Jiguma coastal walk

Jiguma coastal walk created by Victoria Walks

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Summary

Explore the lofty Pambula Headland from the top of the bluff. There are amazing views between Pambula River Mouth Beach and Pambula Beach, with gorgeous shorelines at either end.

Description

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From the sheltered Pambula River Mouth Beach with its white sand, red rocks and turquoise water, the Jiguma walking track begins. Steps take you up a mild slope and onto a sandy track through attractive coastal vegetation. The walk undulates as it gently rises to visit various uninterrupted lookout points across the ocean to the distant horizon and down to pristine beaches amongst the water and weather hewn rock formations below.

This is a short return walk, easy for most people. The walking track is firm underfoot when dry. Be mindful of ti tree roots and weather erosion as you go.

Much of the walk has been completed as a Lion's Club Project that includes viewing platforms, short boardwalks and steps installation.

You can start at either end. Either way there are car parks, toilets, picnic tables and drinking water fountains. Pambula Beach adds a sheltered BBQ area, a playground, wide sealed paths and ramps for beach and viewing platform access using mobility aids. The Surf Life Saving Club is also situated at the main beach. If you are looking for refreshments the Caravan Park Cafe is only a short walking distance back from the beach.

Dogs are not permitted on Pambula River Mouth Beach. Dogs are not permitted within 100 metres of flagged patrolled beaches and must otherwise be leashed at all times on Pambula Beach.

Other Sapphire Coast walks:
Pambula River Mouth walk
Mimosa Rocks / Aragunnu Beach walk
Middle Beach & Lagoon loop walk
Merimbula Boardwalk
Lake Street / Djirringanj People's walk
Goodenia rainforest walk
Pinnacles loop walk
Sandy Creek / Bournda Lagoon loop walk
Tathra Headland loop walk
Wajurda Point / Moon Bay walk

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Points of Interest

1. Pambula River Mouth Beach

This is a lovely sheltered beach, perfect for all the family.

2. Beaches, boats and forest

Whether on land or water, there are plenty of great outdoor experiences to be had. If you enjoy land or seascape photography or creating art by hand there is an abundance of subject matter.

3. Jiguma walking track trailhead

Find the trailhead on the left hand side of the Pambula River Mouth Park as you approach the beach.

4. View to Ioala Point

Lookouts from the headland bluff offer magnificent views across the water.

5. The track

The earth track makes its way through coastal bushland of eucalyptus, ti tree and banksia. There are short sections of steps and boardwalks. Woodland birds dart around you as you pass.

6. Lion's Park Beach

Between Pambula River Mouth Beach and Pambula Beach lies yet another beautiful white strand bookmarked by rocky points, Lion's Park Beach. The walking is, yet again, great.

7. Behind Coraki Drive

For a short section, the walk passes by the back of houses on Coraki Drive.

8. Carved by the elements

Waves, wind, sun and rain combine to shape this rocky coastline to spectacular effect.

9. Explore rocky points

The walk takes you the full distance along the top of the headland between beaches. You can also get to the bottom from each end for further exploration.

10. Children's playground

Pambula Beach also offers a children's playground along with sheltered picnic and BBQ facilities by the beach.

11. Pambula Beach access for mobility aid users

A key feature of the Pambula Beach end of the walk is sand access for mobility aid users. Wide sealed paths from the car park, an accessible BBQ and picnic area and ramped viewing area are available.

12. Pambula Beach accessible viewing platform

The sweeping arc Pambula Beach can be enjoyed by everyone. Surf fishers love it and it can also be enjoyed by mobility aid users. Note the well placed accessible platform for full beach views.