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Track to Bournda Lagoon car park +
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Track off Bournda Beach, southern end +
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View from above Bournda Beach +
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Signpost near North Tura +
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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 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.
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Length |
1.8km |
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45 mins |
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate |
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) |
*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
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).
(0 km)
Bournda Lagoon Car Park
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Bournda Lagoon
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 143 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -3 m |
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From the car park, the walk heads past the gate following the sign to 'Bournda Lagoon' past the toilet. The walk heads down the hill, becoming more sandy as it comes to meet the lagoon shore.
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Bournda Lagoon
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Alt = 5 m |
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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
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Bournda Lagoon
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Bournda Bch Sth
Track: Moderate - beach |
Length = 456 m |
Time = 8 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -8 m |
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Continue straight: From the lagoon, this walk heads over the dunes towards the ocean, keeping the lagoon behind on the right. The walk turns right on the beach, keeping the ocean to the left, and follows the beach to the end where there is a signposted intersection.
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Bournda Bch Sth
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Int Bournda Lagoon and Steps onto Beach Trks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 1.13 km |
Time = 20 mins |
| Climb = 21 m |
Descent = -13 m |
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Bournda Island' and 'North Tura Beach' up the hill, passing a grassy platform on the left (which has great views over Bournda Island). The walk leads along the top of the dunes, along the fenced track to an intersection with a sign pointing back to 'Bournda Island' and 'Bournda Lagoon'.
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.
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Int. Bournda Lagoon and Steps onto Beach Trks
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Nth Tura Beach
Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 62 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -3 m |
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the stairs down the hill and through the heath and then onto the beach.
(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)
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North Tura Beach
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Alt = 6 m |
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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.
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Int. Bournda Lagoon and Steps onto Beach Trks
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Nth Tura Lookout int.
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 66 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = 0 m |
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk leaves the beach and stairs behind on the left, as the track winds up the hill for a short time to the car park.
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[fac=8213] to come to an intersection beside the car park marked with a timber 'North Tura Beach' sign[3].
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Nth Tura Lookout int.
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Nth Tura Lookout
Optional sidetrip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - bushtrack |
Length = 31 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -1 m |
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Viewing Platform' sign[4], towards the lookout. The walk leads along the gravel path, around the timber bollard[5] then up the fiberglass ramp (1.5m wide), keeping a timber fence either side.
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North Tura Lookout
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Alt = 10 m |
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North Tura Beach Lookout is between Tathra and Merimbula in Bournda National Park. The lookout platform (4.6x4.6m) has stunning views[6] over North Tura Beach, all the way south to Tura Headland[7] and out to sea. The lookout is also a perfect viewing point for Turingal Head[8] and Bournda Island. The fence[9] is 91cm high and the ramp leading up is 1.5m wide[10].
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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 |
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Campsites in the park Hobart Beach campgroundNearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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Distance (straight line) |
| Camping Plus | 6 Alice St , Merimbula | (02) 6495 2571 | 8.4 km | Gas Connection The | Arthur Kaine Drv, Pambula | (02) 6495 7121 | 13 km | Barbeques Galore (Bega) | 274 Carp St , Bega | (02) 6492 4054 | 18 km | Camping Outdoors Centre | 43 Vulcan St , Moruya | (02) 4474 3081 | 101.8 km | Gone Fishin | Cnr Ford & Queen Sts, Moruya | (02) 4474 4381 | 101.6 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bournda Lagoon to North Tura.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Far South Coast fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place. (Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago) Please Note: 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 and ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | | °C (feels like °) | | km/h from the | | % humidity (as at ) |
| Wed | 24° | Possible late shower. | | | Thu | 14°|22° | Possible shower. | | | Fri | 15°|26° | Possible shower. | | | Sat | 11°|21° | Partly cloudy. | |
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 Bournda National Park Link to official closures and fire bans pageRegion: South Coast & Highlands Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment. |
Hiking near Sydney 
500 meters
not too much longer now :)