Bournda Beach is a four-kilometer-long stretch of coastline located within Bournda National Park, south of Tathra on the Sapphire Coast. It presents as a wild and often secluded beach, where paddlers can expect to have large plots of sand to themselves. Access for launching paddlecraft is via a dedicated Bournda Beach car park. From the car park, paddlers must walk approximately 50 meters up a road, turn right towards the beach car park, and after another 50 meters turn left past a locked gate to reach the beach. This indicates a carry of over 100 meters to the water's edge. The beach is backed by dunes to the south of the Wallagoot Lake entrance. The coastline here is exposed to the open ocean, making it susceptible to surf and wind conditions typical of the Tasman Sea. Immediately to the north of the beach is a rocky foreshore. The beach is situated by Wallagoot Lake, and the semi-enclosed Bournda Lagoon, which is suitable for paddling and swimming, is a short walk from the beach area. The Kangarutha Walking Track, a nine-kilometer coastal path, begins nearby and leads to Tathra, suggesting that a coastal paddle in that direction could be a potential route for experienced paddlers comfortable with open ocean conditions. The area around the mouth of Wallagoot Lake features wetland habitats. The overall character is one of a remote and underrated national park beach, offering a sense of isolation and natural beauty.