North Tura Lookout

And Walk

North Tura Lookout

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(0km) Nth Tura Car Park → Nth Tura Lookout int.

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Very easy

From the gravel Nth Tura car park

[Parking]

(at the end of N Tura Rd, Bournda), this walk heads between the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

towards the beach along the crushed gravel path. The wide path then leads past the toilet

[Toilet]

(on your left), past the ‘Welcome to North Tura Beach’ sign[1] to veer to the right and come to an intersection with a timber ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[2].

(0.03km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Picnic Area

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

Turn sharp left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Walking tracks’ arrow[3] along the wide gravel path keeping the car park to the left. The path leads behind the large ‘Welcome to North Tura Beach’ information sign[4], and toilet

[Toilet]

(on your left) to lead gently downhill alongside the timber fence to come to an intersection with two picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

(on your left). The intersection is marked with a ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[5]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

(0.03km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Lookout

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Viewing Platform’ sign[6], towards the lookout. The walk leads along the gravel path, around the timber bollard[7] then up the fiberglass ramp (1.5m wide), keeping a timber fence either side.

North Tura Lookout

North Tura Beach Lookout is between Tathra and Merimbula in Bournda National Park. The lookout platform (4.6×4.6m) has stunning views[8] over North Tura Beach, all the way south to Tura Headland[9] and out to sea. The lookout is also a perfect viewing point for Turingal Head[10] and Bournda Island. The fence[11] is 91cm high and the ramp leading up is 1.5m wide[12].

North Tura Beach

North Tura Beach is located north of Merimbula and Tura Heads. The beach is a beautiful expanse of sand of nearly 2.5km, stretching from Tura Heads to Bournda Island in the north. North Tura is an easterly-facing beach which is accessed by Widgeram Rd off the Sapphire Coast Drive.

Maps for the North Tura Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the North Tura Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Tura Lookout

Accessibility summary information for the North Tura Lookout

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 0 places to sit on this walk.

Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking

A large gravel carpark with no formally marked parking bays. The ground is well packed and drains quickly after rain.
This is found 0m into this walk at -36.829116151983,149.93425816297
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Pinch Point

Timber bollards at end of carpark. Gap of 1.3m (0.5m high) provides access to picnic area, toilet and walking tracks.
This is found 0m into this walk at -36.829105417422,149.93434667587
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Found 0m into this walk

3 Toilet

Unisex single pit toilet. Entrance is 90cm wide, toilet seat 38cm high (57cm to back wall). Simple handrail is 82cm high. Floor space is about 110cm by 230cm. A 4cm step into the toilet. Tap (no basin) outside 74cm from ground.
This is found 10m into this walk at -36.8289666,149.9342883
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Found 10m into this walk

4 Picnic Table

Two timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 78cm high, 91cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 42cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on paved area.
This is found 20m into this walk at -36.82882632,149.93458003
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Found 20m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	124 m
		Time	5 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 60m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 60m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 60m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 60m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 60m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 60m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The North Tura Lookout walk starts and ends at the Nth Tura Car Park (gps: -36.829097, 149.93427)
Your main transport option to Nth Tura Car Park is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
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Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Download Pdf

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There are other downloads I am still working on.
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Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂

North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon

And Walk

North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon

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(0km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Lookout

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Very easy

From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Viewing Platform’ sign[1], towards the lookout. The walk leads along the gravel path, around the timber bollard[2] then up the fiberglass ramp (1.5m wide), keeping a timber fence either side.

North Tura Lookout

North Tura Beach Lookout is between Tathra and Merimbula in Bournda National Park. The lookout platform (4.6×4.6m) has stunning views[3] over North Tura Beach, all the way south to Tura Headland[4] and out to sea. The lookout is also a perfect viewing point for Turingal Head[5] and Bournda Island. The fence[6] is 91cm high and the ramp leading up is 1.5m wide[7].

