Coomies Walk

Starting from the car park off the intersection of Beecroft Parade and Crookhaven Parade, Belmont, this walk takes you on a circuit around Abrahams Bosom Reserve via the Coomies Walk. This moderately easy loop winds its way around Abrahams Bosom Reserve on the Beecroft Peninsula, which forms the northern headland of Jervis Bay and is home to spectacular coastal scenery, passing several side trips to various points of interest along the way. The walk initially crosses a wooden footbridge over Abrahams Bosom Creek, then heads to Whale Point, where the 1928 shipwreck of the S.S. Merimbula is located. Leaving the wreck site, the walk passes Wilsons Beach and Lobster Bay, then continues to a cliff edge lookout near Mermaids Inlet. After passing a side trip to Beecroft Head, the walk heads past the Merimbula Trig Station, then crosses the creek again and passes an Aboriginal rock shelter before returning to the car park. Walkers should note that access to Gosangs Tunnel and Mermaids Inlet is closed to the public for safety reasons, and after heavy rains, sections of the trail can get very muddy. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, boardwalk sections and rocky sections. It is suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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 From the Abrahams Bosom Walking Track (-35.0109209,150.8288079)
Mode Car
Directions From , Bomaderry.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park off the intersection of Jervis Street and Beecroft Parade, Currarong, head across the wooden footbridge over Abrahams Bosom Creek, then follow the walking trail ahead. After about 250m, you'll reach a 'Beecroft Headland Walking Trail' information shelter. From there, head along the trail to to your left, marked with a 'Wreck Walk' sign, and continue the Coomies Walk (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Abrahams Bosom Walking Track Start heading along Abrahams Bosom Walking Track (a walking track). There is a picnic table (about 20 m back from the start). There is a car park (about 6 m back from the start). After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
	After another 50 m (from the Abrahams Bosom Walking Track) veer right, to head along Abrahams Bosom Walking Track. After another 215 m pass a seat (7 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Wreck Walk & Abrahams Bosom Walking Track veer left, to head along Wreck Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Whale Point, where the remains of the 1928 shipwreck of the S.S. Merimbula can be seen at low tide. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 380 m (from the Wreck Walk) turn right, to head along Wreck Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Wilsons Beach, which is a great spot for swimming. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 450 m (from the Wreck Walk) turn right, to head along Wreck Walk.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Coomie's Walk & Marions Way) turn sharp left, to head along Coomie's Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Lobster Bay, a rocky, reef-filled bay with a sheltered stretch of white sand, which is an excellent spot for snorkelling. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 165 m (from the Coomie's Walk) continue straight, to head along Coomie's Walk.
	After another 620 m (from the Coomie's Walk) turn right, to head along Coomie's Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to a cliff edge lookout near Mermaids Inlet, which offers stunning views of the coastal cliffs. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 370 m (from the Coomie's Walk) turn right, to head along Coomie's Walk. Then pass a seat (on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip taking you to Beecroft Head, visiting a cliff edge lookout that offers spectacular coastal views along the way. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 710 m (from the Coomie's Walk) turn right, to head along Coomie's Walk.
	After another 235 m (from the Coomie's Walk) veer right, to head along Coomie's Walk. After another 5 m (from the Coomie's Walk) continue straight, to head along Coomie's Walk. After another 15 m pass a seat (25 m on your right)., has a backrest.
	Then come to the viewpoint (30 m on your right).
	After another 1.1 km cross the ford. At the intersection of Coomie's Walk & Abrahams Bosom Creek continue straight, to head along Coomie's Walk.
	After another 820 m (from the Coomie's Walk) turn sharp left, to head along Coomie's Walk. After another 310 m pass the shelter (on your right). Then pass the sign (on your right).
	At the intersection of Abrahams Bosom Walking Track & Marions Way turn left, to head along Abrahams Bosom Walking Track.
	After another 200 m (from the Abrahams Bosom Walking Track) veer left, to head along Abrahams Bosom Walking Track.
	Continue another 100 m to find from the Abrahams Bosom Walking Track at the end.

An optional side trip to Whale Point, where the remains of the 1928 shipwreck of the S.S. Merimbula can be seen at low tide.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Wreck Walk Start heading along Wreck Walk (a walking track). Continue another 70 m to find from the Wreck Walk at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 70 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Wilsons Beach, which is a great spot for swimming.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Wreck Walk Start heading along Wreck Walk (a walking track). Continue another 45 m to find from the Wreck Walk at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Lobster Bay, a rocky, reef-filled bay with a sheltered stretch of white sand, which is an excellent spot for snorkelling.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Coomie's Walk Start (a walking track).
	After another 150 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 150 m to the main route.

An optional side trip taking you to Beecroft Head, visiting a cliff edge lookout that offers spectacular coastal views along the way.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Coomie's Walk Start (a walking track). After another 45 m veer left.
	After another 115 m continue straight. After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 225 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m come to the viewpoint (55 m on your right).
	Continue straight.
	After another 200 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 720 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to a cliff edge lookout near Mermaids Inlet, which offers stunning views of the coastal cliffs.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Coomie's Walk Start (a walking track).
	After another 235 m come to a viewpoint. The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 235 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Coomies Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.2 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
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	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 5.9 km from the start.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1.5 km apart with the largest gap of 2.5 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	320 m	[seat]
Seat	2.7 km	[seat]
Seat	3.7 km	[seat]
Shelter	5.9 km	[shelter]

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