North Tura Lookout

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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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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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Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂

White Rock

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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

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Bournda Lagoon

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Bournda Lagoon

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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.

(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

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.

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)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bourndnp-bl
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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North Tura Beach

And Walk

North Tura Beach

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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) 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

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 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

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

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;

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-ntb
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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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.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bourndnp-kbl
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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Bournda Beach car park to Beach

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Bournda Beach car park to Beach

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(0km) Bournda Beach car park → Bournda Beach

230 m
4 mins
0m
-10m

Moderate track

From the car park, this walk heads between the trees at the point where three short vertical logs mark the track. The track heads down through the bush to the base of a set of stairs.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs and over the dune, then down the timber beach steps on the other side. Across the dunes, the walk comes to Bournda Beach.

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 Bournda Beach car park to Beach 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 Beach car park to Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bournda Beach car park to 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	464 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

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

Gradient

Around 120m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 110m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 230m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 230m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 230m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 230m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 230m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bournda Beach car park to Beach walk starts and ends at the Bournda Beach car park (gps: -36.813739, 149.9375)
Your main transport option to Bournda Beach 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-bbcptb
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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North Tura Beach loop

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North Tura Beach loop

Download & Print Map and Notes

(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

(0.16km) Int. Nth Tura Car Park and Nth Tura Bch → Nth Tura Beach

190 m
3 mins
2m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn left: From here, this walk heads along the beach towards Bournda Island, keeping the water to the right. The walk soon comes to a staircase on the left.

North Tura Beach

(0.34km) Nth Tura Beach → Nth Tura Lookout int.

130 m
3 mins
5m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the beach, this walk heads towards the hill with the stairs visible, and away from the ocean. The walk then heads up through the gap in the heath to lead to the top of the stairs.
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk leaves the beach and stairs behind on the left, as the track winds up the hill for a short time to the car park.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the face of the ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[8] 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[9], and toilet

[Toilet]

to come to an intersection beside the car park marked with a timber ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[10].

Maps for the North Tura Beach loop 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 loop bushwalking track

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

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	471 m
		Time	15 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

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

Gradient

Around 250m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 220m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 440m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 30m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 440m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 30m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 470m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 470m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 410m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 65m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The North Tura Beach loop 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;

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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Bournda Lagoon lookout

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Bournda Lagoon 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.

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.

Maps for the Bournda Lagoon 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 lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bournda Lagoon 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	482 m
		Time	12 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	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

110m of this walk has short steep hills and another 100m is very steep. The remaining (30m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 240m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 240m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 240m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 240m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 240m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bournda Lagoon 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.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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

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Park Information & Alerts

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Wallagoot Gap

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Wallagoot Gap

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(0km) Wallagoot Beach Carpark → Wallagoot Gap

320 m
6 mins
7m
-15m

Easy track

(Wallagoot car park is found at the end of Wallagoot Lake Rd, off the Sapphire Coast Drive.) This walk leaves the car park along the track between the information sign (on the right) and toilet (on the left), heading between two cut logs. The wide track dips through a valley then heads over a rise, coming to a signposted intersection (with a timber platform on the right).
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads to the timber platform then down the timber steps onto Wallagoot Gap Beach.

Wallagoot Gap

Wallagoot Gap is situated south of Tathra, facing east out onto the South Pacific Ocean. The gap is created by two headlands that protect the main beach from the wind. A second beach can be found around the corner of Wallagoot Gap, by following the right-hand side wall. Wallagoot Gap is an excellent place for a swim or a play in the sand. The gap can be accessed from Wallagoot Beach car park at the end of Wallagoot Lake Rd or the Kangarutha Track.

Maps for the Wallagoot Gap 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 Wallagoot Gap bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wallagoot Gap

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	648 m
		Time	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

This whole walk, 320m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 320m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 320m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 320m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 320m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 320m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wallagoot Gap walk starts and ends at the Wallagoot Beach Carpark (gps: -36.785005, 149.96105)
Your main transport option to Wallagoot Beach 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-wg
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

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Park Information & Alerts

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Wallagoot Beach

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Wallagoot Beach

Download & Print Map and Notes

(0km) Wallagoot Beach Carpark → Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks

220 m
4 mins
7m
-7m

Easy track

(0.22km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Gap

110 m
2 mins
0m
-8m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads to the timber platform then down the timber steps onto Wallagoot Gap Beach. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp left.

Wallagoot Gap

(0.22km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Beach North

280 m
6 mins
12m
-11m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, keeping the ocean and the wooden platform to the left. The track tends right, down the hill to reveal a great view over Wallagoot Beach. The walk then heads down the hill and a set of stairs onto the beach.

Maps for the Wallagoot Beach 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 Wallagoot Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wallagoot 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	1 km
		Time	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

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

Gradient

Around 280m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 220m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 280m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 220m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 280m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 220m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 500m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 500m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 280m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 220m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wallagoot Beach walk starts and ends at the Wallagoot Beach Carpark (gps: -36.785005, 149.96105)
Your main transport option to Wallagoot Beach 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-wb
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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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

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Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

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Other Nearby walks

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Comments

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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

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

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Fire Danger

Weather Forest

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Comments

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Bournda Lagoon

Bournda Beach picnic area

(0km) Bournda Lagoon Car Park → Bournda Lagoon

Moderate track

Bournda Lagoon

Maps for the Bournda Lagoon walk

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

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

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