(0km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks

3.1 km
58 mins
75m
-75m

Hard track

Turn around: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Walking tracks’ arrow[8] along the wide gravel path keeping the car park to the left. The path leads behind the large ‘Welcome to North Tura Beach’ information sign[9], and toilet

[Toilet]

(on your left) to lead gently downhill alongside the timber fence to come to an intersection with two picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

(on your left). The intersection is marked with a ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[10].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Bournda Lagoon via Sandy Beach Creek’ sign, passing picnic tables on the left. The track winds a little as it passes through open and closed heath areas, as well as a ‘Walking Track’ sign. The track continues, bordered by the heath, coming to a signposted intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Bournda Lagoon’ down the sandy track. The track is virtually fenced by the vegetation either side, and soon comes to a signposted intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign ‘Bournda Lagoon via Sandy Beach Ck’ up the slight hill. The track tends right, heading through the bush to meet Sandy Beach Creek (below on the left). The track loosely follows this creek, then heads down some rocky steps to the arrow-marked bank of the creek.
Veer left: From the creek bank, this walk crosses the creek. The track follows a rocky path over a small hill, then turns right along the waterline. The walk follows track markers along the creek bank, coming to an area with a number of seats, signposted as ‘Study Area 2’. The track continues past this area to closely follow the waterline (on the right of the track) to ‘Study Area 1’. The track passes these seats and continues above the lagoon (on the right) to an area of rainforest vegetation, which is signposted. The track here turns left, heading up to a cliffline and following this along to a set of stairs. The walk climbs the stairs to a signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk keeps the lagoon on the right and heads in the opposite direction to the ‘Walking Track’ sign. The track heads across the hill to turn right, down the hill to another ‘Walking Track’ sign near a rock shelf.

(3.1km) Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks → Bournda Lagoon Lookout

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to the lookout. The track winds through the trees, up onto a rocky platform overlooking the lagoon and beach. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

Bournda Lagoon Lookout

Bournda Lagoon lookout is a small unfenced rock platform perched above Bournda Lagoon, in Bournda National Park. The views to the south, over the lake, reveal how close the lagoon is to the beach. The angle of the lookout onto the water gives a look through the water to the bottom of the lagoon.

(3.1km) Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks → Int. Bournda Lagoon Car park and Bournda Lagoon Trks

230 m
5 mins
5m
-8m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, keeping the lagoon on the right of the track. The track heads down to wind along the flatter shoreline of the lagoon, coming to a signposted intersection with stairs on the left.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill away from the lagoon, soon turning left. The track follows the shore of the lagoon (below on the left) to a signposted intersection.

Bournda Lagoon

Bournda Lagoon has formed behind Bournda Beach, between Tathra and Merimbula in Bournda National Park. The lagoon is deep enough for swimming and is a popular spot for a freshwater swim. The lagoon is fed by Sandy Beach Creek, which has been silted up at the southernmost end of Bournda Beach. The lagoon supports a variety of environments, including a rainforest, on its shores. However, the lagoon is subject to environmental issues such as algal blooms. The lagoon can be accessed by bush track from Bournda Lagoon car park, at the end of Bournda Rd. More info.

(3.33km) Bournda Lagoon → Bournda Lagoon Car Park

140 m
2 mins
3m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the lagoon, the walk heads away from the lagoon up the wooden stairs on the bushy hill. The track continues past a toilet block (on your right) and then a gate into the car park.

Bournda Beach picnic area

Bournda Beach picnic area is found next to Bournda Lagoon car park, in Bournda National Park. The picnic area is shaded by the trees behind Bournda Beach, which is between Tathra and Merimbula. The picnic area has modest facilities with a few picnic tables, BBQ pit and a toilet nearby. The picnic area is a great place to eat lunch before heading down to Bournda Beach or Lagoon, which are only a stroll away through the bush.

