This is a great short walk to some appropriately named white rocks. The White Rock is not the only attraction of this walk, there are also great views over the surrounding coast. You might even see some locals jumping from the cliffs opposite White Rocks car park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Yuin people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
White Rock Rd out of car park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Cliffs just north of White Rock. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track to White Rock. | Photo by admin, 2009.Coastal Rosemary Flower (Westringia fruticosa). | Photo by admin, 2009.Track down to White Rock. | Photo by admin, 2009.View from White Rock. | Photo by admin, 2009.White rock at White Rock. | Photo by admin, 2009.View from White Rock. | Photo by admin, 2009.White Rock southern end of the car park. | Photo by admin, 2009.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions
From Princes Highway, A1
Turn on to Kerrisons Lane then drive for 2.1 km
Turn right onto Tathra Road and drive for another 10.5 km
Turn sharp right onto White Rock Road and drive for another 1.7 km
Keep left onto White Rock Road and drive for another 390 m
Continue onto White Rock Road and drive for another 2.1 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started On the side of the car park where the road leads up the hill, this walk follows track around the cliff tops, keeping the small bay below on the left. The track heads around the small hill (above on the right), leading to a point on the white rock which overlooks the sea and surrounding coast.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 105 m find the "White Rock" (15 m on your right).
White Rock
White Rock
White Rock, Bournda National Park, as the name suggests, is an area of white coloured rocks, south of Tathra. The rocks form the headland with spectacular views of the coastline both to the North and South, and across the South Pacific Ocean. White Rock car park is backed by an old quarry, which formed the amphitheatre of rock behind it. White Rock can be accessed by White Rock Rd, off the Snowy Mountains Highway.
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White Rock, Bournda National Park, as the name suggests, is an area of white coloured rocks, south of Tathra. The rocks form the headland with spectacular views of the coastline both to the North and South, and across the South Pacific Ocean. White Rock car park is backed by an old quarry, which formed the amphitheatre of rock behind it. White Rock can be accessed by White Rock Rd, off the Snowy Mountains Highway.
After another 105 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
White Rock
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
210 m
Time
5 min to 10 min
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
5 min to 10 min
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After 105 m find the "White Rock" (15 m on your right).
