Discover Laurieton: Trails, Play & Heritage

Laurieton offers active trails, a connection to the river, a play space for children and families by the water, and a building with state heritage significance. Experiences range from a recreational route connecting three places in Camden Haven to a challenging hike to Dooragan Summit. This gives you a choice of different focuses for your stay: exercise, time by the river, play or a glimpse into the area's history.

Trails with different destinations

The approximately 11-kilometre Beach to Beach Shared Path connects North Haven, Laurieton and Dunbogan in Camden Haven. It is a route for active transport and recreation. Rather than focusing on just one start and end point, it connects three places—a practical option if you want to spend your time in Camden Haven actively.

The Laurieton Track has a different destination: this challenging walking trail leads from Laurieton to the picnic area at Dooragan Summit on North Brother Mountain. The two options therefore differ in character and destination: one is an approximately 11-kilometre recreational route connecting several places; the other is a challenging hike to a named picnic area on the mountain. When choosing, consider whether you are more interested in travelling between places or hiking to this destination.

Riverside and play by the water

Bruce Porter Reserve is on the banks of the Camden Haven River and has a boat ramp providing access to the river. You will also find flat grassy areas, covered picnic tables, parking and toilets there. River access and facilities for spending time outdoors give the reserve several uses, from getting onto the water to taking a break at the picnic tables.

The reserve also has a riverside path. Locals often use it for exercise and walking dogs. Alongside the boat ramp and picnic facilities, the path shows how the riverbank is used in everyday life.

By the water, Laurieton Play Space offers children and families a welcoming place to play, explore and enjoy nature. Play equipment includes a combined climbing and slide structure, a dual flying fox with one accessible seat, five swings and ground trampolines. There is also a pelican rocker and a log obstacle course. Together, the different features offer several kinds of play—from climbing and sliding to swinging and rocking.

The two waterside locations have different focuses: Bruce Porter Reserve centres on river access, picnic facilities and the riverside path; Laurieton Play Space is about play, exploration and experiencing nature for children and families. This distinction can help you choose the right focus for a stay by the water.

A historical highlight in Laurieton

Laurieton School of Arts adds a cultural dimension. The single-storey timber building was built in 1911 and has state heritage significance. Its form, materials and year of construction give the building a specific historical connection, distinct from the outdoor trails and recreational experiences. If you want to include Laurieton's built history among your travel interests alongside riverside and trail experiences, the School of Arts is a clearly identified point of interest.

Whether you are interested in a route between places, a challenging hike, play by the water or the historical connection of the School of Arts, Laurieton offers several different ways to plan your stay around your interests.

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