Sandy Creek Loop Track

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Sandy Creek loop track, Bournda National Park. Photo: BECC/NSW Government
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Bournda National Park

3 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 4:05 am

  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areasUntil 12 Dec 2026

    Hobart Beach Campground Closure

    Hobart Beach Campground is closed from Sunday the 19th April 2026 to Saturday 12th December for campground upgrade works. Bournda Beach is still accessible from the ocean beach carpark at the end of Bournda road, and from the Bournda Lagoon day use area. Obey all signage and closures. Penalties apply for accessing closed areas. Contact Merimbula office on 6495 5000 for enquiries.

About

Sandy Creek loop track is a moderately challenging hiking trail that will keep you interested all the way round. The track passes through various natural habitats, such as dry sclerophyll forests, she-oak thickets, pockets of rainforest and an avenue of paper barks that fringe the picturesque Bournda Lagoon. The loop takes in the coastline, Sandy Beach Creek and Bournda Lake so bring along your swimmers and fishing rod.

Birdwatching is a great thing to do in Bournda, and you’ll be able to see and hear a range of birds while you’re walking this track. Keep an eye out for raucous glossy-black and yellow-tailed black cockatoos, and the graceful sea eagles can often be seen hunting along the coastline. Remember to also look down occasionally to see if you can spot any delicate rock orchids. In spring the air is sweetened by the orchid’s perfume and by other native wildflowers such as those of the giant honey myrtle. Keep an eye out, also, for swamp wallabies, kangaroos and water dragons.

The walk at a glance

Bournda National Park · South Coast

Taking in Bournda Lagoon, Sandy Creek and pockets of dry sclerophyll forest, Sandy Creek loop track is a hike in Bournda National Park on the far South Coast.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
6km loop
Time
2 - 3hrs
Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Drinking water

Plan your walk

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Frequently asked questions

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Get in touch

Merimbula office

02 6495 5000npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au

47 Merimbula Drive, cnr Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548

Monday to Friday and some weekends during peak holiday periods, 10am to 3pm

Where you'll be

North Tura Road

Bournda NSW 2548