Princes Highway

Lake Tabourie, South Coast, NSW

All this and lorikeets too!

As you approach Lake Tabourie Tourist Park through the bush, a feeling of peace and seclusion settles over you … and then the bush opens out to the panorama of lake, island and unspoiled beach.  Nestled within these gorgeous surrounds are the cabins, campsites and group facilities of the Tourist Park, and you just know that you and your family are in for a treat.

Overall rating?                        Excellent

What makes Lake Tabourie Tourist Park different?

Being so close to the sea in such a tranquil, yet well-equipped park that boasts all the amenities you could need, and a few you didn’t know you needed.  The regular visits of the lorikeets and other parrots makes you realize how close to nature you are, without sacrificing any of the creature comforts.

Accommodation overview

The spacious Beach Cabins are self-contained with everything you need for a great holiday, including kitchen facilities, linen and towels, 2 TVs, a DVD/video player, cutlery and crockery and other bits and pieces.  There are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with 4 bunks and there is a separate bathroom and toilet.

There is also a spa, BBQ, large deck overlooking the lake and sea with 180 degree views and direct beach frontage.  Some of the other cabins are smaller and have a more limited outlook than the Beach Cabins.

Facilities overview

Other facilities include a group bungalow camp with accommodates about 60 people, toilet/shower block, the “Woolshed” which seats 300, two great kids’ playgrounds which are well-fenced and have a child-proof gate, tennis court, mini-golf, canoes, camp kitchens, a shop, internet access and for those who want to make their holiday something really out of the ordinary … limousine hire, so you can arrive in a Rolls, if the that takes your fancy.

The park really has everything you need to ensure the perfect family holiday.

Location

Lake Tabourie is around 3 hours from Sydney via the Pacific Highway and about 2 hours from Canberra via Clyde Mountain and the King’s Highway.

Suitable for children?  Yes, a paradise of things to do for children.

Suitable for pets?        No, only guide dogs and companion animals permitted.

Wheelchair access?    Yes, there is 1 fully accessible cabin.  Another cabin has a ramp, however no accessible bathroom.  Other cabins have steps, but a number are very roomy.

Perfect for

Beach walking, bush walking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, tennis … the list goes on.  And if you feel like venturing outside the park, the many choices include Ulladulla, the historic village of Milton, Burrill Lake with its’ flat-bottomed cruise boat, Mogo Zoo, Pigeon House Mountain, Batemans Bay and its array of shops and restaurants … and that is just the start!

Why stay longer?

There is so much to do for the family and it is all so close by.  A week would flash by without even leaving Lake Tabourie Tourist Park, yet there is so much on offer within 10 minutes drive that you would be mad not to explore the surrounding region.

Why you wouldn’t stay longer?

It can be very crowded in the peak season as it is so close to Canberra that summer is full of people enjoying long weekend breaks.  The nighttime curfew was not always strictly observed, which can make it noisy for young children to sleep.

Prices

Off Peak Beach House rates:

$340 for two people for two night stay.

$870 for two people for a week.

Other Cabins Start at $150 for two nights for 6 people

Peak season (Christmas holidays) Beach House rates:

$1715 for the week

About the reviewer

Bruce Mumford lives at Burrawang in the NSW Southern Highlands with his wife Louise and sons, Ashley and Rohan.  He was formerly an English, History and Drama teacher at high schools in Forbes, Nowra and Moss Vale.  In 1990 Bruce was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and he is currently a Disabled Travel Consultant.  Since Bruce's retirement from full-time teaching, the family has travelled widely in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and overseas.

Bruce stayed with his wife, children and parents and thoroughly enjoyed their stay.  Bruce is a wheelchair traveller and said one of his favourite activities was enjoying a drink on the verandah while feeding the lorikeets and drinking in the views.