Wallagoot Gap is a spectacular gorge, cut into the rock by the ocean. The Gap is a popular swimming spot where the water is channeled over a small reef and through the tall rock walls. The seclusion created by the tall walls of the beach give some protection from the wind and waves, but there is no lifeguard patrol. The walk down to Wallagoot Gap is well signposted and well maintained.
Wallagoot Gap
And Walk
Wallagoot Gap
15 mins
22 m
Easy track
(0km) Wallagoot Beach Carpark → Wallagoot Gap
320 m
6 mins
7m
-15m
Easy track
Veer 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 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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wallagoot Gap walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Wallagoot Gap walk.
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
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/wg
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 🙂
Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Trig loop
3 hrs 30 mins
251 m
Experienced only
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
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].
(0.36km) Int. Bournda Rd and Hobart Beach Rd → Bournda Trig Station
3.4 km
1 hr 16 mins
227m
-35m
Moderate track
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
(3.77km) Bournda Trig Station → Int Bournda Trig and Field Studies Trks
320 m
9 mins
3m
-36m
Moderate track
(4.09km) Int. Bournda Trig and Field Studies Trks → Field Study Huts
1.7 km
31 mins
4m
-108m
Experienced only
Field Study Huts
(5.79km) Field Study Huts → Field Study Huts Carpark
150 m
3 mins
1m
-9m
Moderate track
(5.94km) Field Study Huts Car park → Int. just north of Bournda Rd
1.7 km
33 mins
10m
-58m
Experienced only
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
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
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 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 | ||
. | |||
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Trig loop walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Hobart Beach camping area to Bournda Trig loop walk.
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.
(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
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/21
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 🙂
Wallagoot Beach
And Walk
Wallagoot Beach
30 mins
37 m
Moderate track
This walk is a short route onto Wallagoot Beach. On the walk down to the beach you are rewarded with views across Wallagoot Lake as well as the long Wallagoot and Bournda Beaches. The beach is a popular place for swimming and in good conditions the rocks on the northern end of the beach provide some opportunities for exploring.
(0km) Wallagoot Beach Carpark → Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks
220 m
4 mins
7m
-7m
Easy track
(0.22km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Gap
110 m
2 mins
0m
-8m
Easy track
Wallagoot Gap
(0.22km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Beach North
280 m
6 mins
12m
-11m
Moderate track
Maps for the Wallagoot 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 Wallagoot Beach bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wallagoot 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 | 1 km | ||
Time | 30 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 280m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 220m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 280m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 220m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 280m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 220m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 500m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 500m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 280m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 220m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wallagoot Beach walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Wallagoot Beach walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Wallagoot Beach 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
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
Short URL = http://wild.tl/wb
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 🙂
Kangarutha Track
And Walk
Kangarutha Track
4 hrs
453 m
Hard track
The Kangarutha Track takes walkers from Tathra south to near Wallagoot Gap. The walk explores about half of the Bournda National Park coast line. This coastline has many beautiful bays and scenic ocean views. There are a few bays where you would be able to have a splash to cool yourself down on those warmer days. Allow time to rest and enjoy the view from these secluded bays and headlands.
(0km) Kianinny Boat Ramp → Kianinny Park
60 m
1 mins
3m
0m
Easy track
Kianinny Bay picnic area
(0.06km) Kianinny Park → Kianinny Bay Lookout
150 m
5 mins
27m
-5m
Hard track
Kianinny Bay Lookout
(0.21km) Kianinny Bay Lookout → Boulder Bay
1.5 km
35 mins
72m
-93m
Hard track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the ocean. The track winds along an area of low heath to soon turn left into taller heath. The track winds and undulates through the cleared passage in the heathland, passing through a few gullies. The walk crosses a large creek with stairs leading down and away from a rock platform. The track then continues up and around the hillside through an area of more open vegetation. This walk then leads down the hill to an arrow post, marking the track on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill along the track, soon coming into view of the beach. The walk winds down the stairs onto a rock which leads onto the beach. This walk continues to the middle of the beach.
Boulder Bay
(1.73km) Boulder Bay → Int Kangarutha Trk Nth and White Rock Rd
2.8 km
1 hr 9 mins
186m
-152m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the arrow down the steps, towards the ocean. The track opens out onto the coast and arrives at a white post on the rock platform beside the bay.
