Kianiny Bay lookout

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Kianiny Bay lookout

(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

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_weather_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bourndnp-kbl

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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

Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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* GPX (GPS file)

Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout

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Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout

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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 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

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.

(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

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.

(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
		.
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.
(get details)

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

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

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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

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There are other downloads I am still working on.
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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

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

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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

Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

Wallagoot car park to Games Bay

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Wallagoot car park to Games Bay

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

220 m
4 mins
7m
-7m

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).

(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 right.

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.

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

2.4 km
49 mins
82m
-86m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Kangarutha Walking Track’ arrow through the trees, keeping the coast to the right. The track winds for some time, with the ocean far below to the right of the track. The track winds back and forth for quite some time, with posts leading the way through areas of open and closed vegetation. The walk then turns left into a Games Bay, a large bay, with many access track leading down to the ocean on the right of the track. This walk leads around the bay to turn right, down to into the sandy Games Bay. The small bushes at the back of the bay hide the signpost for ‘Games Bay’.

Games Bay

Games Bay, Bournda National Park, is located along the Kangarutha Track, south of Tathra. The bay is formed by two rocky sides, and backed by a sandy beach. Games Bay Creek runs through the beach out to sea, but flows intermittently. The bay is named after Mr Games, a settler who cleared and used the surrounding area of the bay for dairy farming. Mr Games also made a track from Games Bay to White Rock. The bay is backed by a small fireplace with driftwood seats around it.

Maps for the Wallagoot car park to Games Bay 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 car park to Games Bay bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wallagoot car park to Games Bay

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
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		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 (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 2.4km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 220m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 2.4km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 220m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 2.4km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 220m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), 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 car park to Games Bay 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-wcptgb
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-wcptgb

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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

Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

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

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.

(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.
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Fire Danger

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Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap

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Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap

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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 → Ocean beaches carpark Trk

760 m
11 mins
2m
-2m

Moderate track

From the shelter, the walk crosses the road (away from the face of the signpost and shelter). The track follows the road into the campsites, turning right immediately through the logs. The track then continues away from the campsites, with the lake and beach coming into view on the left. The track continues to tend left towards the lake, where it comes to a clearing just behind Hobart Beach.
Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the lake, towards the slight clearing on the left and past the white dot on the tree. The track meanders through the melaleuca for a short time to open out onto a car park, with a signpost pointing back to ‘Wallagoot Lake’[1].
Turn left: From the middle of the carpark, this walk follows the sign to ‘Wallagoot Beach’[2] away from the carpark (not the ‘Wallagoot Lake’ sign next to the picnic table). The wide track soon comes to a timber boardwak and a three way intersection maked with a ‘Hobart Beach camp’ sign[3] point back to the carpark.
From this intersection the walk heads along the timber boardwalk following the ‘Ocean Beaches’ sign[4]. The boardwalk soon end and the track winds through the melaleuca to come to a three way intersection marked with a ‘Parking Area’ sign[5] pointing back along the track.

(0.76km) Ocean beaches carpark Trk → Wallagoot Beach

300 m
5 mins
2m
-7m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow on the sign to Wallagoot Beach, towards the sound of the ocean. The walk winds along the sandy track to a set of stairs, climbing the stairs to then drop down the dune on the other side, by erosion control steps in the sand. The track continues across the beach towards the water.

Wallagoot Beach

Wallagoot Beach, is located east of Wallagoot Lake in Bournda National Park, between Tathra and Merimbula. The beach is a large expanse of white sand, with surf conditions created by its south easterly aspect. The beach’s northern end sometimes floods, due to Wallagoot Lake breaking through the beach’s sand barrier. Alternative access (instead of Wallagoot Lake Rd) is from Bournda Rd, through Hobart Beach camping area.

(1.06km) Wallagoot Beach → Wallagoot Beach North

1.5 km
25 mins
17m
-9m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the bottom of the ladder steps, this walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean to the right. Wallagoot Lake soon appears on the left, behind the dunes. The walk continues along the beach to the end, where there is a set of stairs leading away from the beach. (This track may be impassable in high water, the hillside further down the beach can be used to access the stairs depending on water levels.)

