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Map of North Tura Lookout
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Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the North Tura Lookout bushwalking track

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

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

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

		Length	45m
		Time	5 mins
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Grade 1/6 Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible	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)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 20m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track
This whole walk, 20m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs
This whole walk, 20m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 20m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 20m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 20m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

Wildwalks
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Drive to Int. Nth Tura Car Park and Lookout Trk
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Int. Nth Tura Car Park and Lookout Trk to Nth Tura Lookout Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - bushtrack	Length = 22 m	Time =
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, the walk follows the sign for 'Viewing Platform' out to the verandah lookout.

North Tura Lookout	Alt = 10 m
North Tura Beach Lookout is located between Tathra and Merimbula in Bournda National Park. The lookout has stunning views over North Tura Beach, all the way south to Tura Headland and out to sea. The lookout is also a great viewing point for Turingal Head and Bournda Island. The lookout is easily accessed from North Tura car park and is wheelchair-accessible.

North Tura Beach	Alt = 6 m
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.

Drive from Int. Nth Tura Car Park and Lookout Trk
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
Hobart Beach campground


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Camping Plus	6 Alice St , Merimbula	(02) 6495 2571	6.9 km
Gas Connection The	Arthur Kaine Drv, Pambula	(02) 6495 7121	11.5 km
Barbeques Galore (Bega)	274 Carp St , Bega	(02) 6492 4054	19.2 km
Camping Outdoors Centre	43 Vulcan St , Moruya	(02) 4474 3081	103.3 km
Gone Fishin	Cnr Ford & Queen Sts, Moruya	(02) 4474 4381	103.1 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to North Tura Lookout.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from North Tura Lookout Click to re-center search
2	EDN02	PJ OBrien / Optus site BIMMIL HILL	21 km (to the SSW)
3	MER03	CB Repeater Site Hill 217 5 km NNE of WYNDHAM	29 km (to the WSW)
7	PKA07	Wandella Trig PEAK ALONE	60 km (to the NNW)
5	VKE5	Broadcast Site EMERALD HILL Emergency use only	63 km (to the WNW)
4	MCA04	DCNR / Ambulance Site MARAMINGO HILL	73 km (to the SSW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Far South Coast fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 21 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Clear. 6.7°C (feels like 4.0°) 9 km/h from the SW (gusting 11) 93% humidity     (as at 25/11:05pm) Sat       ° Clear. Sun 6°|19° Mostly sunny. Mon 7°|18° A few showers developing. Tue 7°|19° Early shower or two.

Bournda National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

Region: South Coast & Highlands
Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.

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