Burrill Lake: Lake, Trails and Water

Lake, coast and trails around Burrill Lake

Burrill Lake offers a range of ways to spend time outdoors: crystal-clear water lies at Lions Park, while to the west, views stretch across the lake to Pigeon House Mountain and distinctive bushland. Burrill Beach runs along the water at the entrance to the lake, with a picnic area behind the beach. These impressions can help you decide where to stay: would you like to explore the waterways, plan a walk, or combine an outing with a picnic?

Waterways and activities

At Burrill Lake, you can explore the waterways by boat, kayak, paddleboard or water skis. Fishing is another option; the lake has excellent fishing spots. The different activities appeal to different interests: on the water, the focus is on movement and exploration, while fishing offers a distinct way to spend time by the lake. Before choosing holiday accommodation or a holiday home in Burrill Lake, you can consider what kind of stay matters to you. Your choice of location can reflect your travel plans without any single activity having to define your stay.

The local water ski club has its own picnic area and boat ramp. These facilities belong to the club; they are separate from the general water activities described at the lake. Knowing the difference can help you distinguish water skiing from the activities of other visitors. The view offers another way to experience the area: the westward outlook across the lake to Pigeon House Mountain and the bushland puts the landscape and surroundings in focus, rather than presupposing a particular water sport.

Giriwa walking track and cultural heritage

The Giriwa walking track runs for 3 km along the southern shore of the lake. It starts at the Burrill Lake East picnic area at the end of Burrill Lake Drive and continues to the Western Arm picnic area. The track offers a rich Aboriginal cultural heritage. Its length, starting point, route along the southern shore and destination give you practical guidance if you would like to include a walk in your trip. Those with a particular interest in cultural heritage will find a different focus here than in the water activities. You can also treat the described route as a stand-alone activity, without assigning it a walking time or difficulty level that has not been specified.

Playground, picnics and local seafood

McDonald Parade Reserve has a new playground right by the lake. The upgraded play equipment is designed to encourage physical activity, imagination and social interaction. The soft surface and bark mulch provide fall protection. For travellers who would like to include a playground visit in their time by the lake, the reserve is a distinct point of interest alongside the walking track and water sports.

There is also a picnic area behind Burrill Beach for an outdoor break. Visitors can enjoy fresh local seafood at the Burrill Lake Fish and Chip Shop. The beach picnic area and local fish-and-chip shop therefore offer two different options for a meal or break: the area behind the beach and the shop’s offerings. Along with the playground and the water ski club’s picnic area, these are several distinct named places, not one shared area.

If you want to make water activities a priority, you can consider the options mentioned at the lake; for a stronger focus on landscape and cultural heritage, the westward views and the Giriwa walking track are interesting themes. The playground and picnic areas offer other points of interest. First, consider which experiences you prefer during your stay; this does not determine the specific amenities of any accommodation.

Discover more places

For more travel ideas, also discover Greenwell Point, Nowra, Bellawongarah, Berry, Bangalee, Bawley Point, Narrawallee and Culburra Beach.

For the broader travel overview: Shoalhaven City Council.