Kianiny Bay to Boulder Bay

(0km) Kianinny Boat Ramp → Kianinny Park

60 m
1 mins
3m
0m

Easy track

From the car park, this walk keeps the water on the left as it heads down the stairs to the grassed area of the park. The track then continues along the creek, below on the left, to a bridge and information sign.

Kianinny Bay picnic area

Kianinny Bay picnic area is found at the end of Davidson St in Tathra. The picnic area leads off the boat ramp’s parking area. Kianinny Bay picnic area has an electric BBQ hot plate underneath a shelter. The picnic area also boasts a number of tables, grass clearing, toilets and a playground. Kianinny Bay picnic area is at one end of the Kangarutha Track and, with the large car park at the bay, this makes it quite convenient for car shuffles.

(0.06km) Kianinny Park → Kianinny Bay Lookout

150 m
5 mins
27m
-5m

Hard track

Veer left: From the information sign, this walk crosses the bridge and heads up the hill. The walk soon leads up the logged steps to a rock platform at the top. On the ocean side of the rock platform is a great lookout over Kianinny Bay and the coast.

Kianinny Bay Lookout

Kianinny Bay Lookout is perched on the hill, just south of Kianinny Bay. The lookout is an unfenced rock platform which has two white nautical markers placed on it. The lookout views the passage of boats into Kianinny Bay as they avoid the rocks near the northern headland. The lookout can be accessed from Kianinny Bay car park in Tathra, using the Kangarutha Track.

(0.21km) Kianinny Bay Lookout → Int. Kangarutha and Wild Horse Bay Lookout Trks

550 m
13 mins
31m
-26m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk keeps the ocean to the left as it crosses straight over the rock platform to a gap in the heath. The track passes down through the heath to meander and undulate for some time. The track continues past a cleared area on the right before turning into a gully. The track winds out of the gully tending right, up the hill, to an area of low heath with a faint track on the left.

(0.76km) Int. Kangarutha and Wild Horse Bay Lookout Trks → Wild Horse Bay Lookout

160 m
3 mins
0m
-22m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track down the hill, towards the coast. The track winds down through areas of low heath and taller melaleuca trees. The track then bends to the right, in a clearing with views of the ocean, keeping the rocks on the left and comes to a small clearing overlooking the rocky coastline. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

White Horse Bay Lookout

Wild Horse Bay Lookout, in Bournda National Park, is located south of Tathra. The lookout offers views out across the South Pacific Ocean and the waves crashing into Wild Horse Bay. The bay is surrounded by rock platforms and cliffs. The lookout is accessed by a side trip from the Kangarutha Track.

(0.76km) Int. Kangarutha and Wild Horse Bay Lookout Trks → Boulder Bay

970 m
22 mins
41m
-67m

Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the ocean. The track winds along an area of low heath to soon turn left into taller heath. The track winds and undulates through the cleared passage in the heathland, passing through a few gullies. The walk crosses a large creek with stairs leading down and away from a rock platform. The track then continues up and around the hillside through an area of more open vegetation. This walk then leads down the hill to an arrow post, marking the track on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill along the track, soon coming into view of the beach. The walk winds down the stairs onto a rock which leads onto the beach. This walk continues to the middle of the beach.

Boulder Bay

Boulder Bay is located on the Kangarutha Track, south of Tathra, within Bournda National Park. The bay is sided by two rocky coast lines that funnel the water to the sandy beach. The sand of Boulder Bay is lower on the beach and the area behind this is covered in rounded rocks in a variety of sizes. Boulder Bay Creek runs into the bay but is usually a dry creek bed at the back of the beach. Access to Boulder Bay is by the Kangarutha Track.

Maps for the Kianiny Bay to Boulder Bay walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Bega	1:25 000 Map Series	88241S BEGA	NSW-88241S
Bega	1:100 000 Map Series	8824 BEGA	8824

Cross sectional view of the Kianiny Bay to Boulder Bay bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Kianiny Bay to Boulder Bay

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3.5 km
		Time	2 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.7km of this walk is very steep, whilst the remaining 55m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

1.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 170m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (55m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

1.4km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 320m has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (55m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.5km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), whilst the remaining 210m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Kianiny Bay to Boulder Bay walk starts and ends at the Kianinny Boat Ramp (gps: -36.736751, 149.9819)
Your main transport option to Kianinny Boat Ramp is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Kianiny Bay to Boulder Bay

(0km) Kianinny Boat Ramp → Kianinny Park

Easy track

Kianinny Bay picnic area

(0.06km) Kianinny Park → Kianinny Bay Lookout

Hard track

Kianinny Bay Lookout

(0.21km) Kianinny Bay Lookout → Int. Kangarutha and Wild Horse Bay Lookout Trks

Hard track

(0.76km) Int. Kangarutha and Wild Horse Bay Lookout Trks → Wild Horse Bay Lookout

Hard track

White Horse Bay Lookout

(0.76km) Int. Kangarutha and Wild Horse Bay Lookout Trks → Boulder Bay

Hard track

Boulder Bay

Maps for the Kianiny Bay to Boulder Bay walk

Cross sectional view of the Kianiny Bay to Boulder Bay bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Kianiny Bay to Boulder Bay

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

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