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North Tura Beach loop

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Time:	15 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	11 km SSW of Tathra
Length:	0.5 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 0.5 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Bournda National Park
Climb:	7 m Total Climbing This walk has a total cumulative climb of 7 m, this is the total of the elevation gains made in each of the walks uphill sections
Style:	Circuit

This is a wonderful short loop down from the car park and onto North Tura Beach. The walk explores the beach, giving the chance to get sand between the toes, before returning to the car. The optional side trip to the lookout is well worth the effort with its great view of the coast. (open in app)

Today's Fire rating
LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)

Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for North Tura Beach loop

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of North Tura Beach loop
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500 meters

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

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Photo Gallery




	Signposted intersection for lookout and beach +




	View from North Tura lookout +




	North Tura Beach +




	Stairs onto North Tura Beach +




	Track north of North Tura car park +




	Sign pointing along the track +




	North Tura picnic area +




	Signpost at North Tura +




	North Tura car park +

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the North Tura Beach loop bushwalking track

Cross Section of the North Tura Beach loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Tura Beach loop bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the North Tura Beach loop bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	470m
		Time	15 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
Around 250m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 220m has short steep hills.

Quality of track
Around 440m 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 440m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 30m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 470m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 470m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
Around 410m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 65m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Track Notes

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Drive to Int Nth Tura Car Park and Lookout Trk
Drive to Int Nth Tura Car Park and Lookout Trk
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

(0 km) Nth Tura Lookout int. to 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^[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. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)

North Tura Lookout	Alt = 10 m
North Tura Lookout
North Tura Beach Lookout is between Tathra and Merimbula in Bournda National Park. The lookout platform (4.6x4.6m) 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].

(0 km) Int Nth Tura Car Park and Lookout Trk to Int Nth Tura Car Park and Nth Tura Bch Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 158 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -5 m
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.

(0.16 km) Int. Nth Tura Car Park and Nth Tura Bch to Nth Tura Beach Track: Moderate - beach	Length = 185 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -1 m
Turn left: From here, this walk heads along the beach towards Bournda Island, keeping the water to the right. The walk soon comes to a staircase on the left.

North Tura Beach	Alt = 6 m
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.

(0.34 km) Nth Tura Beach to Nth Tura Lookout int. Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 128 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 5 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn left: From the beach, this walk heads towards the hill with the stairs visible, and away from the ocean. The walk then heads up through the gap in the heath to lead to the top of the stairs. Turn left : 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^[8] 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^[9], and toilet[fac=8213] to come to an intersection beside the car park marked with a timber 'North Tura Beach' sign^[10].

Drive from Nth Tura Lookout int.
Drive from Nth Tura Lookout int.
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

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Driving Directions

	To the start of the walk Drive from:		From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
Hobart Beach campground

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Camping Plus	6 Alice St , Merimbula	(02) 6495 2571	6.9 km
Gas Connection The	Arthur Kaine Drv, Pambula	(02) 6495 7121	11.5 km
Barbeques Galore (Bega)	274 Carp St , Bega	(02) 6492 4054	19.2 km
Camping Outdoors Centre	43 Vulcan St , Moruya	(02) 4474 3081	103.3 km
Gone Fishin	Cnr Ford & Queen Sts, Moruya	(02) 4474 4381	103.1 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to North Tura Beach loop.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from North Tura Beach loop Click to re-center search
2	EDN02	PJ OBrien / Optus site BIMMIL HILL	21 km (to the SSW)
3	MER03	CB Repeater Site Hill 217 5 km NNE of WYNDHAM	29 km (to the WSW)
7	PKA07	Wandella Trig PEAK ALONE	60 km (to the NNW)
5	VKE5	Broadcast Site EMERALD HILL Emergency use only	63 km (to the WNW)
4	MCA04	DCNR / Ambulance Site MARAMINGO HILL	73 km (to the SSW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This 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 Climate
Weather 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.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Bournda National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

Region: South Coast & Highlands
Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.

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