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A hotel room with a large bed, a double sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white cabinet, a round coffee table, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a book on a towel, and a hotel sign in the background.

A balcony with a view of a residential street, a parked delivery truck, and lush greenery.

1. Hotel Forster

4.8 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Penelope

NT$3,777

NT$4,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls, tables, and chairs.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a building with multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, white pillows, and a rolled towel on the bed.

2. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

5.4 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Peter

NT$2,828

NT$3,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a brick pathway, and a glass building with reflections.

A calm waterfront with a pedestrian bridge and grassy areas.

A coastal path with a bench, rocky shoreline, and distant buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

3. Forstay Motel

5.8 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Jacqueline

NT$2,646

NT$2,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a white building with balconies.

A living room with a beige sofa, two round wooden side tables, a woven rug, and a view of a pool through a glass door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A motel with a sign indicating vacancy, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

4. Blueys Motel

16.8 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Paul

NT$4,197

NT$4,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A coastal landscape with a beach, a road, and a forested hill.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A two-story house with a large deck and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of trees through the window, and a balcony.

5. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

11.8 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Melinda

NT$4,697

NT$4,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A marina with boats docked along a pier, surrounded by trees and buildings.

A pool area with picnic tables, a covered seating area, and palm trees.

6. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

4.9 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Leonardo

NT$4,197

NT$4,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A long table with chairs in a covered area with a view of a parking lot.

A bar area with stools and a counter with taps.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and several televisions mounted on the walls.

A variety of seafood dishes on a wooden board, including oysters and other seafood items.

7. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

5.4 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Kristy

NT$2,184

NT$2,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky.

A view of a beach with a pool, umbrellas, and cars parked on the side.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

8. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

5.7 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Maria

NT$5,223

NT$5,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, metal chairs, and a table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a large wall clock.

A water park with a blue slide, palm trees, and a covered seating area.

A row of single-story mobile homes with a covered porch and a paved walkway.

9. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

3.9 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Kylie

NT$3,773

NT$4,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A sunset over a calm lake with silhouettes of trees and a distant shoreline.

A modern two-story house with a large glass facade, a red accent wall, and a well-maintained lawn.

A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy path, and a tree.

A deck with chairs and a table overlooking a grassy area with trees and a body of water.

10. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

6.3 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

simone

NT$3,478

NT$3,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a grey sofa with patterned cushions, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey quilted bedspread and white pillows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A tropical garden with various palm trees and dense greenery.

11. Forster Palms Motel

5.4 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Graeme

NT$2,940

NT$3,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A covered outdoor area with a glass entrance, potted plants, and a brick pathway.

A cozy room with wicker furniture, a small wooden table with books, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

12. Island Palms Motor Inn

5.1 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Jason

NT$3,321

NT$3,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a small kitchen area, and a view of a parking lot with RVs and a body of water.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, wooden dining table, and a sliding door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with a built-in water dispenser, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bedroom with a bed and a view of the outside.

13. Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

5.4 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Kevin

NT$3,773

NT$3,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and several boats docked near a marina.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a brick wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with a sign for Tuncurry Motor Lodge.

14. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

5.3 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Greg

NT$2,439

NT$2,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a door leading to a balcony.

A wall with a 'WELCOME' sign above a collection of brochures and maps. There are two wicker chairs in front of the wall.

A pool area with a sign indicating it's for guests only, surrounded by palm trees and a brick wall.

A compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.

15. Forster Motor Inn

5.5 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Claire

NT$2,940

NT$3,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A motel with a reception area, a sign indicating the motel entry, and a sign for the Golden Sands Motel.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a fence, surrounded by a building with balconies and a palm tree.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a grey sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

16. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

5.5 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Kerry

NT$2,682

NT$2,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a wardrobe.

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue sea, rocky outcrops, and dense greenery.

An aerial view of a golf course with a beach in the background.

A golf course with a modern building adjacent to it.

17. Bella Villa Motor Inn

5.6 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Christopher

NT$3,727

NT$4,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

A modern, open-plan living and dining area with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern two-story house with a covered porch and a small front yard.