Turn right: From the first white post, the walk heads towards the next visible white post, keeping the ocean on the left. The track meanders along the rocky platform then tends away from the bay, turning right, up the hill. As it climbs up the hill, the walk passes an ant mound, to the left, and soon heads over a very rocky area, following the most worn and compacted route through the rocks. The track continues, with the ocean on the left, and follows a track marker down the hill, arriving at the middle of a rocky bay.
Continue straight: From the middle of the rocky bay, the walk follows rock-cut steps up onto the rocky headland, keeping the water on the left. The track then winds its way over the rocks, passing a lookout on the left, and dropping into a U-shaped rock valley (which points out to sea).
Continue straight: From the U-shaped rock valley, the walk climbs the hill, keeping the ocean on the left. The track continues for some time passing many great views of the coast. After passing through more areas of open and closed heath, the track bends right and goes up some stairs to an intersection with a service trail.
(4.57km) Int. Kangarutha Trk Nth and White Rock Rd → White Rock Nth route
230 m
5 mins
1m
-34m
Hard track
Continue straight: On the side of the car park where the road leads up the hill, this walk follows track around the cliff tops, keeping the small bay below on the left. The track heads around the small hill (above on the right), leading to a point on the white rock which overlooks the sea and surrounding coast. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
White Rock
(4.57km) Int. Kangarutha Trk Nth and White Rock Rd → Int. White Rock Rd and Kangarutha Trk Sth
40 m
1 mins
3m
0m
Moderate track
(4.6km) Int. White Rock Rd and Kangarutha Trk Sth → Games Bay
1.6 km
36 mins
69m
-109m
Hard track
Turn right: From the bay, this walk heads up the hill, keeping the ocean on the left of the track. The walk winds up the steps to then meander along the hillside, coming to a track marker at an intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs following the track marker arrow. The track very quickly winds down into the sandy creek bed behind Games Bay. A signpost marking ‘Games Bay’ is hidden in the low bush at the back of the beach area.
Games Bay
(6.21km) Games Bay → Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks
2.4 km
49 mins
86m
-82m
Hard track
(8.61km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Gap
110 m
2 mins
0m
-8m
Easy track
Wallagoot Gap
(8.61km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Beach North
280 m
6 mins
12m
-11m
Moderate track
Wallagoot Beach
(8.61km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Beach Carpark
220 m
4 mins
7m
-7m
Easy track
Maps for the Kangarutha Track 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 | 1:25 000 Map Series | 88241S BEGA | NSW-88241S |
Bega | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8824 BEGA | 8824 |
Cross sectional view of the Kangarutha Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Kangarutha Track
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 | 8.8 km | ||
Time | 4 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 | 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
4.6km of this walk is very steep and another 4km has short steep hills. The remaining (280m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
6km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 2.3km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (280m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
8km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 500m has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (280m) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 430m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (35m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Kangarutha Track walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Kangarutha Track walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Kangarutha Track walk starts 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)
The Kangarutha Track ends at the Wallagoot Beach Carpark (gps: -36.785005, 149.96105)
Your main transport option to Wallagoot Beach Carpark is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(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
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/kt
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 🙂
Hobart Beach loop
And Walk
Hobart Beach loop
45 mins
1 m
Moderate track
Hobart Beach campground
(0km) Hobart Beach large shelter → Wallagoot Lake Shore (Hobart Beach)
330 m
5 mins
0m
-1m
Easy track
Wallagoot Lake (Lagoon)
The lake is a popular spot for picnics and other recreation. Hobart Beach camping area lies on the southern shore of the lake, and on the northern edge lies the Wallagoot Lake Boat Club, with its parking, and also a picnic area, providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy the lake. Wallagoot Lake can be accessed by Wallagoot Lake Rd off the Sapphire Coast Drive. More info.
Hobart Beach
(0.33km) Wallagoot Lake Shore (Hobart Beach) → Int. Hobart Lagoon and Hobart Campground Trks
510 m
8 mins
0m
0m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows a track along the shore keeping Wallagoot Lake to the right. Soon the track leads to a three way intersection with a ‘Ocean Beaches’ sign[2] pointing back (and a set of steps on the left).