(2.59km) Wallagoot Beach North → Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks

280 m
6 mins
11m
-12m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the beach, this walk heads up the stairs and hill through the melaleuca trees, and soon tends left. The track continues up through the trees to an intersection just beyond the timber platform (on the right), marked with ‘Kangarutha Walking Track’ signs.

(2.87km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Beach Carpark

220 m
4 mins
7m
-7m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the coast slightly uphill (that is, away from the face of the sign). The track tends left and dips through a valley, soon leading to a car park. (The car park is found at the end of Wallagoot Lake Rd, off the Sapphire Coast Drive.)

(2.87km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Gap

110 m
2 mins
0m
-8m

Easy track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection, the walk heads to the timber platform then down the timber steps onto Wallagoot Gap Beach.

Wallagoot Gap

Maps for the Hobart Beach to 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 Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hobart Beach to 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	6 km
		Time	1 hr 45 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

2km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 580m has short steep hills. The remaining (440m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 2.4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 590m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 2.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 590m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 3km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 590m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap walk starts and ends at the Hobart Beach large shelter (gps: -36.797, 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

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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.

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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

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

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Hobart Beach to Bournda Island Loop

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Hobart Beach to Bournda Island Loop

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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 → Bournda Lagoon

290 m
5 mins
0m
-7m

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’.
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

(2.48km) Bournda Lagoon → Bournda Bch Sth

460 m
8 mins
0m
-8m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the lagoon, this walk heads over the dunes towards the ocean, keeping the lagoon behind on the right. The walk turns right on the beach, keeping the ocean to the left, and follows the beach to the end where there is a signposted intersection.

(2.93km) Bournda Bch Sth → Bournda Island

450 m
8 mins
16m
-8m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Bournda Island’ and ‘North Tura Beach’ up the hill, passing a grassy platform on the left (which has great views over Bournda Island). The walk leads along the top of the dunes, along the fenced track to an intersection with a sign pointing back to ‘Bournda Island’ and ‘Bournda Lagoon’.
Turn left: 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.

Bournda Island

(3.39km) Bournda Island → Bournda Island Trk

60 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Hard track

Turn around: From the top of Bournda Island, the walk heads towards the mainland, tending closer to the ocean on the right side. The walk then heads down a steep, vegetated track and follows a rocky ridge onto the sand below.

(3.44km) Bournda Bch Sth → Bournda Bch Sth

890 m
15 mins
10m
-13m

Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads towards the ocean, across the end of the beach, then crosses the rocky headland to continue along a shorter beach, keeping the ocean to the left, to an island like feature. The intersection is marked by a cave feature at the bottom of the island. (This route is only possible at low tide).
Turn right: From the intersection at the southern end of the beach, the walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean to the right, and the dunes to the left. The walk continues past views of Bournda Lagoon to a spot opposite a set of stairs (going up the taller dunes on the left).

Bournda Beach

(4.33km) Bournda Beach → Ocean beaches carpark Trk

2.5 km
39 mins
19m
-14m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the middle of the beach, opposite a set of erosion control steps, the walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean to the right. The walk continues along the beach until it comes opposite a set of erosion control steps to the left.
Continue straight: From the middle of the beach, across from a set of erosion control steps, the walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean to the right. The walk continues along the beach for quite some time to a point opposite a set of erosion control steps going up the dunes to the left.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the beach and up the erosion control stairs. The walk then heads down the stairs onto a sandy clear trail which winds through the bush. The track soon meets a signposted intersection.

(6.8km) Ocean beaches carpark Trk → Wallagoot Lake Shore (Hobart Beach)

430 m
6 mins
1m
-2m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to the ‘Parking Area’[11] along the sandy track, towards the distant hills. The walk winds though the melaleuca, some of which are on the track. The soon comes to a timber boardwalk and a three way intersection with a ‘Ocean Beaches’ sign[12] pointing back along the track.
From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Hobart Beach camp’ sign[13] off the end of the board walk to the come to a car park a short distance later. A the carpark the walk turns right to find a signposted intersection next to the picnic table.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow on the sign to ‘Wallagoot Lake’[14], away from the car park and picnic table. The track tends right, down the hill, for approximately 50m to an intersection on the shore of Wallagoot Lake.

