South Durras, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South DurrasNew South Wales |
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 South Durras
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 341 (2016 census) | ||||||||
| • Density | 106.10/km2 (274.8/sq mi) | ||||||||
| Established | 1937 | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2536 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | ||||||||
| Area | 3.214 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Eurobodalla Shire | ||||||||
| Region | South Coast | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bega | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Gilmore | ||||||||
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South Durras is a small village located on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 280 kilometres south of Sydney. You can also find it 15 kilometres north of Batemans Bay. This village is part of the Eurobodalla Shire local government area. The entire village is surrounded by the amazing Murramarang National Park.
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A Look at South Durras's Past
Before European settlers arrived, the land around South Durras was home to the Yuin people. Their traditional lands covered a large part of the South Coast of New South Wales. Just north of South Durras, in the Murramarang Aboriginal Area, there is a very old site. It is believed to be the largest midden (a pile of shells and other waste from past meals) on the South Coast.
The first land grant in this area was given to John Whitehead McNee in 1840. The name "Durras" was already used to describe the region back then. For about 90 years, the main activity here was cutting timber. There was a timber mill at Wasp Head. But when the mill closed in 1929, people started thinking about other ways to use the land.
In 1937, the land south of Durras Creek was divided into smaller plots. This created the village of Durras. It became known as South Durras later on. This happened after another settlement was built north of Durras Lake. In the 1940s and 1950s, the village grew. A school, a post office, and a store were opened. Electricity was finally brought to the town in 1960.
Exploring South Durras's Coastline
The southern part of the wide bay here is called Beagle Bay. It has two lovely beaches, Mills Beach and Cookies Beach. Beagle Bay stretches south to Wasp Head. Wasp Head is a famous geological spot. It marks the southern edge of the Sydney Basin rock layers. On the southern side of Wasp Head, you'll find Wobbegong Bay.
Fun Things to Do in South Durras
There are many exciting things to see and do in South Durras:
- The Murramarang National Park is right next to South Durras. It's perfect for exploring nature.
- The beach at South Durras has cool tidal rock pools. You can find small sea creatures living in them.
- You might even see kangaroos grazing very close to the beach!
- There's lots of wildlife around, including colourful parrots and large goannas.
- A campground is located in the bush right behind the beach. It's a great place to stay.
Who Lives in South Durras?
According to the 2016 census, South Durras had a population of 341 people. However, during the summer months, many visitors come to the village. This makes the population grow a lot!
Local Climate and Weather
The climate in South Durras is made milder by the nearby sea. This means it has warm summers and mild, sunny winters. However, winter nights can be quite cold. Thunderstorms can happen between November and March. The most rain usually falls during the summer.
