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Durras Lake Discovery Trail Walk (1.7km)

Murramarang National Park

New South Wales

1.7km

45 mins

Grade 3

Circuit

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Discover the beauty of Murramarang National Park on the Durras Lake Discovery Trail, a 1.7km moderate Grade 3 circuit hike. This family-friendly trail takes you through majestic spotted gum trees, rare rainforests, and offers wildlife spotting opportunities. Complete with informative displays, a lookout tower, stepping stones, and a log walk, this hike, located on the NSW South Coast, is a perfect 45-minute adventure. Don't forget to extend your journey with the adjoining Lake Walk or enjoy a serene picnic under the spotted gums.

Max elevation: 49m

Min elevation: 27m

Total Ascent: 39m

Hike overview


Track grade


Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

Practical information


Walk map and GPX file

Durras Lake Discovery Trail Walk (1.7km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Murramarang National Park.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Batemans Bay, Bawley Point, Kioloa, Maloneys Beach, Malua Bay, Milton, Moruya, Narooma, Nelligen, North Durras, Tomakin, Ulladulla

About the region


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Acknowledgement of Country

Durras lake discovery trail walk (1. 7km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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