Hobart Beach

Hobart Beach is located on the southern shores of Wallagoot Lake, between Tathra and Merimbula. Hobart Beach extends from the sand dunes to Scotts Bay, on Wallagoot Lake. The beach is a thin slice of white sand between the treeline and the lake, and provides plenty of opportunity to go for a swim and enjoy the water. Access to the beach is through Hobart Beach camping area, off Bournda Rd in Bournda National Park.

(7.23km) Wallagoot Lake Shore (Hobart Beach) → Hobart Beach large shelter

330 m
5 mins
1m
0m

Easy track

Turn sharp left: From the intersection, the walk heads away from Wallagoot Lake, keeping it a bit to the right for a short time, passing a post with a red reflective marker[15]. The track tends right, away from the lake and the beach, to come into view of a clearing, the campsite, on the left. The track continues to an area with cut logs on the ground. The walk passes these logs, continuing to the main road, to the right of large triangular shelter where there is a signpost.

Maps for the Hobart Beach to Bournda Island 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 Hobart Beach to Bournda Island Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hobart Beach to Bournda Island 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	7.6 km
		Time	2 hrs 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	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
		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

3.3km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.7km is flat with no steps. Whilst another 1.1km has short steep hills and the remaining 480m is very steep.

Quality of track

4.9km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.2km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (480m) follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 890m is clearly signposted. The remaining (430m) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 430m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

7km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation) and another 320m is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety. The remaining (280m) is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

5km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 2.3km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (170m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Hobart Beach to Bournda Island Loop 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.
(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

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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 Gap

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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Trig loop

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Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Trig loop

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The walk from Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Trig is a long walk, heading up the biggest hill in the area. The view from the top is shrouded by trees, giving visitors water glimpses and views of the ranges to the east. The walk is great exercise and explores a diverse range of environments in the park.* 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.

(0km) Hobart Beach large shelter → Int. just north of Bournda Rd

360 m
6 mins
6m
0m

Easy track

(0.36km) Int. Bournda Rd and Hobart Beach Rd → Bournda Trig Station

3.4 km
1 hr 16 mins
227m
-35m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bournda Trig’ sign[5], along the shaded trail which follows roughly parallel to the road (above on the left). The trail winds and undulates a little for about 700m to come to a clear intersection where a ‘Hobart Beach camping area’ sign[6] points back along the trail.
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bournda Trig’ sign[7] up the hill to the road, which is in sight. The walk crosses the road to the gate and signpost.
Continue straight: From the gate, the walk heads up the hill away from the road. The trail tends right before leading up the hill, where it steepens towards an intersection with a trail (leading to a water tank) on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill, keeping the water tank below on the right. The trail leads up the hill to a signposted intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the sign to ‘Bournda Trig’[8] down the hill. The trail passes a water tank on the right before winding up the hill onto the ridge. The trail then continues along the ridge to a signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bournda Trig’ sign[9] along the flat. The trail continues to wind through the bush to a large pile of logs on the right of the track. From here, the track tends right, up the hill, to climb steeply to a signposted intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bournda Trig’ sign up the hill. The track winds up the hill, around a knoll (to the right) and comes to the Trig Station in a clearing. If you go down hill you have gone too far.

Bournda Trig

Bournda Trig is the highest point in Bournda National Park, situated between Tathra and Merimbula. The trig point stands in a small clearing beside the management trail, and does not have great views over the surrounding area. The trig station stands at 207 m.a.s.l. The Bournda Trig can be accessed by the Bournda Trig Fire Trail[10] which off Bournda Rd and Sapphire Coast Dr.

(3.77km) Bournda Trig Station → Int Bournda Trig and Field Studies Trks

320 m
9 mins
3m
-36m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the intersection, the walk keeps the Trig Station on the left as it heads down the hill. The track tends left around a knoll and then continues down the hill to a signposted intersection.

(4.09km) Int. Bournda Trig and Field Studies Trks → Field Study Huts

1.7 km
31 mins
4m
-108m

Experienced only

Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Field Studies’ sign[11] down the hill. The track meanders down along a ridgeline before following the path which is just visible down the hill. The track is covered in sections with fallen trees, many with paths trodden around them. The track continues to descend the ridge for sometime before coming out at a clearing with numerous A-frame shelters. The track continues through these to a campfire setting in front of a homestead-style home.

