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Map of Jibbon Loop Track
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Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Jibbon Loop Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Jibbon Loop Track bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	5km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
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Grade 3/6 Track: Moderate	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
3.4km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 1.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (570m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track
2.3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.9km follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (930m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs
This whole walk, 5km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
Around 4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.1km requires some bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
Around 4.3km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 730m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Track Notes

Wildwalks
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Catch the ferry to Bundeena
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Drive to Bundeena Ferry Wharf
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Bundeena	Alt = 3 m
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
Continue straight: 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'[1], approximately 90m from the end of the beach.

Jibbon Beach	Alt = 3 m
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
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Jibbon Head' sign[2] 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 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
Turn right: 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. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then veer right to continue along this walk.)

Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings	Alt = 8 m
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
Turn left: 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[3].

Jibbon Head	Alt = 2 m
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
Continue straight: From Jibbon Head, this walk follows the 'Shelley Beach' sign[4] , 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 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
Turn right: 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'[5].

(3.01 km) Shelley Beach Int to Bundeena Ferry Wharf Track: Moderate - bushtrack,beach,road	Length = 2.05 km	Time = 36 mins
	Climb = 33 m	Descent = -38 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Bundeena Via Jibbon Beach' sign[6] away from the beach and into the bush. The walk soon leaves the grassy clearing and follows a narrow track into the wooded forest. The track winds over the gentle hill and follows the sandy track down to an intersection on Jibbon Beach and a 'Shelley Beach' sign[7] pointing back along the track. Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the beach, keeping the ocean to the right. At the end of the beach, the walk meets a bush track, following this as it joins a footpath after approximately 20m. This footpath heads up between the houses for a short distance before coming to the corner of Neil and Loftus Streets. Continue straight: From the corner of Neil and Loftus Streets, this walk follows Loftus Street (leaving Neil St on the right). Loftus St turns right (at the corner of Eric St) then soon bends to the left, then continues along until coming down a hill to the beach, with a car park on the corner. The walk turns right and follows Brighton Street to the Bundeena Ferry Wharf.

Catch the ferry from Bundeena
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Drive from Bundeena Ferry Wharf
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Getting there

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

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

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
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

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 Jibbon Loop Track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Jibbon Loop Track 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 NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 1 hour 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
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Mostly clear. ~12.0°C (feels like ~7.5°) 32 km/h from the W (gusting 33) ~58% humidity     (as at 20/01:05am)

Royal National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.

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