2012
Always love to hear what our guests thought of our holiday park and Durras North. We are very pleased to share the following Durras reviews with you: Thank you for our beautiful stay here with our kids. We all enjoyed the beauty that nature had to offer us. We … [Read more...]
