Kangarutha Track

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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	(-36.7367919,149.9819043)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Princes Highway, A1 Turn on to Princes Highway, A1 then drive for 1.3 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway, A1 and drive for another 4 km Turn left onto Kerrisons Lane and drive for another 2.1 km Turn right onto Tathra Road and drive for another 12.1 km Turn right onto Tomigee Street and drive for another 100 m Turn left onto Bay Street and drive for another 245 m Turn right onto Panamuna Road and drive for another 290 m Keep right onto Kianinny Street and drive for another 70 m Turn right and drive for another 205 m Turn right and drive for another 25 m
Finish	(-36.7849543,149.9610936)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park, this walk keeps the water on the left as it heads down the stairs to the grassed area of the park. The track then continues along the creek, below on the left, to a bridge and information sign.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 6 m to find the car park. After 30 m head into the park. After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) Then pass the toilet (30 m on your right). After another 35 m pass the BBQ (8 m on your right). After another 25 m find the "Kianinny Bay picnic area" (on your right). Kianinny Bay picnic area Kianinny Bay picnic area is found at the end of Davidson St in Tathra. The picnic area leads off the boat ramp's parking area. Kianinny Bay picnic area has an electric BBQ hot plate underneath a shelter. The picnic area also boasts a number of tables, grass clearing, toilets and a playground. Kianinny Bay picnic area is at one end of the Kangarutha Track and, with the large car park at the bay, this makes it quite convenient for car shuffles. After another 70 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 10 m pass the playground (15 m on your right).
	From the Kangarutha walking track turn right, to head along Kangarutha walking track. After another 40 m find the "Kianinny Bay Lookout" (10 m on your left). Kianinny Bay Lookout Kianinny Bay Lookout is perched on the hill, just south of Kianinny Bay. The lookout is an unfenced rock platform which has two white nautical markers placed on it. The lookout views the passage of boats into Kianinny Bay as they avoid the rocks near the northern headland. The lookout can be accessed from Kianinny Bay car park in Tathra, using the Kangarutha Track.
	After another 1.2 km (from the Kangarutha walking track) veer left, to head along Kangarutha walking track. After another 235 m find the "Boulder Bay" (25 m on your left). Boulder Bay Boulder Bay is located on the Kangarutha Track, south of Tathra, within Bournda National Park. The bay is sided by two rocky coast lines that funnel the water to the sandy beach. The sand of Boulder Bay is lower on the beach and the area behind this is covered in rounded rocks in a variety of sizes. Boulder Bay Creek runs into the bay but is usually a dry creek bed at the back of the beach. Access to Boulder Bay is by the Kangarutha Track.
	After another 850 m (at the intersection of Kangarutha walking track & Kangarutha Point Track) continue straight, to head along Kangarutha walking track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to White Rock. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.8 km (at the intersection of White Rock Road & Kangarutha walking track) continue straight, to head along White Rock Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of White Rock Road & Kangarutha walking track) continue straight, to head along Kangarutha walking track (a walking track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Wallagoot Gap. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Wallagoot Beach North. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 3.8 km (at the intersection of Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks & Kangarutha walking track) turn right, to head along Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks.
	After another 240 m come to the end. About 20 m past the end is a toilet. About 35 m past the end is "Turingal Head Car Park".

An optional side trip to White Rock.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of White Rock Road & Kangarutha walking track Start heading along White Rock Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 145 m come to the end. About 85 m past the end is "White Rock". White Rock White Rock, Bournda National Park, as the name suggests, is an area of white coloured rocks, south of Tathra. The rocks form the headland with spectacular views of the coastline both to the North and South, and across the South Pacific Ocean. White Rock car park is backed by an old quarry, which formed the amphitheatre of rock behind it. White Rock can be accessed by White Rock Rd, off the Snowy Mountains Highway. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 145 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

At the intersection of White Rock Road & Kangarutha walking track Start heading along White Rock Road (a vehicle track).

After another 145 m come to the end.

About 85 m past the end is "White Rock".

