Bournda Lagoon to North Tura

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	From the Sandy Creek Walking Track (-36.8155856,149.9375543)
Mode	Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions	From Sapphire Coast Drive, 9 Turn on to Bournda Road then drive for 2.9 km Turn right onto Bournda Lagon Road and drive for another 2.8 km
Finish	(-36.8290906,149.9343291)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
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.....

An optional side trip to Nth Tura Beach.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Sandy Creek Walking Track Start heading along Sandy Creek Walking Track (a vehicle track). After 35 m come to the "Bournda Beach picnic area". 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. After another 75 m pass the toilet (8 m on your left). After another 40 m (from the Sandy Creek Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Sandy Creek Walking Track.
	After another 3 m (from the Sandy Creek Walking Track) turn sharp left, to head along Sandy Creek Walking Track (a walking track). After another 520 m cross the ford. Then head up the 26 earthen steps (about 15 m long)
	After another 6 m (from the Sandy Creek Walking Track) veer right, to head along Sandy Creek Walking Track. After another 15 m come to the "North Tura Lookout" (30 m on your left).
	After another 145 m (from the Sandy Creek Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Sandy Creek Walking Track.
	After another 205 m (from the Sandy Creek Walking Track) veer right, to head along Sandy Creek Walking Track.
	After another 70 m (from the Sandy Creek Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Sandy Creek Walking Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Nth Tura Beach. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 620 m (from the Sandy Creek Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Sandy Creek Walking Track.
	After another 55 m (from the Sandy Creek Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Sandy Creek Walking Track. After another 25 m pass a seat (20 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Nth Tura Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. From the Sandy Creek Walking Track continue straight, to head along Sandy Creek Walking Track.
	After another 25 m come to the end. About 15 m past the end is "Toilet". Toilet Unisex single pit toilet. Entrance is 90cm wide, toilet seat 38cm high (57cm to back wall). Simple handrail is 82cm high. Floor space is about 110cm by 230cm. A 4cm step into the toilet. Tap (no basin) outside 74cm from ground. "Pinch Point". Pinch Point Timber bollards at end of carpark. Gap of 1.3m (0.5m high) provides access to picnic area, toilet and walking tracks. About 30 m past the end is "North Tura Car Park".
	From the Sandy Creek Walking Track Start (a walking track). About 115 m past the end is "North Tura Beach". 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.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 40 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Nth Tura Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Sandy Creek Walking Track Start (a walking track). After another 45 m come to "North Tura Lookout". 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 over North Tura Beach, all the way south to Tura Headland and out to sea. The lookout is also a perfect viewing point for Turingal Head and Bournda Island. The fence is 91cm high and the ramp leading up is 1.5m wide.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

From the Sandy Creek Walking Track Start (a walking track).

After another 45 m come to "North Tura Lookout".

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 over North Tura Beach, all the way south to Tura Headland and out to sea. The lookout is also a perfect viewing point for Turingal Head and Bournda Island. The fence is 91cm high and the ramp leading up is 1.5m wide.

The end.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bournda Lagoon to North Tura

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.8 km
Time	40 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Entity|toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 650 m apart with the largest gap of 1.8 km.

Seat: There is one 1.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	110 m	[toilet]
Seat	1.8 km	[seat]
Entity\|toilet	1.9 km	Toilet

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

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.

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.

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 over North Tura Beach, all the way south to Tura Headland and out to sea. The lookout is also a perfect viewing point for Turingal Head and Bournda Island. The fence is 91cm high and the ramp leading up is 1.5m wide.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Merimbula Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 20 April
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Mostly sunny day. Medium chance of showers this evening. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Monday 21 April
  
  14°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then tending west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Tuesday 22 April
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  7 → 30mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Wednesday 23 April
  
  15°C → 20°C
  Showers easing.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 20mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Thursday 24 April
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 25 April
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  10°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Bournda National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 03 March 2025 to Monday 29 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:
  
  Araluen Nature Reserve
  
  Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
  
  Beowa National Park
  
  Berlang State Conservation Area
  
  Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
  
  Bournda National Park
  
  Bournda Nature Reserve
  
  Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
  
  Deua National Park
  
  Eurobodalla National Park
  
  Kooraban National Park
  
  Majors Creek State Conservation Area
  
  Mimosa Rocks National Park
  
  Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
  
  South East Forest National Park
  
  Wadbilliga National Park
  
  Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
  Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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