(0.84km) Int. Hobart Lagoon and Hobart Campground Trks → Hobart Beach large shelter
410 m
6 mins
1m
0m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection in front of the toilet block, the walk follows the dirt road (leaving the toilet block behind on the left). The walk follows the dirt road for a short distance to a signposted intersection (with a footpath) beside a large, open shelter. The shelter covers a number of picnic tables.
Maps for the Hobart 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 Hobart Beach loop bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hobart 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 | 1.2 km | ||
Time | 45 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
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 630m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 620m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
630m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 510m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (110m) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 740m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 510m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 740m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 510m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Hobart Beach loop walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Hobart Beach loop walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Hobart Beach loop 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
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
Short URL = http://wild.tl/hbl
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 🙂
Wallagoot Gap to White Rock
And Walk
Wallagoot Gap to White Rock
3 hrs 30 mins
398 m
Hard track
The walk to White Rock from Wallagoot Gap is an excellent way to experience the Bournda National Park coastline. The walk is scattered with many views of the coastline, with Games Bay, about halfway, a nice spot to cool down. The White Rocks provide a great picnic area (no facilities) for lunch before returning to Wallagoot car park.
(0km) Wallagoot Beach Carpark → Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks
220 m
4 mins
7m
-7m
Easy track
(0.22km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Gap
110 m
2 mins
0m
-8m
Easy track
Wallagoot Gap
(0.22km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Games Bay
2.4 km
49 mins
82m
-86m
Hard track
Games Bay
(2.62km) Games Bay → Int. White Rock Rd and Kangarutha Trk Sth
1.6 km
36 mins
109m
-69m
Hard track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow across the hill. The track meanders for a short time to then wind down steps to a sandy river bed at the peak of a bay, with an easy-to-miss signpost for ‘Games Bay’.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the valley, keeping the ocean on the right. The track leads up to an area of tall bush trees, then tends left down the hill. The walk continues along the hillside, keeping the ocean on the right. The track meanders through the heath, passing a few good viewing points of the coast. The walk then meets a large black termite mound, where the track turns left up the hill. The track continues up the hill, tending right to then go down a slight hill to a signposted intersection with a management trail.
(4.22km) Int. White Rock Rd and Kangarutha Trk Sth → White Rock Carpark
160 m
4 mins
0m
-25m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill towards the ocean. The track soon tends right, down to a cul-de-sac in the management trail.
(4.38km) White Rock Carpark → White Rock Nth route
100 m
2 mins
1m
-12m
Hard track
White Rock
Maps for the Wallagoot Gap to White Rock 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 to White Rock bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wallagoot Gap to White Rock
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 | 9 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs 30 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 | 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
3.8km of this walk has short steep hills and another 420m is very steep. The remaining (220m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
4.1km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 220m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (160m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
4km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 310m has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (220m) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 4.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 4.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 260m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (220m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wallagoot Gap to White Rock walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Wallagoot Gap to White Rock walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Wallagoot Gap to White Rock 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
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
Short URL = http://wild.tl/wgtwr
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 🙂
Bournda Lagoon to North Tura
And Walk
Bournda Lagoon to North Tura
45 mins
23 m
Moderate track
(0km) Bournda Lagoon Car Park → Bournda Lagoon
140 m
2 mins
0m
-3m
Moderate track
Bournda Lagoon
(0.14km) Bournda Lagoon → Bournda Bch Sth
460 m
8 mins
0m
-8m
Moderate track
(0.6km) Bournda Bch Sth → Int Bournda Lagoon and Steps onto Beach Trks
1.1 km
20 mins
21m
-13m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows none of the signed directions, instead it keeps the ocean on the left of the track and continues behind the dunes. The walk winds along the sandy track for a short time, heading down into the melaleuca trees to a signposted intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Nth Tura Carpark’ sign, keeping the ocean to the left. The track winds up through melaleuca trees, away from the ocean views to come to an un-signposted intersection with a set of stairs on the left of the track.
(1.73km) Int. Bournda Lagoon and Steps onto Beach Trks → Nth Tura Beach
60 m
1 mins
0m
-3m
Moderate track
North Tura Beach
(1.73km) Int. Bournda Lagoon and Steps onto Beach Trks → Nth Tura Lookout int.
70 m
2 mins
2m
0m
Moderate track
Continue straight: 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
to come to an intersection beside the car park marked with a timber ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[3].
