Laurieton: Trails, Water and Play

Laurieton offers a range of ways to make your holiday active and varied: the approximately 11-kilometre Beach to Beach Shared Path connects the town with North Haven and Dunbogan on Camden Haven. At the Camden Haven River, Bruce Porter Reserve and the riverfront path invite you to enjoy a different kind of outing; Laurieton Play Space focuses on waterside play. Those seeking a challenging hike will find another option in the Laurieton Track. For families, choosing a holiday rental in Laurieton therefore depends above all on which of these experiences they want to shape their holiday.

A Longer Route Through Camden Haven

The Beach to Beach Shared Path is a route for active transport and recreation. At approximately 11 kilometres long, and connecting North Haven, Laurieton and Dunbogan, it has a distinct place in your day’s plans. If you would like to include the path, you can consider whether a longer route suits your travel plans.

A Break at the Camden Haven River

Bruce Porter Reserve is located on the banks of the Camden Haven River and has a boat ramp providing access to the river. The reserve has flat grassy areas, covered picnic tables, parking and toilets. This means you can enjoy both open grassy areas and a covered place to take a break during a riverside visit. Locals often use the riverfront path for exercise and walking their dogs. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you can make the reserve a focus of your outing; the path also appeals to people who want to get active or walk their dog.

Play Options for Families

Laurieton Play Space is located by the water and offers children and families a place to play, explore and enjoy nature. The equipment includes a combined climbing and slide structure, five swings and in-ground trampolines. A double flying fox has an accessible seat. There is also a pelican spring rider and a log obstacle course. The different facilities offer a variety of ways to play: climbing, sliding, swinging, jumping and trying out the obstacle course. Families can choose the playground as an activity in its own right, rather than focusing their stay exclusively on longer routes or hikes.

Take a Challenging Hike or Explore the Local Culture

The Laurieton Track runs from Laurieton to the picnic area at Dooragan Summit on North Brother Mountain. It is described as a challenging walking track, making it a clear contrast to a visit to the playground or a walk along the riverfront. If you would like to include this hike in your trip, take its challenging nature into account when planning your day.

The Laurieton School of Arts adds a cultural touch. The single-storey timber building was built in 1911 and is of state heritage significance. It complements the nature-based and active experiences with a historic place in town. When choosing a holiday rental or holiday house in Laurieton, you can therefore first decide whether shared playtime, an outing by the river, the longer route, the challenging hike or a cultural focus best suits your holiday.

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