South Durras to Murramarang National Park
Approximately 17km north of Batemans Bay
Take in spectacular coastal and lake views and feel the majesty and peace of the magical spotted gums as you ride through these forests, with only the sweet calls of the native birds to keep you company. Along the Old Coast Road it’s common to see lyrebirds. To find one of the best whale-viewing platforms in the area once at North Head go through the camp ground to the walking track.
ROUTE: Dur 1 - Spotted Gum TrailDISTANCE: 24 kmGRADE: easy at start then moderateVERTICAL ASCENT : 360mSUITABLE: Mountain bikes or hybrids
The 24km ride has an easy section at the start and becomes hilly in the middle section. The start is at the Durras Sports Ground. The route heads north through the village streets to the Durras Lake boat ramp, then along the lake foreshore along a track in front of the caravan park. It then heads back through the village streets to the ocean boat ramp. Next is a journey through the forest to North Head with its great views of the Tollgate Islands and Batemans Bay beyond.
The return follows a similar route back to the village.
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Cumulative |
Distance |
Notes |
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0km START |
0km |
Ride STARTS at the Sports Ground, public toilets and a car park are located there. |
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0.08km |
0.08km |
Leave the Sports Ground and cross Durras Dr into Durras Lake Rd |
|
0.91km |
0.82km |
Turn left into Lakeside Dr |
|
1.39km |
0.48km |
Pass Boomerang Ave on right |
|
1.74km |
0.35km |
Stop at Boat Ramp to view the Lake. This is a pristine waterway, surrounded by National Park, that is generally closed to the ocean. |
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1.84km |
0.1km |
Turn left up First St. |
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1.94km |
0.10km |
Turn right into Canberra Ave |
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2.4km |
0.46km |
Turn left into Lakeside Dr |
|
2.6km |
0.13km |
Turn right into Durras Lake Dr. |
|
3.37km |
0.77km |
Turn left into Durras Rd |
|
3.61km |
0.24km |
Turn left into the headland reserve for good views north and south |
|
3.92km |
0.31km |
Exit reserve and turn left along Dilkera St |
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4.13km |
0.21km |
Pass Allambee St on right. Follow Dilkera St down the hill |
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4.39km |
0.26km |
Turn left into Banyandah St |
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4.59km |
0.2km |
Pass Corilla St on right. The General Store with coffee shop and takeaway is in that street. |
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5.35km |
0.76km |
Turn left down boat ramp access road, with Murramarang Resort on your right |
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5.55km |
0.20km |
Cycle on to beach for view north of Beagle Bay. Then retrace route back to Banyandah St |
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5.75km |
0.20km |
Turn left into Banyandah St proceed past Murramarang Resort entrance and take left fork, at the start of the gravel roads, out to Wasp Head. |
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6.05 |
0.30km |
Go straight ahead passed gravel road on left. |
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6.15km |
0.4km |
At car park at Wasp Headland follow Wasp Head walking trail sign through the trees to the North East. |
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6.4km |
0.25km |
There are great views north and south from Wasp Headland. Retrace route to Car Park. |
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6.65km |
0.25km |
At car park retrace route back to Old Coast Rd intersection |
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7.05km |
0.4km |
Take sharp turn left into Old Coast Rd |
|
8.25km |
1.2km |
There are tracks to beaches and headlands along this next section of the ride that can be enjoyed as a diversion. Otherwise stay on the Old Coast Rd and follow signs to North Head |
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9.65km |
1.4km |
Richmond Beach Car Park on left, follow the sign to Nth Head up the hill |
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10.75km |
1.1km |
Oakey Beach Car Park straight ahead. Follow road to the right |
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11.65km |
0.90km |
Turn left to go to Nth Head. It is mainly downhill to Nth Head from here which means you have to climb back up again on the return. This is therefore a possible turn around point if you are feeling tired and return via the same route as the outward journey. Look at Cue Sheet below from the 17.85km point |
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12.45km |
0.8km |
Follow the road to the left to Nth Head Camping Area. Road on the right is signposted as No Through Rd |
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14.65km |
2.2km |
North Head Car Park and Camping area (up to the East). Toilet in Camping area. Viewing platform at southern end of car park. Great view of the entrance to Batemans Bay and the Tollgates. Return from this point back up Nth Head Rd |
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15.45km |
0.80km |
Bear left at intersection with gravel road on right. |
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17.85km |
3.2km |
Turn right at top of hill to return to Sth Durras Village by the same route as your outward journey. Murramarang Resort is a good place for coffee. |
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23.45km |
5.6km |
Turn left into Corilla St past the General Store, another coffee opportunity |
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23.55km |
0.10km |
Turn right into Village Rd |
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23.85 |
0.30km |
At right hand bend proceed straight ahead on to shared pathway through reserve and over timber bridge. |
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24.25km |
0.40km |
FINISH |
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CYCLING
SAFETY TIPS
- Wear an approved helmet andr bright clothing to make you more visible.
- Even on the quiet gravel roads it is important to keep to the left as vehicles can be encountered unexpectedly on bends.
- Cycle in single file on busy roads, and particularly adjacent to unbroken double lines and any winding road with poor visibility.
- Riding two abreast is allowed on quieter stretches. You must not ride more than 1.5m apart.
- Carry a tool kit with spare tube and pump.
- Make sure you take plenty of water with you.
- Wear gloves to protect your hands.
- Don't forget the sunscreen ands sunglasses
- Be careful on gravel surfaces, by not braking or turning suddenly.
- Gravel roads may have pot holes, scours, waterholes, corrugations, loose or slippery surfaces, so ride to the conditions.
Cycling and Cycleways Brochure3.48 MB PDF
Eurobodalla has 32 kilometres of cycleways. These are detailed with maps in this brochure, also available at the Visitor Centres, or by phone 1800 802 528.
