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	On Lake Road (-35.6335499,150.291728)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Princes Highway, Benandarah, head east along Mount Agony Road; After 5km, turn right on to North Durras Road East Lynne. After another 5km, turn right on to Durras Road Durras North. After another 150m, come to the trackhead on Durras Road Durras North.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from, Durras North) by heading west along Lake Road. You will also find a seatand a parking area here. After another 40m, pass Discovery Trail seat (15m on the left). Then almost immediately, pass a parking area (5m on the left).
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection, with & Lake Road) continue straight, to follow Lake Road.
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection, with Lake Road & Durras Lake Discovery Trail) bear right, to follow the Durras Lake Discovery Trail.
	After another 80m, (at the 3-way intersection) turn right, to stay on the Durras Lake Discovery Trail. After another 200m, head around the gate. After another 20m, cross the metal grid bridge.
	After another 20m, (at the 3-way intersection) turn right, to stay on the Durras Lake Discovery Trail. After another 300m, head down the steps. Then almost immediately, cross the metal grid bridge. After another 60m pass a lookout (on the left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the tower lookout. To start this optional side trip bear left here. When you have finished this side trip, head back to the main route and bear left to continue. Details below. Then (at the 3-way intersection) turn right, to stay on the Durras Lake Discovery Trail. After another 550m, pass Discovery Trail seat (on your right). After another 250m, head around the gate.
	After another 100m, (at the 3-way intersection, with Durras Lake Discovery Trail & Lake Road) turn left, to follow Lake Road.
	After another 50m you come to the end, Durras North.

Side trip to the tower lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this sidetrip bear left (from, Durras North) by heading east along the Durras Lake Discovery Trail. Then almost immediately, cross the wooden bridge.
	After another 10m this sidetrip ends, Durras North. There is a lookout here. Then almost immediately pass a lookout (on the left).

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.7km
Time	30 mins to 1 hr 30 mins

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)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There are two on route, 1.3km apart, the first is 40m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	40m	Discovery Trail
Seat	1.3km	Discovery Trail

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Batemans Bay Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  18°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Areas of frost and the chance of fog this morning. Sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 18.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  2°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Slight chance of a shower in the north, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 16.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost about the coastal ranges. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then tending north to northwesterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 16.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  6°C → 19°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then tending north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 24 July
  
  4°C → 16°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 25 July
  
  3°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Murramarang National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Murramarang South Coast Walk closed
  The MSCW was extensively damaged by recent storms and is closed pending a thorough safety assessment
  
  Closed areas: Murramarang South Coast Walk Closed
  Murramarang South Coast Walk is closed due to extensive damage by recent storms, reopening 31 August 2025 pending a thorough safety assessment.
  
  Closed areas: Depot Beach Rainforest Walk Closed
  Walking track is closed due to storm damage
  
  Closed areas: Depot Beach cabins and Depot Beach campground closed
  Depot Beach campground and Depot Beach cabins are closed for maintenance until Sunday 31 August. The Depot Beach campground office will also be closed.
  If you’re staying at Pebbly Beach campground, Pebbly Beach cabins, Judges House or Yellow Rock Beach House during this period – you can contact the Pretty Beach campground office on 02 4457 2019 if you have a problem and need to speak to staff.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Safety alerts: Durras Lake is open to the ocean
  Durras Lake is currently open to the ocean
  Murramarang South Coast Walkers be advised that walking across the lake opening is potentially dangerous.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  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 3rd March 2025 to 3rd September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and/or foxes.
  
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock and will take place in:
  
  Morton National Park (including: 12 Mile Road, Croobyar/Kingiman, Touga/Tolwong, Little Forest Plateau, Redground, Endrick and Sassafras)
  Conjola National Park
  Murramarang National Park
  Parma Nature Reserve
  Jerrawangala National Park
  Colymea SCA
  Bees Nest Nature Reserve
  
  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 NPWS Nowra Office on 44286300 or NPWS Ulladulla on 44549500 for more information.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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