Bushwalking on the Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit

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Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit

Time:	2 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	0.1 km NE of Bundeena
Length:	6.8 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 6.8 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Royal National Park
Climb:	139 m
Style:	Circuit

On this loop walk you will enjoy some grand ocean views, a few secluded beaches, rock shelves and some Aboriginal engravings. The walk starts in the community of Bundeena and follows the roads to Jibbon Beach then along the track to Jibbon Head and Shelley beach, then a long stretch of sandy management trail through the heath. The walk also describes a side trip to Bundeena Lookout.

Map of Walk

Location

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Photo Gallery




	Bundeena Ferry wharf




	Just up from the ferry wharf




	Loftus St




	Path to Jibbon Beach




	Path leading to Jibbon Beach




	Jibbon Beach




	Welcome to the Jibbon Area




	Walking along Jibbon Beach




	Sign at intersection at the northern end of Jibbon Beach




	Jibbon Beach




	Track at the north end of Jibbon Beach




	Clearing at northern end of Jibbon Beach




	Track leading through the bush




	A group walking through the thick scrub




	Great view




	Intersection near engravings site




	An engraving in the rock




	Looking over little Jibbon Beach




	walking though the scrub




	Coming out onto a rock platform




	View along Jibbon Head




	Jibbon Head




	Welcome to Jibbon Head sign




	Walking along Jibbon Head




	Track into the heath on Jibbon Head




	Views to the ocean




	Walking north of Shelley Beach




	Looking back along the rockshelves at Shelley Beach




	Shelley Beach




	Sign above Shelley Beach




	Grassy trail




	Wide sandy trail




	Clear sky, walking along the trail




	View down the trail to the ocean




	Beachcomber Rd Service Trails




	The views from Bundeena Lookout




	Beachcomber Rd Service Trails




	Sign and gate at the end of Beachcomber Rd




	Sign and gate at the end of Beachcomber Rd

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit bushwalking track

Track Notes

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Catch the ferry to Bundeena
Catch the ferry to Bundeena
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info Use these links to plan your Ferry (and train) trip to the end of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Bundeena Ferry Wharf
Drive to Bundeena Ferry Wharf
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Bundeena	Alt = 3 m
Bundeena
Bundeena is a small township at the northern end of Royal National Park and the southern side of the entrance to Port Hacking. The town can be accessed by car or ferry. There are a few B&B's and other accommodation options and a number of cafes to choose from. Bundeena has a mixed atmosphere, partly a beach holiday community but also home to some permanent residents. There are two main beaches - Hordens Beach to the west and Jibbon Beach to the east. Both are nice beaches inside Port Hacking. More info

(0 km) Bundeena Ferry Wharf to Corner of Loftus and Neil Streets Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road	Length = 935 m	Time = 18 mins
	Climb = 29 m	Descent = -18 m
From the Bundeena Wharf at the end of Brighton St, this walk follows the road up the hill to the intersection at the car park. The walk turns left onto Loftus Street and heads up the hill, past Tom Jones Way and Beach St. Following Loftus St, the road bends right and then turns left (passing the 'no entry' traffic signs), walking against the flow of traffic on this one-way section of Loftus St. The walk comes to a footpath at the intersection with Neil Street.

(0.94 km) Corner of Loftus and Neil Streets to Northern end of Jibbon Beach Walk: Easy - beach	Length = 754 m	Time = 12 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -14 m
From the corner of Neil and Loftus Streets, this walk heads down the footpath between the houses and onto the end of Jibbon Beach. From here, the walk follows the beach past the large 'Royal National Park' sign and, after several hundred metres, comes to an intersection and a large green sign saying 'Jibbon Loop Track', approximately 90m from the end of the beach.

Jibbon Beach	Alt = 3 m
Jibbon Beach
Jibbon Beach is in the Royal National Park, just east of Bundeena. The yellow sand, crescent-shaped beach is about 800m long and looks north across the entrance to Port Hacking. The beach is in a bay that forms part of a popular harbour for sailing boats. There is a rock shelf at either end of the beach. From the north-eastern end of the beach, there is a track leading to the Jibbon Head Aboriginal engravings site and Little Jibbon Beach. There are no patrols or other facilities at this beach.

