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...]

Fridays on the Foreshore at Batemans Bay

Starting on the 3rd January, 2014 is a new event that will liven up Batemans Bay each Friday night over summer. Appropriately called Fridays on the Foreshore, it will be a mixture of markets stalls featuring arts and crafts. Local music will also be a … [Read more...]

Tilba Real Dairy Cheese

    Tilba Real Dairy cheese is available at Durras North For the past 15 years, we have been stocking "Tilba Real Dairy Cheese" which is made locally in the Tilba-Tilba Valley, about an hour and a half drive south from Durras North. It is a family … [Read more...]

Tree loppers look after our trees

Having our park surrounded by the bushland of Murramarang National Park and towering spotted gums within our park means regular maintenance of our vegetation.  Tree loppers regularly check and service our trees. Generally this involves the removal of some … [Read more...]