Field Study Huts

The Field Study Huts are located just above Bournda Rd in Bournda National Park, between Tathra and Merimbula. The main hut is a homestead-style wood cottage with a fire pit, BBQ plate, picnic tables and a toilet. Just near the hut, there are four open A-frame shelters. These facilities support a range of education services provided by the Bournda Environmental Education Centre. Parking is available near the road, and walking access from Bournda Lagoon and Trig is also possible. More info.

(5.79km) Field Study Huts → Field Study Huts Carpark

150 m
3 mins
1m
-9m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the campfire, the walk heads down the hill away from the homestead-style building, keeping the A-frame shelters to the left. The trail tends left down the hill to a gate and a signpost across the road.

(5.94km) Field Study Huts Car park → Int. just north of Bournda Rd

1.7 km
33 mins
10m
-58m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads down into the car park. The track continues down the ridge of the hill, passing over a fallen log and following a barely-visible trodden path down the slope. The track winds down the hill to meet a signpost on a more defined bush track.
Veer left: From the intersection, with the ‘Field Studies Huts’ sign[12] on the left, this walk heads north along the wide track. The track passes along the side of Bondi Lake (not visable on the right) to come to a three way intersection marked with a ‘Bondi Lake’ sign[13] pointing back along the track (as an old hut is just visible on the right).
From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘hobart beach camp’ sign[14] north passing and old fence and the view to the old hut (on the right). The track winds throught the bush to soon come pass another ‘Bondi Lake’ sign[15], and head between the timber posts to come to the dirt road.
Continue straight: From intersection with Bournda Rd, this walk crosses the dirt road and follows the ‘Hobart Beach camping area 0.5km’ sign[16] north along the track. The track winds through the melaleuca for a short time, to a three way intersection marked with a ‘Bondi Lake’ sign[17] pointing back to the dirt road.

(7.67km) Int. just north of Bournda Rd → Hobart Beach large shelter

360 m
6 mins
0m
-6m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Hobart Beach Camping Area’[18] through the melaleuca, soon coming to another three-way intersection with a ‘Bondi Lake’ sign[19] pointing back along the track.
From the intersection, the walk continues straight follows the ‘Hobart Beach Camping Area’[20] through the dense melaleuca, soon coming to a large clearing at the back of the camping area. The walk continues past the volleyball court to the dirt road in front of the large picnic shelter[21].

Hobart Beach campground

Maps for the Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Trig loop 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
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Cross sectional view of the Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Trig loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Trig 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	8 km
		Time	3 hrs 30 mins
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Grade 5/6 Experienced only	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
		Signs	No directional signs (5/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		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

3km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2.1km is very steep. Whilst another 2.1km is flat with no steps and the remaining 920m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

3.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.8km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (2.1km) follows a rough unclear track.

Signs

4.8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 1.7km Has no directional signs. The remaining (1.5km) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.7km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 4.6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 3.4km 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 Trig loop 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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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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And Walk

Kianiny Bay lookout

(0km) Kianinny Boat Ramp → Kianinny Park

Easy track

Kianinny Bay picnic area

(0.06km) Kianinny Park → Kianinny Bay Lookout

Hard track

Kianinny Bay Lookout

Maps for the Kianiny Bay lookout walk

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

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

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Fire Danger

Weather Forest

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Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout

Bournda Beach picnic area

(0km) Bournda Lagoon Carpark → Bournda Lagoon Lookout

Hard track

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

Hard track

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

Moderate track

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

Moderate track

North Tura Lookout

North Tura Beach

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

Moderate track

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

Moderate track

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

Moderate track

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

Hard track

Bournda Island

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

Moderate track

(4.63km) Bournda Bch Sth → Bournda Lagoon

Moderate track

Bournda Lagoon

(5.09km) Bournda Lagoon → Bournda Lagoon Car Park

Moderate track

Bournda Beach picnic area

Maps for the Bournda Lagoon via North Tura Lookout walk

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

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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Bournda Beach car park to Beach

(0km) Bournda Beach car park → Bournda Beach

Moderate track

Bournda Beach

Maps for the Bournda Beach car park to Beach walk