(1.69 km) Northern end of Jibbon Beach to Little Jibbon Beach intersection Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 491 m	Time = 9 mins
	Climb = 9 m	Descent = -6 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Jibbon Head' sign about 100m to the end of the beach (keeping the water to the left). The track then steps up a few rocks and turns right (away from the water), heading through a grassy clearing and then through a tunnel formed by the thick vegetation. The track soon emerges on an unfenced rock platform with great views across the water to Cronulla. Here, the walk heads back into the bush to cross a gully (with an informal track leading left to Little Jibbon Beach). The track then climbs out of the gully to a smaller rock platform and intersection marked with a green metal pole.

Little Jibbon Beach	Alt = 3 m
Little Jibbon Beach
Little Jibbon Beach is found just north of Jibbon Beach in the Royal National Park. The small beach can be accessed via the Jibbon Head track. This north-facing beach has great views across Port Hacking towards Cronulla. This is not a nudest beach (as some believe) - If you see nudest bathers, they can be reported by calling Crime Stoppers on 131 444.

(2.18 km) Little Jibbon Beach intersection to Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 43 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 3 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the water and cliff edge, following the track into the thick bush. The track soon leads to a large clearing and rock platform with several Aboriginal engravings - please take care not to step on or near the engravings.

Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings	Alt = 8 m
Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings
These Aboriginal engravings are found on the western side of Jibbon Head, just above little Jibbon Beach. The large rock shelf has a number of large engraving of both marine and land animals. Most are in good condition - the whale is particularly large, so you will need to stand right back to see it. Take care not to walk on the engravings - lets preserve this site for many generations to come.

(2.18 km) Little Jibbon Beach intersection to Jibbon Head Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 239 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 5 m	Descent = -8 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the track along the top of the cliff, keeping the water to the left (and ahead). The track soon heads away from the cliff (and water view), passing through the dense bush for about 150m, and then emerges on a long rock platform with views across the water to Cronulla and north to Botany Bay National Park. Here, the walk turns right to follows a track back into the bush, marked with a green post. The track leads up some steps to a large rocky area and a 'Jibbon Head' signpost.

Jibbon Head	Alt = 2 m
Jibbon Head
Jibbon Head is in Royal National Park, and is the southern headland forming the entrance to Port Hacking. The headland is home to the Jibbon Aboriginal engravings site. The view from Jibbon Head looks across the port to Cronulla Beach and Botany Bay National Park.

(2.42 km) Jibbon Head to Shelley Beach Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 566 m	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 14 m	Descent = -10 m
From Jibbon Head, this walk follows the 'Shelley Beach' sign , keeping the water to the left. The track weaves in and out of the scrub as it follows the coastline until heading down to the grassy area at the top of Shelley Beach (marked with a green pole).

Shelley Beach	Alt = 7 m
Shelley Beach
Shelley Beach is a sandy and rocky beach, south on the east side of Jibbon Headland, near Bundeena. The beach is in a small bay looking east. There is sand at the upper section of the beach and a rock platform leading onto the water. The dense heath is in clumps at the top of the beach, providing some shade. There is no life saving service or any other facilities at this beach.

(2.99 km) Shelley Beach to Int of Jibbon Loop and Coastal Walk tracks Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 23 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = 0 m
From Shelley Beach, this walk heads up the hill away from the water to the green signpost, visible up the hill. The signpost is found in a grassy clearing and has a number of signs including one pointing back to 'Shelley Beach'.

(3.01 km) Shelley Beach Int to Int of Jibbon Head and Beachcomber Rd Service Trails Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 2.14 km	Time = 39 mins
	Climb = 55 m	Descent = -21 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Bundeena via Coast Track' arrow along the wide trail. The sandy trail winds uphill through the dense heath. The walk continues along this trail for quite some time, as it turns further inland. At the end of the trail, the walk comes to a 'T' intersection with the Beachcomber Avenue management trail.