(1.8km) Nth Tura Lookout int. → Nth Tura Lookout
30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m
Very easy
North Tura Lookout
Maps for the Bournda Lagoon to North Tura 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 to North Tura bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bournda Lagoon to North Tura
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 | 1.8 km | ||
Time | 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
1.1km of this walk has short steep hills and another 680m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (65m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.8km 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 1.8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 30m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 210m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Bournda Lagoon to North Tura walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Bournda Lagoon to North Tura walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Bournda Lagoon to North Tura walk starts 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)
The Bournda Lagoon to North Tura ends at the Nth Tura Lookout int. (gps: -36.829061, 149.93448)
Your main transport option to Nth Tura Lookout int. 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
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/bltnt
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 🙂
Hobart Beach to Games Bay
And Walk
Hobart Beach to Games Bay
3 hrs 30 mins
230 m
Hard track
Hobart Beach campground
(0km) Hobart Beach large shelter → Ocean beaches carpark Trk
760 m
11 mins
2m
-2m
Moderate track
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
Wallagoot Beach
(1.06km) Wallagoot Beach → Wallagoot Beach North
1.5 km
25 mins
17m
-9m
Moderate track
(2.59km) Wallagoot Beach North → Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks
280 m
6 mins
11m
-12m
Moderate track
(2.87km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Wallagoot Gap
110 m
2 mins
0m
-8m
Easy track
Wallagoot Gap
(2.87km) Int. Wallagoot Gap and Kangarutha Trks → Games Bay
2.4 km
49 mins
82m
-86m
Hard track
Games Bay
Maps for the Hobart Beach 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 Hobart Beach to Games Bay bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hobart Beach 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 | 10.5 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs 30 mins | ||
. | |||
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
3km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2km is flat with no steps. The remaining (330m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
2.4km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 2.4km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (480m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
2.4km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 2.4km has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (480m) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
2.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 2.4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (480m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Hobart Beach to Games Bay walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Hobart Beach to Games Bay walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Hobart Beach to Games Bay 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
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
Short URL = http://wild.tl/hbtgb
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 🙂
Kianiny Bay to White Horse Bay lookout
1 Hr
114 m
Hard track
White Horse Bay is not the most spectacular bay in the area but the walk to it is quite nice. The walk takes you from Kianiny Bay and picnic area past the Kianiny lookout, through some of the signature heath of Bournda National Park. The walk heads to the northern point of White Horse Bay where there are views out to sea over the black, rough and steep rock shoreline.
(0km) Kianinny Boat Ramp → Kianinny Park
60 m
1 mins
3m
0m
Easy track
Kianinny Bay picnic area
(0.06km) Kianinny Park → Kianinny Bay Lookout
150 m
5 mins
27m
-5m
Hard track
Kianinny Bay Lookout
(0.21km) Kianinny Bay Lookout → Wild Horse Bay Lookout
710 m
16 mins
31m
-48m
Hard track
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track down the hill, towards the coast. The track winds down through areas of low heath and taller melaleuca trees. The track then bends to the right, in a clearing with views of the ocean, keeping the rocks on the left and comes to a small clearing overlooking the rocky coastline.
White Horse Bay Lookout
Maps for the Kianiny Bay to White Horse 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 to White Horse Bay lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Kianiny Bay to White Horse 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 | 1.8 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
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 | 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 700m of this walk is very steep, whilst the remaining 210m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
700m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 160m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (55m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
710m of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 150m has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (55m) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 910m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 910m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 710m of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), whilst the remaining 210m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Kianiny Bay to White Horse Bay lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Kianiny Bay to White Horse Bay lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Kianiny Bay to White Horse 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
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
Short URL = http://wild.tl/kbtwhbl
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 🙂
Hobart Beach, Bournda Lagoon and Beach loop
3 hrs 45 mins
139 m
Hard track
This is an expansive walk out from Hobart Beach camping area taking in some of the best sights of Bournda National Park. The walk explores the area from the campsite, and around Bournda Lagoon, before following the beautiful North Tura and Bournda beaches back to the start. There is plenty of opportunity along this walk to get the toes wet and to simply enjoy your surroundings.
