North Tura car park to Bournda Island

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

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Very easy

From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Viewing Platform’ sign[1], towards the lookout. The walk leads along the gravel path, around the timber bollard[2] then up the fiberglass ramp (1.5m wide), keeping a timber fence either side.

North Tura Lookout

North Tura Beach Lookout is between Tathra and Merimbula in Bournda National Park. The lookout platform (4.6×4.6m) has stunning views[3] over North Tura Beach, all the way south to Tura Headland[4] and out to sea. The lookout is also a perfect viewing point for Turingal Head[5] and Bournda Island. The fence[6] is 91cm high and the ramp leading up is 1.5m wide[7].

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

130 m
3 mins
0m
-5m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Walking tracks’ arrow[8] along the wide gravel path keeping the car park to the left. The path leads behind the large ‘Welcome to North Tura Beach’ information sign[9], and toilet

[Toilet]

(on your left) to lead gently downhill alongside the timber fence to come to an intersection with two picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

(on your left). The intersection is marked with a ‘North Tura Beach’ sign[10].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign ‘Steps to Beach 80m’ down the hill. The walk winds down through the melaleuca trees to an unsignposted intersection with a set of stairs.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the stairs down the hill and through the heath and then onto the 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.

(0.13km) Nth Tura Beach → Bournda Island Trk

950 m
16 mins
12m
-11m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the staircase, this walk heads north along the beach towards Bournda Island, keeping the ocean to the right. Just before the rocky Bournda Island, there is a small but distinct track on the left through the heath.
Turn right: From the bottom of the steps, this walk heads away from the stairs and across the beach towards Bournda Island. The walk continues along the sand to a small cave feature at the base of the island.

(1.08km) Bournda Island Trk → Bournda Island

60 m
1 mins
3m
0m

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.

Bournda Island

Bournda Island separates Bournda and North Tura beaches, and is located between Tathra and Merimbula. The island is joined to the mainland by a tombola beach, which can be submerged by the tide to form a real island. Bournda Island is covered in low dune shrub vegetation species that are perched on top of the rocky island. Access to the island is at low tide from Bournda or North Tura beaches. Bournda Island can also be accessed from the Bournda Lagoon via Headland Track.

Maps for the North Tura car park to Bournda Island walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wolumla	1:25 000 Map Series	88242N WOLUMLA	NSW-88242N
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the North Tura car park to Bournda Island bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Tura car park to Bournda Island

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	2.3 km
		Time	45 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	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		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

850m of this walk is flat with no steps and another 170m has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 60m has short steep hills and the remaining 55m is very steep.

Quality of track

1km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 55m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (30m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

1km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 55m has minimal directional signs. The remaining (30m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 1.1km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 55m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 910m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 220m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 65m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (55m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The North Tura car park to Bournda Island walk starts and 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.
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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

North Tura car park to Bournda Island

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

Very easy

North Tura Lookout

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

Moderate track

North Tura Beach

(0.13km) Nth Tura Beach → Bournda Island Trk

Moderate track

(1.08km) Bournda Island Trk → Bournda Island

Hard track

Bournda Island

Maps for the North Tura car park to Bournda Island walk

Cross sectional view of the North Tura car park to Bournda Island bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Tura car park to Bournda Island

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

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