Burrill Lake

Burrill Lake is a quiet, picturesque lake and ocean resort, a few minutes south of Ulladulla; most of its shores are lined with natural bushland. Burrill offers windsurfing, canoeing, ocean and lake fishing, water skiing, ocean and lake swimming and leisure pursuits including bike tracks, picnic and bar-a-que facilities at the Lions Parks just south of the Bridge or a visit to the Tabourie Museum, 6km south along the Princes Highway.

Come along and help feed the birds (Rainbow Lorikeets) at Big4 Bungalow Park Ph: (02) 4455-1621 email - 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time and 4:00 pm Daylight Saving Time. The park fronts Burrill Lake and includes on site recreational facilities such as Mini Golf which is also opened to the general public.

Renowned glass artist Mark Galton breathes life into molten glass through fire, colour and passion, which he transforms into individual works of art. His highway studio and gallery one is welcomed to view Mark creating and demonstrating the ancient traditions of glassworking. They can then stroll next door to The Hot Glass Gallery and view finished pieces. Mark Galton can be found at 109 Princes Hwy, Burrill Lake - north of the bridge.

The award winning Laguna D’Zur International Resturant is located at Burrill Lake with a menu thats offers multi cultural cuisine with exceptional attention to detail and true unique elements to A-La-Carte Dining. Dont forget to choose buy wine for your meal at Burrill Lake Cellars

The estuary at Burrill Lake plays an important ecological role which must not be compromised by inadequate planning. Therefore, thorough research of environmental issues of Burrill Lake will be included in a Management policy that is currently being developed by Local Environmental Consultants Peter Spurway & Associates, A public meeting will be held to present the Draft Management Policy to the community and tourism operators.

History
Burrill Lake became established as a popular tourist centre during the early 1920s, when there were only four permanent dwellings. Before there was any township, a 'canvas city' would spring up at holiday times. During the Christmas season of 1922, Mr. and Mrs Phillip Butson began catering for the needs of the campers, from their farm west of the pine forest.

The Ireland family were the first white settlers, possibly as early as the 1840s, when they lived near the shore on the south side of the lake, in a house on the hill above what is now the Bungalow Caravan Park. They established a timber mill, on the site now occupied by the tennis court. Bullock teams were used to haul the timber around the property to the mill where it was sawn, mostly by hand, for building local homes.

The north side of the lake extending down to the mouth, was settled by Robert James Cooper, who built a house under the hill alongside the shores of the channel. Coral trees and pines were planted around the house, and they are still there today. During the 1920s, the Cooper Estate was subdivided, and is today the township of Burrill Lake. The bridge across the lake had been built in 1881.

Burrill Primary School in Woodstock Road south west of the lake, operated from 1876 until 1934, and it was demolished in 1947. Burrill Lake school which opened in 1898, closed in 1903.

The principal industry in the district was timber, and one of the mills was on the site of the open air theatre (which opened in 1946). Shell grit gathering began early in the 20th century, with large quantities being bagged and shipped to market.

Around 1900, W.G. Kelly experimented with shell grit to make lime, a commodity much in demand at the time. He burnt the shell in a big hole by the beach near Dolphin Point, and for a couple of decades the industry flourished. However it faded out with the wider use of superphosphate in agriculture.

The Butson children, on horseback, made daily deliveries of fresh fruit and vegetables, butter, milk and home-made bread. As a result, the number of campers increased rapidly, and the Butsons moved into a pole and bark shelter. A more substantial building was soon erected, and boarders were taken in.

Mr. Butson secured a large private mail bag for the convenience of campers who had their mail delivered daily. When the business was sold in the 1930s, the building was moved to near the highway on log rollers drawn by a bullock team, and is still in use as a store opposite Burrill Lake Post Office.

Burrill Lake Cellars
101 Princes H'way Burrill Lake
(Cnr McDonald Parade, just north of the Bridge)
Opened: Monday to Saturday: 9.30am - 7.30pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Ph: 02 44551624

Robs Bait 'n' Tackle at Burrill Ph:4454 3350



Lakeshore Lodge
43A Tallow Wood Drive West Burrill Lake
Ph: 02 4452 5596 email

ISIS Egyptian Day Spa and Salon
1 Commonwealth Ave Burrill Lake 2539
Appointments Essential
Ph: 02 4454 4009

Big4 Bungalow Park Website - email

Lake Edge Holiday Units at Burrill Lake are fully self-contained and air-conditioned, one and two-bedroom holiday units in an absolute lake-front position. In ground saltwater pool, jetty, kids' play area, boat ramp with fish cleaning facility. Ideal for family holiday. See website for rates including off-peak discounts and special deals for Seniors. 27 Balmoral Road Burrill Lake Ph: (02) 4455 2478 Email

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