Maps for the North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3.5 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

1.5km of this walk is very steep and another 1km has short steep hills. Whilst another 890m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 30m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

2.2km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 1.3km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (30m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 3.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 30m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 3.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 2.1km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.3km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

1.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.3km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (590m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon walk starts at the Nth Tura Lookout int. (gps: -36.829061, 149.93448)
Your main transport option to Nth Tura Lookout int. is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon ends at the Bournda Lagoon Car Park (gps: -36.815627, 149.93752)
Your main transport option to Bournda Lagoon Car Park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bourndnp-ntbtbl
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/ntbtbl

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There are other downloads I am still working on.
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White Rock

And Walk

White Rock

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(0km) White Rock Carpark → White Rock Nth route

100 m
2 mins
1m
-12m

Hard track

On the side of the car park where the road leads up the hill, this walk follows track around the cliff tops, keeping the small bay below on the left. The track heads around the small hill (above on the right), leading to a point on the white rock which overlooks the sea and surrounding coast.

White Rock

White Rock, Bournda National Park, as the name suggests, is an area of white coloured rocks, south of Tathra. The rocks form the headland with spectacular views of the coastline both to the North and South, and across the South Pacific Ocean. White Rock car park is backed by an old quarry, which formed the amphitheatre of rock behind it. White Rock can be accessed by White Rock Rd, off the Snowy Mountains Highway.

(0.1km) White Rock Sth route → White Rock Carpark

90 m
2 mins
11m
0m

Hard track

Turn sharp right: From the top of the white rock coast, the walk heads up the hill, keeping the sea below on the left. The walk winds around the hill (hill to the right) and soon opens out onto a clearing.

Maps for the White Rock walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the White Rock bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the White Rock

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	194 m
		Time	10 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 190m is very steep.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 190m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

This whole walk, 190m has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 190m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 190m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 190m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The White Rock walk starts and ends at the White Rock Carpark (gps: -36.765034, 149.97712)
Your main transport option to White Rock Carpark is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bourndnp-wr
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Scotts Hut

And Walk

Scotts Hut

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Hobart Beach campground

This is a well-established campsite close to the beach and lake. There are garbage and recycling bins. Each camping space is well-defined and there is a large covered common area. The camp surrounds the stone and timber toilet and laundry facility.

(0km) Hobart Beach large shelter → Int. Hobart Lagoon and Hobart Campground Trks

410 m
6 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

From the sign post at the large shelter, the walk follows the dirt road, leaving the shelter behind on the left. The walk follows the road for a short distance to come to a large, green roofed, wooden building, the toilet block.
Continue straight: From the toilet block, this walk heads west along the dirt road further into the campground. At the ‘Sites 36-54’[1] the walk turns right following the ‘one way’[2] arrow towards the lake. As the road bends left, follow the track down the hill to the lake to soon come to a three way intersection next to Wallagoot Lake. Here there is a sign pointing back to ‘Hobart Beach Camping Area’[3].

Wallagoot Lake (Lagoon)

Wallagoot Lake, Bournda National Park, is located between Tathra and Merimbula on the Sapphire Coast Drive. Wallagoot Lake is a large expanse of water, although it is only two to three metres deep. The lake’s catchment is found predominantly within Bournda National Park, the main tributary being Moncks Creek. The lake is blocked from the ocean by sand dunes on the eastern end – these dunes are broken intermittently, connecting the lake with the sea. Wallagoot Lake is home to many bird species including Black Swans and a threatened Tern.
The lake is a popular spot for picnics and other recreation. Hobart Beach camping area lies on the southern shore of the lake, and on the northern edge lies the Wallagoot Lake Boat Club, with its parking, and also a picnic area, providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy the lake. Wallagoot Lake can be accessed by Wallagoot Lake Rd off the Sapphire Coast Drive. More info.

(0.41km) Int. Hobart Lagoon and Hobart Campground Trks → Int. Scotts Hut Picnic Area

1.3 km
19 mins
2m
-2m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk keeps Wallagoot Lake to the right and follows the shoreline. The track continues behind the shoreline and soon tends left away from the views of the lake. The track heads through the heath for a short time to an intersection with two signposts, one of which points back to ‘Hobart Beach camping area via Wallagoot Lake’[4].
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Scotts Bay picnic area’[5] sign, with Wallagoot Lake off to the right. The track continues to an intersection on the left and two signposts, one of which points back towards ‘Hobart Beach camping area’[6]
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Scotts Bay picnic area’ sign[7] down the path bordered by heath vegetation. The track winds slightly for a short time until arriving at the clearing and picnic facilities.