(5.14 km) Int of Jibbon Head and Beachcomber Rd Service Trails to Bundeena Lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - servicetrail,bushtrack	Length = 761 m	Time = 14 mins
	Climb = 12 m	Descent = -27 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt management trail heading towards the green signposts nearby, where it comes to the signposted intersection of the 'Coast Track'. From the intersection, the track follows the 'Coast Track' signpost along the wide, sandy bush track as it winds through the short, thick scrub for a while before arriving at the coast, where there are great views across the South Pacific Ocean.

Bundeena Lookout	Alt = 28 m
Bundeena Lookout
This unfenced, informal lookout is perched high on the cliffs, looking east over the South Pacific Ocean. The lookout is not signposted nor officially named, but provides great view south along the escarpment. Cliff edge may be unstable and fragile - keep a safe distance.

(5.14 km) Int of Jibbon Head and Beachcomber Rd Service Trails to End of Beachcomber Av Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 134 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -2 m
From the intersection, this walk heads north around a sweeping left-hand bend along the sealed management trail. Soon, the trail leads past a track (on the right) then passes around a locked gate at the end of of Beachcomber Ave and a 'Coast Walk' information sign.

(5.28 km) End of Beachcomber Av to Bundeena Ferry Wharf Walk: Easy - road	Length = 1.55 km	Time = 30 mins
	Climb = 21 m	Descent = -61 m
From the end of Beachcomber Ave, this walk heads along Beachcomber Ave north-west and gradually around to the north, until turning left into Scarbourough St. The first right is taken into Bournemouth St, then left into Loftus St. The walk continues along this road until turning right into Brighton Rd. Bundeena Ferry is located at the end of Brighton St.

Catch the ferry from Bundeena
Catch the ferry from Bundeena
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info Use these links to plan your Ferry (and train) trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Bundeena Ferry Wharf
Drive from Bundeena Ferry Wharf
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions

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Near by

A list of 7 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Jibbon Head Engravings	Royal National Park	Return	2.6 km	45 mins	3 / 6	0.7 km
Jibbon Loop Track	Royal National Park	Circuit	5.1 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Bundeena to Marley Head	Royal National Park	Circuit	10.9 km	3 hrs 20 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Bundeena to Marley Beach	Royal National Park	Return	12.6 km	4 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Bundeena to Little Marley Beach	Royal National Park	Return	13.9 km	5 hrs	3 / 6	0.0 km
The Coast Track (Otford to Bundeena)	Royal National Park	One way	27.3 km	2 Days	4 / 6	19.5 km
The Coast Track	Royal National Park	One way	27.3 km	2 Days	4 / 6	0.0 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Cronulla to Botany Bay Discovery Centre	Botany Bay National Park	One way	13.2 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	3.0 km
Bundeena Road to Marley	Royal National Park	Return	9.5 km	3 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.0 km
Deer Pools	Royal National Park	Return	3.8 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	4.0 km
Marley Track	Royal National Park	Circuit	10.9 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.0 km
Mt Bass- Winifred Falls	Royal National Park	Return	6.7 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	6.6 km
Mowlee Ridge to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	13.3 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	6.8 km
Wattamolla to Eagle Rock Lookout	Royal National Park	Return	7.4 km	3 hrs	3 / 6	7.0 km
Providential Point	Royal National Park	Return	1.6 km	45 mins	2 / 6	7.0 km
Wattamolla to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	7.5 km	3 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	7.0 km
Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam	Royal National Park	Return	1.6 km	45 mins	3 / 6	7.0 km

Campsites in the park
Bonnie Vale camping ground
North Era camping ground
Uloola Falls camping ground

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Boots Great Outdoors	23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah	(02) 9542 8988	6.6 km
Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment	587 Kingsway, Miranda	(02) 9525 6829	7.1 km
Caravan Accessories Pty Ltd	33 Rocky Point Rd , Kogarah	(02) 9588 3400	12.4 km
Carlton Canvas Co	337 Princes Hwy, Carlton	(02) 9587 0208	12 km
Engadine Disposal & Outdoor Centre Pty Ltd	1042 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine	(02) 9520 3367	12.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit Click to re-center search
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	13 km (to the NNW)
3	VMG3	Mine commsite WESTCLIFF COLLIERY	34 km (to the WSW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	39 km (to the N)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	40 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	52 km (to the N)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 38 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
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