North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon

(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) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks

3.1 km
58 mins
75m
-75m

Hard track

Turn around: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Walking tracks’ arrow[8] 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[9], 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[10].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Bournda Lagoon via Sandy Beach Creek’ sign, passing picnic tables on the left. The track winds a little as it passes through open and closed heath areas, as well as a ‘Walking Track’ sign. The track continues, bordered by the heath, coming to a signposted intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Bournda Lagoon’ down the sandy track. The track is virtually fenced by the vegetation either side, and soon comes to a signposted intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign ‘Bournda Lagoon via Sandy Beach Ck’ up the slight hill. The track tends right, heading through the bush to meet Sandy Beach Creek (below on the left). The track loosely follows this creek, then heads down some rocky steps to the arrow-marked bank of the creek.
Veer left: From the creek bank, this walk crosses the creek. The track follows a rocky path over a small hill, then turns right along the waterline. The walk follows track markers along the creek bank, coming to an area with a number of seats, signposted as ‘Study Area 2’. The track continues past this area to closely follow the waterline (on the right of the track) to ‘Study Area 1’. The track passes these seats and continues above the lagoon (on the right) to an area of rainforest vegetation, which is signposted. The track here turns left, heading up to a cliffline and following this along to a set of stairs. The walk climbs the stairs to a signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk keeps the lagoon on the right and heads in the opposite direction to the ‘Walking Track’ sign. The track heads across the hill to turn right, down the hill to another ‘Walking Track’ sign near a rock shelf.

(3.1km) Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks → Bournda Lagoon Lookout

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn right: 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. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

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.

(3.1km) Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks → Int. Bournda Lagoon Car park and Bournda Lagoon Trks

230 m
5 mins
5m
-8m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, keeping the lagoon on the right of the track. The track heads down to wind along the flatter shoreline of the lagoon, coming to a signposted intersection with stairs on the left.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill away from the lagoon, soon turning left. The track follows the shore of the lagoon (below on the left) to a signposted intersection.

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.

(3.33km) Bournda Lagoon → Bournda Lagoon Car Park

140 m
2 mins
3m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: 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

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.

Maps for the North Tura Beach to 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 North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Tura Beach to 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	3.5 km
		Time	1 hr 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	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

1.5km of this walk is very steep and another 1km has short steep hills. Whilst another 890m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 30m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

2.2km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 1.3km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (30m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 3.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 30m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 3.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 2.1km 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

1.6km 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 (590m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon walk starts at the Nth Tura Lookout int. (gps: -36.829061, 149.93448)
Your main transport option to Nth Tura Lookout int. is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon 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

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

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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

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 🙂

North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon

(0km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Lookout

Very easy

North Tura Lookout

(0km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks

Hard track

(3.1km) Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks → Bournda Lagoon Lookout

Moderate track

Bournda Lagoon Lookout

(3.1km) Int. Bournda Lagoon Lookout and Bournda Lagoon Trks → Int. Bournda Lagoon Car park and Bournda Lagoon Trks

Hard track

Bournda Lagoon

(3.33km) Bournda Lagoon → Bournda Lagoon Car Park

Moderate track

Bournda Beach picnic area

Maps for the North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon walk

Cross sectional view of the North Tura Beach to Bournda Lagoon bushwalking track

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

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