Scotts Bay picnic area

Scotts Bay picnic area, Bournda National Park, is situated on the southern banks of Wallagoot Lake, at Scotts Bay. The picnic area has a large grassed area with a few shady areas closer to the water. An electric BBQ plate, toilets and picnic tables are scattered in the shade. The picnic area surrounds the historic Scotts Hut building. The facilities can be accessed from Bournda Rd.

(1.69km) Int. Scotts Hut Picnic Area → Scotts Hut

130 m
2 mins
1m
0m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection behind the picnic area, the walk heads across the grass and the road. The walk then passes through the gate to explore Scotts hut and its garden.

Scotts Hut

Scotts Hut is situated on the south-western banks of Wallagoot Lake, halfway between Merimbula and Tathra, in Bournda National Park. The reconstructed hut (completed in 1988) was built in a slab cottage style. This cottage has a corrugated iron roof, and wooden walls and floorings. The cottage has been fitted with gutters which feed a water tank at the southern end of the hut. The hut has an open fireplace and its interiors are painted white.
The builder of the hut was Thomas Scott, originally a resident of Cooma and a father of twelve, to two wives[8]. The hut is thought to have been built in 1890 on one of many pieces of land Mr Scott owned around the Wallagoot Lake.
The hut can be accessed via the Sapphire Highway and Bournda Rd. Surrounding the hut is a picnic area and adjacent, Hobart Beach. More info.

Maps for the Scotts Hut walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the Scotts Hut bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Scotts Hut

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3.6 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 110m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 110m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.8km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.8km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Scotts Hut walk starts and ends at the Hobart Beach large shelter (gps: -36.797002, 149.93998)
Your main transport option to Hobart Beach large shelter is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bourndnp-sh
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-bourndnp-sh

Bournda Lagoon

And Walk

Bournda Lagoon

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Bournda Beach picnic area

(0km) Bournda Lagoon Car Park → Bournda Lagoon

140 m
2 mins
0m
-3m

Moderate track

From the car park, the walk heads past the gate following the sign to ‘Bournda Lagoon’ past the toilet. The walk heads down the hill, becoming more sandy as it comes to meet the lagoon shore.

Bournda Lagoon

Maps for the Bournda Lagoon walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the Bournda Lagoon bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bournda Lagoon

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	286 m
		Time	5 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 140m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 140m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 140m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 140m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 140m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 140m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bournda Lagoon walk starts and ends at the Bournda Lagoon Car Park (gps: -36.815627, 149.93752)
Your main transport option to Bournda Lagoon Car Park is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

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Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Lagoon

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Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Lagoon

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Hobart Beach campground

(0km) Hobart Beach large shelter → Int. near Bournda Rd and Hobart Beach Rd

410 m
7 mins
8m
0m

Easy track

From the intersection, this walk follows the path and the sign to the ‘Field Study Huts’[1] past the large picnic shelter (on the left). The track soon passes a volleyball court (on the right) and a fire pit (on the left), then follows a track marker through the dense melaleuca. The track soon comes to a three-way intersection marked with several signs, including one pointing back to ‘Hobart Beach Camping Area’[2].
From the intersection, the walk continues straight along the track, following the ‘Bondi Lake’ sign[3] through the melaleuca. The track soon comes to another three-way intersection, marked with another sign pointing back to ‘Hobart Beach Camping Area’[4].
Continue straight: From this intersection, this walk heads south along the track, following the ‘Bondi Lake’ sign[5] through the melaleuca. The track soon comes to then crosses the dirt Bournda Rd to the ‘Hobart Beach Camping Area 0.5km’sign[6] on the otherside.