White Rock

White Rock, Bournda National Park, as the name suggests, is an area of white coloured rocks, south of Tathra. The rocks form the headland with spectacular views of the coastline both to the North and South, and across the South Pacific Ocean. White Rock car park is backed by an old quarry, which formed the amphitheatre of rock behind it. White Rock can be accessed by White Rock Rd, off the Snowy Mountains Highway.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 145 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Wallagoot Gap.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Kangarutha walking track & Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks Start heading along Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks (a walking track).
	After another 15 m turn left. After another 10 m come to the viewpoint (on your right). Then head down the 41 wooden steps
	After another 20 m come to the end. About 90 m past the end is "Wallagoot Gap". Wallagoot Gap Wallagoot Gap is situated south of Tathra, facing east out onto the South Pacific Ocean. The gap is created by two headlands that protect the main beach from the wind. A second beach can be found around the corner of Wallagoot Gap, by following the right-hand side wall. Wallagoot Gap is an excellent place for a swim or a play in the sand. The gap can be accessed from Wallagoot Beach car park at the end of Wallagoot Lake Rd or the Kangarutha Track. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Wallagoot Beach North.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Kangarutha walking track & Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks Start heading along Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks (a walking track).
	After another 5 m (from the Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks) continue straight, to head along Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks. Find the Wallagoot Gap at the start. Wallagoot Gap Wallagoot Gap is situated south of Tathra, facing east out onto the South Pacific Ocean. The gap is created by two headlands that protect the main beach from the wind. A second beach can be found around the corner of Wallagoot Gap, by following the right-hand side wall. Wallagoot Gap is an excellent place for a swim or a play in the sand. The gap can be accessed from Wallagoot Beach car park at the end of Wallagoot Lake Rd or the Kangarutha Track. After another 210 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest. Then head down the 33 surface\|gravel steps
	After another 30 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 255 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Kangarutha Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	8.4 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 4 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2.8 km apart with the largest gap of 8.4 km.

Seat: There is one 8.2 km (plus an extra 230 m along side route) from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	65 m	[toilet]
Seat	8.2 km + 230 m	[seat]
Toilet	8.5 km	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Kianinny Bay picnic area
Kianinny Bay picnic area is found at the end of Davidson St in Tathra. The picnic area leads off the boat ramp's parking area. Kianinny Bay picnic area has an electric BBQ hot plate underneath a shelter. The picnic area also boasts a number of tables, grass clearing, toilets and a playground. Kianinny Bay picnic area is at one end of the Kangarutha Track and, with the large car park at the bay, this makes it quite convenient for car shuffles.

Kianinny Bay Lookout
Kianinny Bay Lookout is perched on the hill, just south of Kianinny Bay. The lookout is an unfenced rock platform which has two white nautical markers placed on it. The lookout views the passage of boats into Kianinny Bay as they avoid the rocks near the northern headland. The lookout can be accessed from Kianinny Bay car park in Tathra, using the Kangarutha Track.

Boulder Bay
Boulder Bay is located on the Kangarutha Track, south of Tathra, within Bournda National Park. The bay is sided by two rocky coast lines that funnel the water to the sandy beach. The sand of Boulder Bay is lower on the beach and the area behind this is covered in rounded rocks in a variety of sizes. Boulder Bay Creek runs into the bay but is usually a dry creek bed at the back of the beach. Access to Boulder Bay is by the Kangarutha Track.

White Rock
White Rock, Bournda National Park, as the name suggests, is an area of white coloured rocks, south of Tathra. The rocks form the headland with spectacular views of the coastline both to the North and South, and across the South Pacific Ocean. White Rock car park is backed by an old quarry, which formed the amphitheatre of rock behind it. White Rock can be accessed by White Rock Rd, off the Snowy Mountains Highway.

Games Bay
Games Bay, Bournda National Park, is located along the Kangarutha Track, south of Tathra. The bay is formed by two rocky sides, and backed by a sandy beach. Games Bay Creek runs through the beach out to sea, but flows intermittently. The bay is named after Mr Games, a settler who cleared and used the surrounding area of the bay for dairy farming. Mr Games also made a track from Games Bay to White Rock. The bay is backed by a small fireplace with driftwood seats around it.

Wallagoot Gap
Wallagoot Gap is situated south of Tathra, facing east out onto the South Pacific Ocean. The gap is created by two headlands that protect the main beach from the wind. A second beach can be found around the corner of Wallagoot Gap, by following the right-hand side wall. Wallagoot Gap is an excellent place for a swim or a play in the sand. The gap can be accessed from Wallagoot Beach car park at the end of Wallagoot Lake Rd or the Kangarutha Track.

Wallagoot Beach
Wallagoot Beach, is located east of Wallagoot Lake in Bournda National Park, between Tathra and Merimbula. The beach is a large expanse of white sand, with surf conditions created by its south easterly aspect. The beach's northern end sometimes floods, due to Wallagoot Lake breaking through the beach's sand barrier. Alternative access (instead of Wallagoot Lake Rd) is from Bournda Rd, through Hobart Beach camping area.

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Weather Forecast
- Bega Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending southerly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 18.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:20am to 1:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  6°C → 20°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog about the coastal ranges in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Patches of morning frost about the coastal ranges. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  5°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog. Areas of morning frost about the coastal ranges. Sunny day. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 21.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  6°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning fog inland. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 22.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  7°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  8°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  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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