Overview
In a year that's seen us all pondering holidays close to home, the New South Wales National Parks department has just gifted the state's residents another new reason to book a local trip. It already gave everyone three great excuses to enjoy a local getaway back in September, courtesy of three refurbished cottages in supremely impressive locations — and now it has added another beach house, in Murramarang National Park, to the list.
You'll find Judges House in Yellow Rock on the south coast. Wondering about the name? It was owned by a Supreme Court judge and used as a family getaway, before being given to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. And, because it sits within a 30-minute drive from Batemans Bay, it's a nifty choice if you want to feel secluded but also don't want to be too far from the rest of the world.
Thanks to that location, Judges House boasts views out across Batemans Bay — and you'll have access to a beach while also being surrounded by bushland. So, it's a best-of-both-worlds kind of deal, if you can't choose between a coastal holiday and trees as far as the eye can see.
John Spencer, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Here, for between $350–$450 per night — with a seven-night minimum stay — you can vacation in a group of up to six. The self-contained three-bedroom abode also comes with a fully equipped kitchen, indoor and outdoor toilets and showers, an open-plan living space, a big wraparound deck and an outdoor barbecue.
In terms of things to do, swimming ranks high on the list, as does kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Or, you can wander through walking tracks that trek through coastal bushland, and also head to the national park's rocky coves — and spot birds, dolphins and whales in the process.
Judges House is now available for bookings. For more information, or to make a reservation, head to the NSW National Parks website.
Images: John Spencer, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.