Summary

Walk through enchanting coastal forest to extraordinary views and a beguiling finely sanded, secluded beach. Sculpted rocky headlands also invite exploration.

Description

This walk takes you to incredible views from the Wajurda Point walking track and lookout before heading down to the captivating, small and secluded Moon Bay.

This is a walk of two levels: easy and / or intermediate. Everyone can find something to enjoy. The firm, short, sandy and fairly flat return path to Wajurda Point lookout is easy. It passes through shady forest of eucalyptus, She oak and banksia with awesome views across Nelson Beach and out to the Pacific Ocean. It is the perfect place for dolphin and whale watching in winter and spring.

The track to Moon Bay starts with a 170 step descent before the short path flattens on its way through the forest to the beach. It is well worth the effort, but if you find steps a challenge, keep the steep return ascent in mind. There is a bench for resting two thirds of the way back up.

Echidnas, kangaroos and wallabies are common local sightings.

Clear directional signs at the car park point to both legs of the walk.

Public toilets are available. Carry your own drinking water. Pets and firearms are not permitted.

Other Sapphire Coast walks:
Middle Lagoon & Beach loop walk
Merimbula Boardwalk
Jiguma coastal walk
Goodenia Rainforest walk
Lake Street / Djirringanj People's walk
Mimosa Rocks / Aragunnu Beach walk
Pambula River Mouth walk
Pinnacles loop walk
Sandy Creek / Bournda Lagoon loop walk
Tathra Headland loop walk

937 Views

Points of Interest

1. Directional signs

Moon Bay car park lies between the Wajurda Point and Moon Bay legs of the walk. It is the starting point for each. The distances marked on the signs are one way only.

2. Wajurda Point walking track

The path is fairly flat with gentle undulations. The surface is firm, sandy soil. The views begin as you walk along the track and culminate in those from the lookout at the end.

3. View of Nelson Beach

Surfers enjoying the breaks coming into Nelson Beach.

4. View to Nelson Creek

The view to Nelson Creek extends to the mountains further inland.

5. Wajurda Point lookout

Wajurda Point lookout sits high on the headland above the Pacific Ocean. The views are off to a far horizon, great for whale watching. Remember your binoculars.

6. View to Baronda Head

Every view is something special.

7. Steps to Moon Bay

There are 170 steps down to the flat section of path to Moon Bay. Keep them in mind when considering the ascending return. There is a rest bench two thirds of the way back up.

8. The flat path to Moon Bay

A flat, firm sandy path through attractive coastal forest completes the short walk to Moon Bay.

9. Moon Bay

Moon Bay is a secluded beach bounded by rocky headlands.

10. Wildlife

You are very likely to encounter local residents such as this young Eastern grey kangaroo, Black wallabies and Echidna. Also watch the water for Dolphins and the air for White-bellied sea eagles.

11. Headlands worth exploring

The fine sanded beach isn't the only attraction here. Forest topped and weather beaten cliff faces connect land and sea.

12. Kid's play

There is plenty of scope for a variety of fun filled beach activities at Moon Bay, such as cubby building.

Features

Seating available

Public toilets

Nature trail

Lake, creek, river