About Bournda
Bournda National Park is a 2,655 ha 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. Bournda National Park forms part of the
Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area,
identified as such by BirdLife International
because of its importance for swift parrots.
The park is 343 km south of Sydney 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 Bournda National 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.