Activities at Lyrebird Dell, South Durras
Lyrebird Dell holiday cottage is only 15 minutes drive away from Batemans Bay, positioned in the perfect spot to enjoy a whole range of holiday activities, including birdwatching, bushwalking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, surfing and whalewatching.
Beaches
Venture down to the beach (only five minutes walk away) and enjoy kilometres of quiet sandy beaches, rockpools, headlands, daily views of dolphins swimming in the bay and regular sightings of whales on their annual migration (both in June and July, and then again in October and November). The beach at South Durras is fairly quiet at the southern end (ideal for kids), but good surfing at the northern end.
For the more adventurous, there are a whole chain of private beaches tucked away in the section of Murramarang National Park just south of Lyrebird Dell.
Sea kayaking and canoeing
Lyrebird Dell offer special accommodation and kayaking packages in conjunction with Bay & Beyond Sea Kayak Tours, where we include a morning or afternoon half-day tour of Durras Lake as part of your holiday tariff. Bay & Beyond are a highly accredited business offering a wide range of kayaking experiences, everything from sunset tours on Durras Lake to sea-kayaking in the open ocean. These tours are highly recommended --- a great way to discover more about Durras and the natural environment. Children are welcome. For bookings, phone 4478 7777 or visit www.bayandbeyond.com.au.
Cycling
You're welcome to borrow the two mountain bikes that come with Lyrebird Dell and explore the labyrinth of fantastic bike tracks around South Durras, Durras Lake and Murramarang National Park.
Shopping
Beautiful Bateman's Bay is only 15 minutes drive away, with lots of shopping, seafood, movies and holiday activities. For quirky gifts, interesting art and a variety of cafes, drive a little further south (about 10 minutes) to the pretty town of Mogo. |
Fishing and boating
Make your way over to Durras Lake (2 km away) and discover one of the most pristine inland waterways in NSW. Go fishing for the plentiful flathead, garfish and blue swimmer crabs.
Bushwalking
South Durras is a bushwalker’s paradise. We supply you with maps, bushwalking books, a thermos and a water bottle - all you have do is the walking!
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Wining and Dining
In South Durras, you can eat at Murramarang Resort,
where the restaurant serves straightforward Aussie tucker, including an
a-la-carte menu and a kids menu. Phone (02) 4478 6355. Alternatively,
the Forest Gallery (on the left as you head back towards the
highway) specialises in fresh, local produce and are usually open
during the day for tea, coffee and light lunches (licensed or BYO).
Phone: (02) 4478 6161.
For a wider range of gastronomic experiences, we recommend:
- Ploys at Tuross. Ploys is an a-la-Carte restaurant and winner of the best new restaurant in the South Coast Region. You can find Ploys in Trafalgar Road at Tuross Head, but do book ahead: (02) 4473 6203.
- On the Pier (www.onthepier.com.au). On the waterfront (Old Punt Road) at Batemans Bay, Jamesons on the Pier offers seafood and a-la-carte, and has been listed in the SMH Good Food Guide for the last eight years. Phone 4472 6405.
- Corrigans Cove Restaurant (www.corriganscove.com.au) Corrigans Cove Restaurant is found in Beach Road at Batehaven and specialises in Australian Native Cuisine.
Other activities close to South Durras:
Narooma Charters: www.naroomacharters.com.au
One of the highlights of South Coast eco-tourism is undoubtedly a tour to Montague Island Nature Reserve, with its resident seal colony and heritage buildings. Along the way you may encounter pods of migrating whales (Sept to Nov), vast schools of friendly dolphins, basking sunfish, manta rays, or acres of pelagic fish.
Narooma Charters also run whale watching tours from September through to November. Pods of up to 10 whales are not uncommon and often swim to the boat where they seem curious about the people watching them. Each pod of whales stops in the area for up to two weeks on their southern migration. For bookings, phone 4476 2240.
Mogo Zoo (www.mogozoo.com.au)
Mogo Zoo is a privately owned Zoo situated 10km south of Batemans Bay in the picturesque and historic gold mining village of Mogo. The zoo is committed to the survival of endangered animals and provides world standard facilities for over 100 animals of more than 35 rare and exotic species. The zoo is open seven days a week, from 9am to 5pm. Phone 02 4474 4930.
Old Mogo Town (www.oldmogotown.com.au)
Travel back in time and wander through this historic town with its old buildings and antique machinery, on 4.5 hectares surrounded by State Forest. Phone 4474 2123.
Galleries
The South Coast is a haven for artists, as you’ll be able to see as you come across a gallery, studio or pottery in almost every town. Some spots worth visiting include:
Other accommodation in South Durras:
www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/nsw/south-coast/south-durras
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Moruya River Boatshed (4474 3186)
Moruya River Boatshed provides clean reliable aluminium boats for up to eight people, suitable for fishing or self drive scenic cruising (no boat or fishing licence required). Fishing gear is available for sale or hire along with advice on good fishing, picnic spots and birdlife. Explore the natural splendour of the mighty Moruya River.
Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens (www.erbg.org.au)
These botanic gardens are in a 42 hectare forest, just five kilometres south of Batemans Bay, and grow and display plants which occur naturally in the region. As well as display gardens, there are walking tracks, picnic areas, a visitor’s centre and a café. A lovely way to spend an afternoon. |
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