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.

Start	(-36.7849543,149.9610936)
Mode	Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions	From Bega Street Turn on to Princes Highway, A1 then drive for 38.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway, A1 and drive for another 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 8.8 km Turn sharp right onto Sapphire Coast Drive, 9 and drive for another 4.1 km Turn left onto Wallagoot Lake Road and drive for another 2.8 km Turn right and drive for another 1.6 km Turn right and drive for another 80 m

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks. Turingal Head Car Park (about 35 m back from the start). After 50 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). Then pass the sign (10 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Wallagoot Gap. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 205 m (at the intersection of Bournda Coastal Walking Tracks & Kangarutha walking track) turn left, to head along Kangarutha walking track. After another 2.4 km come to "Games Bay". Games Bay 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. + - 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.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.6 km to get back to the start.

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 5 m veer left. After 20 m come to the viewpoint (on your right). Then head down the 41 surface|wood steps
	After another 20 m come to the end. About 90 m past the end is "Wallagoot Gap". 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. + - 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.

Wallagoot Car Park to Games Bay


Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.2 km
Time	2 h to 4 h
Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route


Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	35 m	[toilet]

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