North Tura Beach
Download & Print Map and Notes10 mins
316 m Return
5 m
Moderate track
(0km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Lookout
30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m
Very easy
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
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 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 | ||
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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).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
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
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.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ntb
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)
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 🙂
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