A water play area with a child in the center, surrounded by water jets and slides.

18. Discovery Parks - Forster

12.3 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Brian

NT$4,773

NT$4,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a bench and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern, single-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a blue bedspread, a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and oven.

A swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by a concrete deck and metal railings.

19. BIG4 Happy Hallidays Holiday Park

17.1 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

cherie

NT$3,011

NT$3,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A boat with a shark mouth design on a beach.

A wooden staircase with a black wood-burning stove.

A wooden house with a porch, large windows, and a view of a green field.

A kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, a stove, and various kitchen utensils.

20. The Mainstay

20 km from Durands Island Nature Reserve

Robert

NT$9,291

NT$11,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Durands Island Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Forster	9.4 Exceptional 749 reviews	View
Forster and Wallis Lake Motel	9.0 Wonderful 273 reviews	View
Forstay Motel	9.0 Wonderful 258 reviews	View
Blueys Motel	9.4 Exceptional 250 reviews	View
Tiona Palms Holiday Park	9.2 Wonderful 109 reviews	View

Top Durands Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for two nights with my partner! Will 100% be staying there next time we visit again! Staff were amazing and the rooms were clean and comfortable! Super convenient being close to beaches, cafes and pubs as well as shops! Pool was well maintained and clean as well!"

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location, dinner and breakfast downstairs was beautiful."

Forster Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Motel was great but parking is a problem when big trucks park on site affecting access in and out of the Motel"

Forster Palms Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel in northern NSW"

Island Palms Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed there 3 times now and will certainly book again . Nice and central to shops and restaurants."

Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived a little earlier than 3 and where informed our cabin would be ready by 3 pm and once we got our keys and went inside the cabin was very spacious and cleaned very well beds were very comfortable and all in all was a great place to stay at and will be definitely go back there again"

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff. Clean well located to pub restaurants"

Tuncurry Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room & had the conveniences like toaster, microwave, crockery, cutlery and bed was comfortable close to shops, restaurants, clubs & pub"

Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"A warm welcome by friendly and informative staff. Lovely clean, modern cabins all in walking distance to Tuncurry CBD and the rock pool for a morning cuppa."

Other attractions near Durands Island Nature Reserve

Wallis Island Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Wallis Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Regatta Island Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Regatta Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Flat Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Flat Island during your travels in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Flat Island Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Flat Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Leon Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Leon Island during your travels in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Great Lakes Museum

8.6/10 (16 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Great Lakes Museum during your trip to Tuncurry. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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Forster Marina

9.0/10 (415 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Forster with a trip to Forster Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Durands Island Nature Reserve?

Durands Island Nature Reserve is located in Wallis Lake. You'll find 432 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Durands Island Nature Reserve?

Hotel Forster is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Durands Island Nature Reserve. Other good choices within a few miles include The Dorsal Boutique Hotel and Forster Motor Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Durands Island Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 432 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Durands Island Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Durands Island Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Durands Island Nature Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Durands Island Nature Reserve?

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What can I see and do near Durands Island Nature Reserve?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Regatta Island Nature Reserve, Wallis Island Nature Reserve, and Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Tuncurry Rock Pool, Forster Town Beach, and Pebbly Beach. Forster Arts and Crafts Centre, Forster Tenpin Centre, and Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre are some favorites close by Durands Island Nature Reserve.

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Our top choices for Durands Island Nature Reserve hotels

1. Hotel Forster

2. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

3. Forstay Motel

4. Blueys Motel

5. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

6. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

7. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

8. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

9. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

10. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

11. Forster Palms Motel

12. Island Palms Motor Inn

13. Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

14. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

15. Forster Motor Inn

16. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

17. Bella Villa Motor Inn

18. Discovery Parks - Forster

19. BIG4 Happy Hallidays Holiday Park

20. The Mainstay

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Top Durands Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Forster Motor Inn

Forster Palms Motel

Island Palms Motor Inn

Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Tuncurry Motor Lodge

Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park

Other attractions near Durands Island Nature Reserve

Wallis Island Nature Reserve

Regatta Island Nature Reserve

Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Flat Island

Flat Island Nature Reserve

Leon Island

Great Lakes Museum

Forster Marina

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