The lake was mechanically opened on Tuesday 25 August following very heavy rain due to an "East Coast Low". For example, Ulladulla had 273mm of rain in two days. The Mt Agony Road was cut in three places as the waters rose quickly on Tuesday afternoon. At … [Read more...]
Durras Lake opens to the Ocean June 27 2013
June 28, 2013 by
Durras Lake is open to the ocean once again. It closed on the 16th June and just 11 days later, reopened on the 27th June, 2013. This is the shortest time between openings for at least 30 years. Following very heavy rain over a few days, the Lake opened naturally. … [Read more...]
Prawning in Durras Lake
August 28, 2011 by
Prawning in Durras Lake is now possible as the lake is open to the ocean. It is easy and a lot of fun. But you must do it in the dark! Watch our video below for tips on how to go prawning with just a small hand net, a bucket and a prawning light. Just … [Read more...]
Kayaking & Kayak hire
July 21, 2011 by
Durras Lake is one of the most pristine lakes in NSW and is part of the Batemans Marine Park. No visit to Durras North is complete without exploring the lake by kayak or bushwalking. https://youtu.be/BUrycn34x5I If you don't have your own kayak, … [Read more...]
Durras Lake Opening
June 21, 2011 by
Durras Lake is not always open to the ocean. Generally the entrance closes and opens every 2-3 years depending upon rainfall and the ocean. The last time it opened was 21st June 2011. This time it was opened mechanically so we were able to give everyone plenty of … [Read more...]
