Perfect as a base from which to explore the beautiful Shoalhaven region on NSW’s Southern Sapphire Coast,
Discovery Parks – Burrill Lake, Ulladulla gives visitors easy access to water sports on the lake or beach, heritage walks, nature reserves, and fabulous food and drink experiences.
Offering accommodation that not only fronts the popular and family-friendly Burrill Lake, Dolphin Point surf beach is only a short walk away. Add its own 18-hole mini golf course, not one but TWO resort-style pools and THREE children’s playgrounds and this property is a holiday hole-in-one! For those with little ones especially, you might have trouble dragging them out of the park itself.
Canoe hire is available for a paddle on the lake, which is ideal for anyone with even the smallest of boats, an SUP, kayak or the most basic of fishing set ups. Also well-known for its native flora and fauna, daily bird-feeding sessions are popular here, and it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled for the local population of kangaroos.
Located a straight-forward three-hour drive south of Sydney, the park is set on 26-acres of manicured gardens and offers a wide range of accommodation suitable for families, couples and solo travellers. Choose from self-contained villas, cottages, or if you’re a camper or caravanner, spacious pet-friendly powered sites that will set you up for a memorable holiday in one of Australia’s most popular destinations.
As an important fishing port since the 1850s, Ulladulla is famed for its variety of fresh seafood and is home to the monthly Ulladulla Wharf Markets, which are well worth a visit. Water sports like stand-up paddle boarding, boating and swimming are popular here, and there is a regular influx of surfers come summertime.
Jervis Bay and Sussex Inlet are less than an hour’s drive away and make a great day trip from the park. Follow the White Sands Walk along the coastline and stop for a picnic at the secluded Blenheim Beach. Catch a wave all year round at Mollymook and Culburra beaches or explore the calmer sunset waters with a stand-up paddleboard adventure.
Bushwalking is also popular here given the proximity to walks in places like Morton National Park, which offer panoramic views of the entire region. Coomee Nulunga Cultural Trail is another fascinating walk which winds its way to Rennies Beach, a southeast facing surf spot.
Nearby food and drink experiences include The Treehouse Café which is focused on local wholefoods, while OceanVibe overlooks the harbour and is a popular breakfast spot with something for the whole family. Not far from here is Cupitt’s Estate which has a winery, brewery and a stylish kitchen using produce sourced from its own kitchen garden.
Overall,
Discovery Parks – Burrill Lake, Ulladulla earns its popularity in this part of NSW’s stunning south coast. A true diamond of the Shoalhaven.
