Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit

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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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Brighton Street & Loftus Street (-34.0837674,151.1515939)
Mode	Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.) Ferry
Directions	From Princes Highway, A1 Turn on to Farnell Avenue then drive for 13 km Turn left onto Bundeena Drive and drive for another 10 km Turn slight left onto Brighton Street and drive for another 150 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
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.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Brighton Street & Loftus Street Start heading along Loftus Street (a residential road). Bundeena (about 120 m back from the start). 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. Find the car park at the start. After another 15 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 125 m pass the car park (10 m on your left). After another 60 m (at the intersection of Loftus Street & Tom Jones Way) continue straight, to head along Loftus Street. After another 100 m (at the intersection of Bournemouth Street & Loftus Street) continue straight, to head along Loftus Street. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Loftus Street & Beach Street) continue straight, to head along Loftus Street.
	After another 255 m (at the intersection of Loftus Street & Bob Booth Lane) continue straight, to head along Loftus Street.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Eric Street & Loftus Street) turn left, to head along Loftus Street.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Loftus Street & Neil Street) continue straight (a walking track). After another 15 m head through the bollard.
	After another 85 m turn right.
	After another 680 m veer left. After another 85 m find the "Jibbon Beach" (25 m on your left). 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. After another 125 m pass the sign (5 m on your left).
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route visiting the Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings. To take the alternate route veer right here. Details below. After another 125 m (from the Jibbon Loop Track) continue straight, to head along Jibbon Loop Track.
	The alternate route finishes here. Continue straight to rejoin the main route at the 2.1 km waypoint. Details below. After another 145 m (from the Jibbon Loop Track) turn left, to head along Jibbon Loop Track. After another 50 m find the "Little Jibbon Beach" (20 m on your left). 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. After another 210 m find the "Jibbon Head" (25 m on your left). 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. After another 580 m find the "Shelley Beach" (on your left). 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.
	After another 120 m (from the Jibbon Track) turn left, to head along Jibbon Track (a vehicle track). After another 460 m (from the Jibbon Track) continue straight, to head along Jibbon Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Bundeena Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.6 km (from the Jibbon Track) turn right (a service road). After another 65 m pass the toilet (7 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 55 m head through/around the gate. After another 20 m pass the sign (5 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the water tap (on your left).
	From the Beachcomber Avenue continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. Then to find the car park. After another 90 m (at the intersection of Beachcomber Avenue & Eric Street) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 330 m (at the intersection of Beachcomber Avenue & Claire Hargreaves Walk) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 215 m (at the intersection of Malibu Street & Beachcomber Avenue) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Scarborough Street & Beachcomber Avenue) turn left, to head along Scarborough Street. After another 30 m (at the intersection of Bernie Street & Scarborough Street) continue straight, to head along Scarborough Street. After another 110 m (at the intersection of Bournemouth Street & Scarborough Street) continue straight, to head along Scarborough Street. After another 110 m (at the intersection of Scarborough Street & Graham Street) continue straight, to head along Scarborough Street.
	After another 215 m (at the intersection of Brighton Street & Scarborough Street) turn right, to head along Brighton Street.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Brighton Street & Bundeena Drive) turn right, to head along Brighton Street. Then pass the playground (20 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the "passion fruit cafe" (20 m on your right). W:vinegarandbrownpaper.com.au T:+61 2 9527 6655 We-Su 10:00-16:00 After another 45 m pass the "driftwood" (15 m on your right). We-Th 07:00-16:00 Fr-Su 07:00-21:00 After another 25 m pass the "Mana Cafe" (35 m on your right). After another 50 m come to "Berenice Forster Park".
	After another 20 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to Bundeena Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Jibbon Track Start (a service road).
	After another 70 m turn left. After another 420 m continue straight. After another 175 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m veer left. After another 50 m come to "Bundeena Lookout". 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.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 750 m to the main route.

An alternate route visiting the Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Jibbon Loop Track Start (a walking track). After another 85 m cross the bridge (about 40 m long) Then find the "Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings" (10 m on your right). 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. Then cross the bridge (about 7 m long) Then head down the steps (about 7 m long)
	After another 10 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

From the Jibbon Loop Track Start (a walking track).

After another 85 m cross the bridge (about 40 m long)

Then find the "Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings" (10 m on your right).

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.

Then cross the bridge (about 7 m long)

Then head down the steps (about 7 m long)

After another 10 m come to the end.

At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.7 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2.2 km apart with the largest gap of 5.1 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	30 m	[toilet]
Toilet	5.2 km	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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  Tuesday 29 April
  
  23°C
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  80% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
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  Wednesday 30 April
  
  17°C → 20°C
  Showers increasing. Windy.
  95% chance of rain
  6 → 30mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  16°C → 19°C
  Showers. Wind easing.
  95% chance of rain
  7 → 40mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  15°C → 20°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  17°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly during the day.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  17°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  17°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
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Alerts
- Royal National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Deer Pool Walking Track CLOSED For Upgrade
  This section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until April 2025.
  Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Curra Moors loop track partial closure
  The section of Curra Moors loop track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until April 2025.
  Curra Moors fire trail remains open. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 pest management
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Tuesday 6 May to Saturday 10 May 2025 in Royal National Park.
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
  
  Closed areas: Honeymoon Track closed for repairs
  The Honeymoon Walking Track near Audley in Royal National Park will be closed from 8 April 2025 for repairs to flood damaged sections. The works are expected to be completed in June.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Trails closed for upgrades - Temptation Creek/Loftus Loop Area
  Some walking and mountain bike trails within the Loftus Loop network at Temptation Creek are closed from Tuesday 11 March to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works. The closed areas are:
  
  Farnell Avenue trail
  
  Rawson Parade trail
  
  Savilles Creek trail
  
  The fire trails east of Farnell Avenue will remain open for recreation.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Parks Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Vehicle trails closed for repairs
  The following vehicle trails will be closed from Wednesday 12 March to Friday 2nd May 2025 while trail construction work is being undertaken:
  
  Loftus Trig vehicle trail
  
  Engadine Lakes vehicle trail
  
  Goarra Ridge vehicle trail
  
  Farnell Avenue vehicle trail
  
  All trails will be reopened on weekends.
  Heavy machinery will be operating on all vehicle trails. Please do not enter closed areas. Please follow instructions and signage of NPWS staff and contractors.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Office on 02 9542 0632.
  
  Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
  Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Closed areas: The Coast track - partial closure
  Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
  Please note the following closures:
  
  The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion
  
  North Era campground is closed until further notice
  
  Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.
  
  Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
  
  South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. There's no access to Garie Beach.
  
  North bound access - Is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.
  
  For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
  
  Closed areas: North Era campground closed
  North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
  Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
  This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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