(0.41km) Int. Bournda Rd and Hobart Beach Rd → Bournda Beach car park

1.7 km
28 mins
12m
-13m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the road, this walk follows the sign to ‘Bondi Lake’[7] between the timber posts and along the wide track. The track winds through the tall heath for a while untill passing an old hut (on the left) where the track comes to a three way intersection marked with a ‘hobart beach camp’ sign[8] pointing back along the track.
From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘bournda lagoon’ sign[9] along with wide track. The track passes along the side of Bondi Lake (not visable on the left) to come to a faint intersection with the signposted ‘Field Studies Huts’[10] track (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk leaves the hill and the ‘Field Studies Huts’ sign behind, on the right of the track, as the track continues through the heath,heading up a slight rise to a signposted intersection in Bournda Beach car park.

(2.11km) Bournda Beach car park → Int Bournda Rd and Bournda Beach Parking Area

90 m
1 mins
3m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bournda Lagoon’ sign up the hill to the signposted intersection with a management trail.

(2.19km) Bournda Lagoon Carpark → Int. Bournda Rd and Bournda Beach Parking Area

150 m
3 mins
0m
-4m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the gate, this walk heads up through the car park following the ‘Hobart Beach Camping Area’ arrow on the signpost. The trail comes to a signpost for ‘Bournda Beach Parking Area’.

Bournda Beach picnic area

(2.34km) Bournda Lagoon Car Park → Bournda Lagoon

140 m
2 mins
0m
-3m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the car park, the walk heads past the gate following the sign to ‘Bournda Lagoon’ past the toilet. The walk heads down the hill, becoming more sandy as it comes to meet the lagoon shore.

Bournda Lagoon

Bournda Beach

Bournda Beach, Bournda National Park, lies between Tathra and Merimbula, and forms the southern end of Wallagoot Beach. The beach provides some good surf conditions with a south-easterly aspect (not patrolled). At the southern end of the beach is Bournda Island, attached to the beach by a rocky headland and tombola (sand joining the island to mainland). The dunes backing the beach are undergoing rehabilitation. Bournda Beach is accessed by Bournda Rd at either Hobart Beach camping area, Bournda Lagoon or Wallagoot Gap parking areas.

Maps for the Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Lagoon walk

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Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Lagoon bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Lagoon

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	5 km
		Time	1 hr 30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

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Gradient

2.3km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 140m has short steep hills. The remaining (85m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 770m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 2.1km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 410m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 630m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Lagoon walk starts and ends at the Hobart Beach large shelter (gps: -36.797001, 149.93998)
Your main transport option to Hobart Beach large shelter is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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North Tura Beach

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North Tura Beach

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(0km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Lookout

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Very easy

North Tura Lookout

(0km) Int Nth Tura Car Park and Lookout Trk → Int Nth Tura Car Park and Nth Tura Bch

160 m
3 mins
0m
-5m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Beach Access Stairs’ sign to the corner of the car park that has no picnic table. From here, the track leads through the heath, winding down the hill onto North Tura Beach.

North Tura Beach

Maps for the North Tura Beach walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the North Tura Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Tura Beach

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	316 m
		Time	10 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

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Gradient

This whole walk, 160m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 160m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 160m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 160m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 160m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 160m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The North Tura Beach walk starts and ends at the Int Nth Tura Car Park and Lookout Trk (gps: -36.829064, 149.93448)
Your main transport option to Int Nth Tura Car Park and Lookout Trk is by;

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Hobart Beach camping area to Bondi Lake

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Hobart Beach camping area to Bondi Lake

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The walk from Hobart Beach camping area to Bondi Lake is an interesting one, mostly running parallel to the lake, which you can’t see, till the very end. The walk is shaded for most of the way due to the thick heath surrounding the track until it opens out onto Bondi Lake (dry when we walked it).* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

Hobart Beach campground

(0km) Hobart Beach large shelter → Int. near Bournda Rd and Hobart Beach Rd

410 m
7 mins
8m
0m

Easy track

(0.41km) Int. Bournda Rd and Hobart Beach Rd → Int. Bondi Lake and Bournda Bch Trks

1.8 km
30 mins
12m
-19m

Moderate track

(2.22km) Int Bondi Lake and Bournda Bch Trks → Bondi Lake Sth

280 m
4 mins
2m
-1m

Experienced only

Turn left: From the bottom of the stairs, the walk keeps the bottom of the dunes to the right for some time and then tends to the left through the trees. The track winds through the trees to open out onto the large treeless clearing of Bondi Lake.

