Hobart Beach campground
Bournda National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Hobart Beach campground.
Getting there and parking
Hobart Beach campground is in the southern precinct of Bournda National Park. To get there, drive 14km north of Merimbula on the Sapphire Coast Drive, take the Bournda Road turnoff, and follow the signs.
Road quality
- There is a 40km speed limit on the long access road, which has sealed and unsealed sections.
- Take care as you drive - the road to the campground can rough at times.
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Hobart Beach campground directly at your campsite and on the gravel access road.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Bournda National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Hike along Kangarutha walking track as the weather cools and spend a day exploring the scenic coastal views that this walk has to offer. Swim along the way at secluded beaches where you'll feel like you have the place to yourself.
Spring
Enjoy the colours of wildflowers and the take in the smells of spring as the park comes alive. Head to the lookout at North Tura, find a sunny spot and look out for whales passing in the distance.
Summer
Discover the water activities on offer. Paddling at Bournda Lagoon, sailing on Wallagoot Lake, or fishing, surfing and swimming at any one of the secluded beaches.
Facilities
- There is a boat ramp at the Boat Club on the north side of Wallagoot Lake, however there are no boat ramp facilities at this campground.
- There is no water or firewood at this campground
Amenities
Toilets
There are 8 toilets throughout the campground, including accessible toilets at the centre of the campground.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
There are 2 picnic shelters.
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Showers
- Hot showers
Step-free access
The campground is flat and step-free, with concrete and paved pathways that lead to the amenities. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground to reach the rest of the facilities.
All the trails that lead to the lake and the beach have steps or soft sand.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Hobart Beach campground is flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- Accessible non-flush toilets
- Accessible hot showers
There's a concrete and paved path that leads to the amenities. To reach the rest of the facilities, you'll need to cross over hard-packed ground.
All of the access trails that lead to the lake and beach have steps or soft sand.
Prohibited
Generators
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Bournda National Park in the South Coast region
Bournda National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. This park uses a self-registration fee collection system, please bring correct change.
Buy annual pass