The Bournda National Park is a

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, managed as a national park by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and was established on 24 April 1992. It forms part of the

Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area The Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area comprises a strip of coastal and subcoastal land stretching along the southern coastline of New South Wales, Australia. It is an important site for swift parrots. Description The 2100 km2 Im ...

, identified as such by

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because of its importance for

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Description

The park is 343 km south of

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near Tathra. Bournda National Park spans from Kianinny Bay, on the southern side of Tathra, south for about 13 km. There is a good walking track, along the coast for most of its length. The park is host to three main bodies of water. Wallagoot Lake is a large salt water lake that last opened up to the ocean in June 2008. Bondi Lake is of ecological significance as it is the closest fresh water lake to the ocean in the region. Finally, Bournda Lagoon is a brackish (half salt water / half fresh water) lagoon that is periodically open to the ocean. The lagoon is a popular swimming spot for locals and campers alike. Good camping facilities are available at the Hobart Beach camp ground. The park was once a State Recreation Area and became a National Park in 1992. Adjacent to the park is the

Bournda Nature Reserve The Bournda National Park is a protected area in New South Wales, Australia, managed as a national park by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and was established on 24 April 1992. It forms part of the Ulladulla to Merimbula Important B ...

, which was established in 1972 and is 6,088 ha in size. Both areas are included in the management plan by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Walking tracks

* Hobart Beach to Bournda Lagoon - 2.6 km * Hobart Beach to Scotts Bay - 1.3 km * Hobart Beach to Tathra via the Kangarutha Track - 12.0 km * Bournda Lagoon round trip via Bournda Island - 6.0 km

References

External links

Bournda National Park website

Bournda National Park and Bournda Reserve Final Plan of Management 2000
{{authority control National parks of New South Wales South Coast (New South Wales) Protected areas established in 1947 1947 establishments in Australia Important Bird Areas of New South Wales

Description

Walking tracks

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