Bondi Lake

Bondi Lake lies south of Tathra, behind Bournda Beach in Bournda National Park. The lake, when filled, is a shallow body of fresh water, which is fed by streams all found within the National Park. The lake, when dry, resembles a paddock with many kangaroos grazing in the middle of the dry lake. The lake can be accessed by bush tracks from Bournda Lagoon car park or Hobart Beach camping area.

Maps for the Hobart Beach camping area to Bondi Lake walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the Hobart Beach camping area to Bondi Lake bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hobart Beach camping area to Bondi Lake

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	5 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
Grade 5/6 Experienced only	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
		Signs	No directional signs (5/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 2.1km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 390m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

1.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 510m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (280m) follows a rough unclear track.

Signs

1.8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 410m is clearly signposted. The remaining (280m) Has no directional signs.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

1.7km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and another 510m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (280m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Hobart Beach camping area to Bondi Lake walk starts and ends at the Hobart Beach large shelter (gps: -36.797001, 149.93998)
Your main transport option to Hobart Beach large shelter is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Kianiny Bay lookout

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Kianiny Bay lookout

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(0km) Kianinny Boat Ramp → Kianinny Park

60 m
1 mins
3m
0m

Easy track

From the car park, this walk keeps the water on the left as it heads down the stairs to the grassed area of the park. The track then continues along the creek, below on the left, to a bridge and information sign.

Kianinny Bay picnic area

Kianinny Bay picnic area is found at the end of Davidson St in Tathra. The picnic area leads off the boat ramp’s parking area. Kianinny Bay picnic area has an electric BBQ hot plate underneath a shelter. The picnic area also boasts a number of tables, grass clearing, toilets and a playground. Kianinny Bay picnic area is at one end of the Kangarutha Track and, with the large car park at the bay, this makes it quite convenient for car shuffles.

(0.06km) Kianinny Park → Kianinny Bay Lookout

150 m
5 mins
27m
-5m

Hard track

Veer left: From the information sign, this walk crosses the bridge and heads up the hill. The walk soon leads up the logged steps to a rock platform at the top. On the ocean side of the rock platform is a great lookout over Kianinny Bay and the coast.

Kianinny Bay Lookout

Kianinny Bay Lookout is perched on the hill, just south of Kianinny Bay. The lookout is an unfenced rock platform which has two white nautical markers placed on it. The lookout views the passage of boats into Kianinny Bay as they avoid the rocks near the northern headland. The lookout can be accessed from Kianinny Bay car park in Tathra, using the Kangarutha Track.

Maps for the Kianiny Bay lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Bega	1:25 000 Map Series	88241S BEGA	NSW-88241S
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the Kianiny Bay lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Kianiny Bay lookout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	416 m
		Time	15 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 150m of this walk is very steep, whilst the remaining 55m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 150m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 55m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 150m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 55m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 210m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 210m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 210m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Kianiny Bay lookout walk starts and ends at the Kianinny Boat Ramp (gps: -36.736751, 149.9819)
Your main transport option to Kianinny Boat Ramp is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout

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Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout

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Bournda Beach picnic area

(0km) Bournda Lagoon Carpark → Bournda Lagoon Lookout

240 m
5 mins
6m
-8m

Hard track

From the intersection, this walk heads along the car park (on the right) to the signposted intersection at the other corner of the car park. The walk then follows the sign ‘Bournda Walking Track’ down the hill. The track winds for a short time to come to a ‘Walking Track’ signposted intersection before the lagoon.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow on the sign ‘Walking Track’ keeping the lagoon on the left. The track soon meets a signposted hill, which it heads up, coming to an signposted intersection on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to the lookout. The track winds through the trees, up onto a rocky platform overlooking the lagoon and beach.

