Getting started
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Walking tracks' arrow 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, and toilet (on your left) to lead gently downhill alongside the timber fence to come to an intersection with two picnic tables (on your left). The intersection is marked with a 'North Tura Beach' sign.
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Bournda Lagoon via Sandy Beach Creek' sign, passing picnic tables on the left. The track winds a little as it passes through open and closed heath areas, as well as a 'Walking Track' sign. The track continues, bordered by the heath, coming to a signposted intersection.
From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Bournda Lagoon' down the sandy track. The track is virtually fenced by the vegetation either side, and soon comes to a signposted intersection.
From the intersection, this walk follows the sign 'Bournda Lagoon via Sandy Beach Ck' up the slight hill. The track tends right, heading through the bush to meet Sandy Beach Creek (below on the left). The track loosely follows this creek, then heads down some rocky steps to the arrow-marked bank of the creek.
From the creek bank, this walk crosses the creek. The track follows a rocky path over a small hill, then turns right along the waterline. The walk follows track markers along the creek bank, coming to an area with a number of seats, signposted as 'Study Area 2'. The track continues past this area to closely follow the waterline (on the right of the track) to 'Study Area 1'. The track passes these seats and continues above the lagoon (on the right) to an area of rainforest vegetation, which is signposted. The track here turns left, heading up to a cliffline and following this along to a set of stairs. The walk climbs the stairs to a signposted intersection.
From the intersection, this walk keeps the lagoon on the right and heads in the opposite direction to the 'Walking Track' sign. The track heads across the hill to turn right, down the hill to another 'Walking Track' sign near a rock shelf.....

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.2 km apart with the largest gap of 3.5 km.

Seat: There is one 95 m from the start.

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.

Bournda Lagoon Lookout
Bournda Lagoon lookout is a small unfenced rock platform perched above Bournda Lagoon, in Bournda National Park. The views to the south, over the lake, reveal how close the lagoon is to the beach. The angle of the lookout onto the water gives a look through the water to the bottom of the lagoon.

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.

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.

• Merimbula Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  Tuesday 29 April
  

  

  
  Showers.
  
  

  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm early this evening. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.

  Wednesday 30 April
  

  

  12°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm

  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:10am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]

  Thursday 1 May
  

  

  10°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm

  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 18.

  Friday 2 May
  

  

  8°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  

  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog about the coastal ranges. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, most likely in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 19.

  Saturday 3 May
  

  

  7°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  

  The chance of morning fog. Mostly sunny day. Patches of morning frost about the coastal ranges. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 21.

  Sunday 4 May
  

  

  9°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  

  Mostly sunny.

  Monday 5 May
  

  

  10°C → 22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  

  Mostly sunny.

  Tuesday 6 May
  

  

  11°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm

  Partly cloudy.

  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

• 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