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...]
Australian Goannas or Lace Monitors
October 22, 2012 by
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 Lake Opens to the ocean after big South Coast storm
October 12, 2012 by
After being closed for a relatively short time, Durras Lake opened up naturally to the ocean at Durras North at 3pm, 12th October, 2012. The Lake had closed up on the 2nd August after being opened manually on the 26th June, 2011. Durras Lake is one of the most … [Read more...]
Batemans Bay Camping Show
October 11, 2012 by
The South Coast Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo is on at Batemans Bay from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th November, 2013. If you stay in a Cottage, Cabin or Campsite at Durras Lake North Holiday Park, we'll refund the cost of your tickets to this Batemans Bay Camping … [Read more...]
Focus on Photography Weekend 2012
October 3, 2012 by
It is on again! Our Focus on Photography Weekend course set in the heart of the Murramarang National Park. A chance for you to improve your photography skills with guidance from two of the best photographers on the south coast, June Andersen and Cody Buchert. We … [Read more...]
National Park Camping South Coast NSW
August 29, 2012 by
Think of a camping site. Now think of that site being surrounded by bushland. Where the most frequent visitors are kangaroos, extensive birdlife, possums and other wildlife. Now imagine this place being within a short walking distance of a Lake and Beach. And … [Read more...]
Durras North Winter Testimonials-International Guests provide Durras Reviews
August 15, 2012 by
We hope you all enjoyed the London Olympics with all those nations competing in such a wonderful event. Here at Durras North, it was also like the Olympics over the past fortnight with visitors from a wide variety of countries. Our winter testimonial video features … [Read more...]
Baby Kangaroo has a look at Durras North
August 1, 2012 by
An excellent photo taken by a young guest over the July school holidays- Kiana Main. Well done Kiana on such a great shot. No doubt we'll have a few more baby kangaroos starting to make an appearance - however if they have any sense, they will stay in the pouch … [Read more...]
Is Durras Australia the best Durras in the World?
June 20, 2012 by
Did you know that apart from Durras in Australia, there is a Duras in France, a Durres in Albania and a Durrus in Ireland. We thought we should find out which is the best so over the past 10 years, we've been on a mission to find out. See the results here of which … [Read more...]
Batemans Bay Camping? Instead, consider Durras North for a more authentic camping experience.
May 6, 2012 by
A great way to experience the NSW South Coast, is to have a Batemans Bay Camping holiday. Batemans Bay is a 2 hour drive from Canberra or 4 hours from Sydney. There are no specific Batemans Bay camping grounds but campsites are available at most of the caravan … [Read more...]
