Kianiny Bay lookout is a quick and fantastic way to view the coast just south of Tathra. There is plenty of parking at Kianiny Bay and a pleasant picnic area to start the journey. The walk follows a well formed path to the informal lookout where you can sit and enjoy the passing ships and the fascinating rugged coastline.
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Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Tathra, Merimbula, Bega, Pambula, Kalaru
How to get to Bournda National Park
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About the region
Bournda National Park is the Far South Coast's best-kept secret. Located near Tathra, enjoy coastal walks, birdwatching and kayaking in Bournda Lagoon. The Bournda National Park is a 2,655-hectare protected area in New South Wales, Australia, managed as a national park by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It forms part of the Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for swift parrots.
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Track grade
Grade 4 (Hard) -
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Explore safe
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