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, 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
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 → Bondi Lake Sth
390 m
6 mins
2m
-7m
Experienced only
Turn left: From the bottom of the stairs, the walk keeps the bottom of the dunes to the right for some time and then tends to the left through the trees. The track winds through the trees to open out onto the large treeless clearing of Bondi Lake. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.
Bondi Lake
(2.11km) Bournda Beach car park → Int Bournda Rd and Bournda Beach Parking Area
90 m
1 mins
3m
0m
Moderate track
(2.19km) Bournda Lagoon Carpark → Int. Bournda Rd and Bournda Beach Parking Area
150 m
3 mins
0m
-4m
Moderate track
Bournda Beach picnic area
(2.34km) Bournda Lagoon Carpark → Bournda Lagoon Lookout
240 m
5 mins
6m
-8m
Hard track
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.
Bournda Lagoon Lookout
(2.58km) Bournda Lagoon Lookout → Int. North Tura Carpark and Bournda Lagoon Trk
2.3 km
45 mins
64m
-62m
Hard track
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.
(4.91km) Int North Tura Carpark and Bournda Lagoon Trk → Int. Bournda Lagoon and Island Trks
960 m
17 mins
15m
-18m
Moderate track
Veer left: 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. Now Continue straight to rejoin the main walk .
(4.91km) Int. North Tura Carpark and Bournda Lagoon Trk → Nth Tura Car Park Picnic Area
760 m
13 mins
11m
-13m
Moderate track
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.
(5.68km) Nth Tura Picnic Area → Nth Tura Lookout
60 m
2 mins
1m
-1m
Easy track
to come to an intersection beside the car park marked with a timber ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[13].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Viewing Platform’ sign[14], towards the lookout. The walk leads along the gravel path, around the timber bollard[15] then up the fiberglass ramp (1.5m wide), keeping a timber fence either side. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
North Tura Lookout
(5.68km) Nth Tura Car Park Picnic Area → Nth Tura Beach
100 m
2 mins
0m
-4m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the stairs down the hill and through the heath and then onto the beach.
(5.77km) Nth Tura Beach → Nth Tura Beach and Bournda Island Trk
780 m
13 mins
7m
-6m
Moderate track
(6.56km) Nth Tura Beach and Bournda Island Trk → Bournda Island
220 m
4 mins
8m
-5m
Hard track
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 Veer right.
Bournda Island
(6.56km) Nth Tura Beach and Bournda Island Trk → Bournda Bch Sth
230 m
4 mins
3m
-8m
Hard track
Turn right: 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.
(6.79km) Bournda Beach → Bournda Bch Sth
580 m
9 mins
4m
-3m
Moderate track
Bournda Beach
(7.36km) Bournda Beach → Wallagoot Beach
2.2 km
34 mins
12m
-12m
Moderate track
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.
Wallagoot Beach
(9.53km) Wallagoot Beach → Ocean beaches carpark Trk
300 m
5 mins
7m
-2m
Moderate track
(9.83km) Ocean beaches carpark Trk → Wallagoot Lake Shore (Hobart Beach)
430 m
6 mins
1m
-2m
Moderate track
From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Hobart Beach camp’ sign[23] 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’[24], 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
Wallagoot Lake (Lagoon)
The lake is a popular spot for picnics and other recreation. Hobart Beach camping area lies on the southern shore of the lake, and on the northern edge lies the Wallagoot Lake Boat Club, with its parking, and also a picnic area, providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy the lake. Wallagoot Lake can be accessed by Wallagoot Lake Rd off the Sapphire Coast Drive. More info.
(10.26km) Wallagoot Lake Shore (Hobart Beach) → Hobart Beach large shelter
330 m
5 mins
1m
0m
Easy track
Maps for the Hobart Beach, Bournda Lagoon and 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 Hobart Beach, Bournda Lagoon and Beach loop bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hobart Beach, Bournda Lagoon and 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 | 10.6 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs 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 | 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
4km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 3.5km is flat with no steps. Whilst another 1.6km is very steep and the remaining 1.5km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.3km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (2.2km) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 10km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 890m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 11km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 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
7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 2.6km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (1.4km) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Hobart Beach, Bournda Lagoon and Beach loop walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Hobart Beach, Bournda Lagoon and Beach loop walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Hobart Beach, Bournda Lagoon and Beach 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
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
Short URL = http://wild.tl/hbblabl
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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