Bournda Lagoon Lookout

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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 Turn right and drive for another 5 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, this walk heads along the car park (on the right) to the signposted intersection at the other corner of the car park. The walk then follows the sign 'Bournda Walking Track' down the hill. The track winds for a short time to come to a 'Walking Track' signposted intersection before the lagoon.
From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow on the sign 'Walking Track' keeping the lagoon on the left. The track soon meets a signposted hill, which it heads up, coming to an signposted intersection on the left.
From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to the lookout. The track winds through the trees, up onto a rocky platform overlooking the lagoon and beach.....

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bournda Lagoon Lookout

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	490 m
Time	10 min to 15 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
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)

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

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.

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.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Merimbula Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 19 April
  
  24°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Sunday 20 April
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny day. Slight chance of a shower at night. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Monday 21 April
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 20mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 24.
  
  Tuesday 22 April
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  3 → 20mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Wednesday 23 April
  
  15°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Thursday 24 April
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 25 April
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Bournda National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Large swell and dangerous coastal conditions
  Large swell may make crossing estuary mouths associated with coastal walking tracks dangerous to cross. Coastal rock platforms, beaches and other coastal areas are dangerous and should be avoided.
  
  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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