Suggested excursions
Maps and directions
An excursion to Shelley Beach begins in Bundeena. It is an extension of our Jibbon excursion. Refer to Jibbon for a map and directions to Bundeena Wharf and Jibbon Beach.
We recommend a minimum of four hours for this excursion. You may wish to include a side trip to the Jibbon rock engravings. Please discuss this as you plan your excursion.
Map of track and facilities
Background information
Degree of difficulty
Moderate
Contact system
- Mobile phone reception is strong
Location details
Please refer to location details about Jibbon, all of which is relevant to this excursion/site.
The walk to Shelley Beach is relatively short but can be a strenuous. The first 700 m is across a beach and can be tiring walking on dry sand when the tide is high. Then the walk takes you about 400 m up and down over the headland. There is an option to walk further and visit the rock engravings on Jibbon Headland.
There are some additional risks due to accessing the rock platform at Shelley Beach. The greatest potential risks to students are large and unexpected waves. Blue-ringed octopus may occur in rock pools.
It is important that students stay in view of teachers and within any specified boundaries. Vigilance is required from all participants.
Once your booking is confirmed, we will email you a draft risk assessment and management plan to use in the preparation of your own plan. This plan details risks on excursion and controls to minimise them on the day.
Facilities
Please note there are no facilities for the duration of this excursion.
There are no toilet facilities at Jibbon Beach, headland or Shelley Beach.
Students should access toilet facilities near Bundeena Wharf before proceeding to Jibbon Beach. Consider if you need to allow time for a toilet break at Bundeena Wharf before your return to school.
There is no drinking water available at Jibbon Beach, headland or Shelley Beach.
Please advise students to bring 2 x water bottles, with a minimum of 1.2 L per student. EEC staff bring water containers during terms 1 and 4 so students can top up their water bottles at the end of the excursion.