Bournda Lagoon car park to Bournda Island

Download & Print Map and Notes

45 mins

2.1 km Return

35 m

Hard track
This walk passes Bournda Lagoon and crosses Bournda Beach to follow the headland to the island. Bournda Island divides North Tura and Bournda beaches. The island is exposed to the elements and provides stunning views along both beaches. The cave at the bottom of the island is interesting to explore when the surf conditions are safe.

Maps for the Bournda Lagoon car park to Bournda Island 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 car park to Bournda Island bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bournda Lagoon car park to Bournda Island

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 2.1 km
Time 45 mins
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Grade 4/6



Hard track
AS 2156.1 Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Signs Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
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

770m of this walk has short steep hills and another 170m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (110m) is very steep.

Quality of track

Around 940m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 110m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 990m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 55m has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 990m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 55m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 830m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 220m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

800m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 140m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (110m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Similar walks

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Other Nearby walks

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Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bournda Lagoon car park to Bournda Island 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.
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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

Comments

 


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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 🙂