(0.24km) Bournda Lagoon Lookout → Int. North Tura Carpark and Bournda Lagoon Trk

2.3 km
45 mins
64m
-62m

Hard track

Turn around: From the lookout, this walk heads away from the unfenced rock edge and into the trees. The track keeps the lagoon below on the right as it winds through the trees to a signposted intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign ‘Walking Track’, winding up the hill, then turning left and soon coming to a ‘Walking Track’ signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Walking Track’ arrow down the steps. The steps lead the walk beneath a line of cliffs, then the track turns left, down the hill, entering an area of rainforest vegetation (which is signposted). The track then continues down closer to the water where it turns right, and keeps the lagoon on the left for some time. The track then passes a whole lot of seats with a signpost marked ‘Study Area 1’. The track continues past this to more closely follow the waterline, on the left, coming to ‘Study Area 2’. The walk passes over a log then follows the track markers along the creek bank. The track then turns left, up the hill, and follows a rocky path over the hill and down to a dry creek crossing. The track crosses to the other side, where there is a signpost.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow up the rocky hill. The track winds along the hillside, with Sandy Beach Creek below on the right. The track soon descends from the hill, meandering through the bush, tending left (away from the creek) to a well-signposted intersection.

(2.58km) Int North Tura Carpark and Bournda Lagoon Trk → Int Bournda Lagoon and Tura Beach Trks

680 m
12 mins
13m
-12m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bournda Lagoon via Bournda Headland’ sign, tending left down the hill. The walk heads straight past a ‘Kunzea’ sign to the right, before passing over numerous speed bump like mounds on a white dirt path. The track continues straight up this hill to wind past a ‘Melaleuca’ sign to the left of the track. From here, the track meanders down the hill to a signposted intersection. Now Veer left to rejoin the main walk .

(2.58km) Int. North Tura Carpark and Bournda Lagoon Trk → Nth Tura Lookout

820 m
15 mins
12m
-14m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign ‘Nth Tura Carpark’ down the hill. The sandy track meanders through the heath to a signposted intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Nth Tura Carpark’, heading down the track through the thick heath. The track winds a little as it passes into areas of open and closed heath, and also passes a ‘Walking Track’ sign. The walk continues for a short time to meet a signposted intersection with picnic tables at the car park.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the face of the ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[1] initially the picnic tables to your right. The walk leads gently uphill along the wide gravel track, past the large ‘Welcome to North Tura Beach’ information sign[2], and toilet

[Toilet]

to come to an intersection beside the car park marked with a timber ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[3].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Viewing Platform’ sign[4], towards the lookout. The walk leads along the gravel path, around the timber bollard[5] then up the fiberglass ramp (1.5m wide), keeping a timber fence either side.

North Tura Lookout

North Tura Beach Lookout is between Tathra and Merimbula in Bournda National Park. The lookout platform (4.6×4.6m) has stunning views[6] over North Tura Beach, all the way south to Tura Headland[7] and out to sea. The lookout is also a perfect viewing point for Turingal Head[8] and Bournda Island. The fence[9] is 91cm high and the ramp leading up is 1.5m wide[10].

North Tura Beach

(3.4km) Nth Tura Lookout → Int. Bournda Lagoon and Steps onto Beach Trks

100 m
3 mins
1m
-2m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the lookout, the walk heads away from the beach views[11] down the ramp. The walk then leads along a track, around a timber bollard[12] to come to an intersection just before the car park marked with a ‘Viewing Platform’ sign[13] pointing back up.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Walking tracks’ arrow[14] along the wide gravel path keeping the car park to the left. The path leads behind the large ‘Welcome to North Tura Beach’ information sign[15], and toilet

[Toilet]

(on your left) to lead gently downhill alongside the timber fence to come to an intersection with two picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

(on your left). The intersection is marked with a ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[16].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign ‘Steps to Beach 80m’ down the hill. The walk winds down through the melaleuca trees to an unsignposted intersection with a set of stairs.

