Durras Lake Discovery Trail

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-35.633575,150.2918612)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Princes Highway, A1, Benandarah. Turn on to Mount Agony Road then drive for 5 km Turn sharp right onto North Durras Road and drive for another 2.3 km Keep right onto Lake Road and drive for another 2 km Keep right onto Lake Road and drive for another 105 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 120 m pass the car park (6 m on your left).
	After another 30 m turn right. After another 255 m head through/around the gate. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 6 m turn right. After another 320 m head up the 3 surface\|metal_grid steps (about 3 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 75 m come to the viewpoint (5 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the tower lookout. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Turn right. After another 890 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 50 m come to the end.

Side trip to the tower lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 7 m cross the bridge Then head up the 18 surface\|wood steps
	After another 10 m come to the end. Then cross the bridge Then head down the 18 surface\|wood steps A viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Durras Lake Discovery Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.7 km
Time	30 min to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Batemans Bay Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  22°C
  Showers increasing.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers in the north, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 18 and 22.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the north, slight chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 20.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  10°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day then tending northerly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  12°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower near the Victorian border, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Murramarang National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 23rd of July 2024 to Thursday 23rd January 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes to help protect endangered Shorebirds.
  The program will take place in Conjola NP, Meroo NP, Murramarang NP and Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Please contact the local Ulladulla NPWS area office for more information on 44549500.
  
  Safety alerts: Wet and muddy roads
  Unsealed roads and vehicle tracks in Murramarang National Park may have significant erosion and damaged sections. A high clearance vehicle and/or 4WD may be required.
  North Head Road and the Old Coast Road remain suitable for 2WD vehicles. Road conditions may change at short notice. Take care and drive safely.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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