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Bournda Environmental Education Centre

Bournda National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Bournda Environmental Education Centre.

Getting there and parking

Bournda National Park Environmental Education Centre is in Bournda National Park. To get there:

  • Approach the park via Sapphire Coast Drive. Turn onto Bournda Road at the intersection with Sapphire Coast Drive, heading towards the park
  • Continue along Bournda Road for 1.6km
  • Take the first left onto Scotts Bay Road and drive 300m
  • Take the first left through the Bournda Environmental Education Centre gate (authorised vehicles only). 

Road quality

  • Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at the centre, including 5 accessible parking spaces, and at Scotts Bay, a short walk from the attraction.

Facilities

Amenities

Amenities at Hobart Beach campground.

Toilets

Toilets available at Scotts Bay.

  • Non-flush toilets

Carpark

Drinking water

Drinking water available for visiting school groups.

Showers

Showers are at Hobart Beach campground.

  • Hot showers

Wireless internet

Wireless internet available for schools at the education centre.

Electric power

Step-free access

  • Step-free main entrance to the building
  • Step-free outdoor pathways

Accessible doorways

  • Accessible doorways, at least 850mm wide, with lever handles

Seats and resting points

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Paddling safety

To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

Permitted

Cycling

Cycling permitted on public roads and some management trails.

 

Prohibited

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.

Bournda Environmental Education Centre

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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.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. This park uses a self-registration fee collection system, please bring correct change.

    Buy annual pass

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