(3.5km) Int. Bournda Lagoon and Steps onto Beach Trks → Nth Tura Beach

60 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the stairs down the hill and through the heath and then onto the beach. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

(3.5km) Int Bournda Lagoon and Steps onto Beach Trks → Int. Bournda Lagoon and Island Trks

960 m
17 mins
13m
-13m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection with the stairs, the walk heads behind the dunes, keeping the ocean to the right. The track winds through the trees behind the dunes and has some views of the ocean. The track soon comes to a signposted intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Bournda Lagoon via Bournda Headland’, keeping the ocean on the right of the track. The track winds behind the dunes to soon come to a signposted intersection.

(4.46km) Int. Bournda Lagoon and Island Trks → Bournda Island

280 m
5 mins
8m
-8m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the sign to ‘Bournda Island’ over the dune and down some stairs onto the beach.
Veer left: From the bottom of the steps, this walk heads away from the stairs and across the beach towards Bournda Island. The walk continues along the sand to a small cave feature at the base of the island.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk keeps the cave feature on the right and climbs up the ridge of rock. The track winds along the left-hand side of the island, with the ocean below on the left. The walk heads up onto the hill with views of both North Tura and Bournda Beaches. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Bournda Island

Bournda Island separates Bournda and North Tura beaches, and is located between Tathra and Merimbula. The island is joined to the mainland by a tombola beach, which can be submerged by the tide to form a real island. Bournda Island is covered in low dune shrub vegetation species that are perched on top of the rocky island. Access to the island is at low tide from Bournda or North Tura beaches. Bournda Island can also be accessed from the Bournda Lagoon via Headland Track.

(4.46km) Int. Bournda Lagoon and Island Trks → Bournda Bch Sth

170 m
3 mins
0m
-8m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Bournda Lagoon’, following the white fencing. The walk keeps the ocean on the right as it winds down to a grassy lookout on the right of the track (with fantastic views of Bournda Island). The walk then heads down some stairs to a signposted intersection on the beach.

(4.63km) Bournda Bch Sth → Bournda Lagoon

460 m
8 mins
8m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the beach, with the ocean on the right, and the lagoon behind the dunes, to the left. The walk continues up the beach, tending left over the dunes to the shore next to the lagoon, and stairs leading up the hill.

Bournda Lagoon

(5.09km) Bournda Lagoon → Bournda Lagoon Car Park

140 m
2 mins
3m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the lagoon, the walk heads away from the lagoon up the wooden stairs on the bushy hill. The track continues past a toilet block (on your right) and then a gate into the car park.

Bournda Beach picnic area

Maps for the Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	5.2 km
		Time	2 hrs
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Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.5km is very steep. Whilst another 1.5km has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 160m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

2.9km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.2km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 60m follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 60m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 120m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 3.9km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.3km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

3.2km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.3km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (720m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout walk starts and ends at the Bournda Lagoon Carpark (gps: -36.815626, 149.93752)
Your main transport option to Bournda Lagoon Carpark is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bourndnp-blvntl
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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And Walk

North Tura Lookout

(0km) Nth Tura Car Park → Nth Tura Lookout int.

Very easy

(0.03km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Picnic Area

Easy track

(0.03km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Lookout

Very easy

North Tura Lookout

North Tura Beach

Maps for the North Tura Lookout walk

Cross sectional view of the North Tura Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Tura Lookout

Accessibility summary information for the North Tura Lookout

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon

(0km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Lookout

Very easy

North Tura Lookout

(0km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks

Hard track

(3.1km) Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks → Bournda Lagoon Lookout

Moderate track

Bournda Lagoon Lookout

(3.1km) Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks → Int. Bournda Lagoon Car park and Bournda Lagoon Trks

Hard track

Bournda Lagoon

(3.33km) Bournda Lagoon → Bournda Lagoon Car Park

Moderate track

Bournda Beach picnic area

Maps for the North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon walk

Cross sectional view of the North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

White Rock

(0km) White Rock Carpark → White Rock Nth route

Hard track

White Rock

(0.1km) White Rock Sth route → White Rock Carpark

Hard track

Maps for the White Rock walk

Cross sectional view of the White Rock bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the White Rock

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required