Restrooms
Not AvailableNo
Food & Drinks
Not AvailableNo
Parking
AvailableYes - very limited free street parking
Nudity Policy
NOT REQUIREDNudity not required
The Good
- Not Crowded: Despite the sandy beach being barely 50 meters long, it rarely becomes crowded here. Even when the nearby Jibbon Beach is bustling, this spot remains a hidden oasis that is relatively easy to reach.
- Well Known Nude Beach: Little Jibbon is well known to locals as a nude beach. You'll sometimes see people swimming naked at the far end of Jibbon Beach, but this isn't always the case and can surprise nearby textile swimmers! Likewise the beach dubbed 'Ocean Beach' just past Little Jibbon Beach is also known to attract skinnydippers but this is not as reliable.
- You're in Nature: The beach faces northwest and looks across Port Hacking. Here, you're not just at a beach; you're enveloped by the natural beauty that the Royal National Park has to offer.
- Ancient Carvings: Right near the beach you'll find the well marked Aboriginal engravings. The viewing platform is worth the extra few minutes walk and gives you a great view of the killer whales, stingrays and animals that are carved into the rocks. The engravings were made by the local Dharawal people who once inhabited the Port Hacking area.
The Bad
- Tricky Swimming: Taking a dip here is mostly restricted to the rock pools and if the waves are rough you can forget even getting that far.
- Rough Climbing: The last 50 metres involves descending down a rocky cliff trail. Take your time and be absoluely certain you're going down the right trail!
- Distance from Sydney: Coming from Sydney CBD you're looking at 1 - 1.5 hours just to get to Bundeena, add on the walk and it is not an easy destinaion to reach unless you are down this way.
- Parking Can Be Tough: Car parking is only available on limited residential streets, so be prepared to either do a few laps to find a spot or park a decent distance away from the trail.
- Muddy Trail: After heavy rain the trail from the end of Jibbon Beach can be wet and muddy.
The Naked Truth
Little Jibbon Beach is the most isolated nude beach in Sydney but that doesn't make it the least preferable option. If you have time for a daytrip to the southern part of Sydney you'll be rewarded with stunning views and a very local nude beach experience. On weekdays you might even have the beach to yourself, while 'busy' normally means there are half a dozen people here.
Stock up on supplies in Bundeena and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the soft sand of Jibbon Beach. Beware the last 50 metres of the trail past the headland is steep and it can get really muddy after heavy rainfall. If you're up for a little adventure this is a fun beach to visit. While the sand is nice the water can be rough and surrounded by rocks. This is definitely not the place to force a swim if you don't have to!
Insider Tip
Avoid swimming when the water is rough. The rocky seabed can make it difficult to enter and exit the water, even in calm weather.
Who's Here
A mix of locals in the know and bushwalkers breaking up a long hike with a nude dip
Beach Surface
Sand surrounded by a rocky shoreline
Access Difficulty
Medium - a beach walk and short hike
Photos
Our Visit
Matt & Megan
Nude Beach Map. Visited 2024
Little Jibbon Beach is the trickiest nude beach in Sydney to visit. From the city, it'll take you around one hour by car (in good traffic) to reach the start of the trail to the much larger Jibbon Beach. We arrived on a weekday and were lucky to find a parking spot right by the trail. The walk itself is really nice, with views along the beach out to Port Hacking and Cronulla.
Matt & Megan
Nude Beach Map. Visited 2024
Little Jibbon Beach is the trickiest nude beach in Sydney to visit. From the city, it'll take you around one hour by car (in good traffic) to reach the start of the trail to the much larger Jibbon Beach. We arrived on a weekday and were lucky to find a parking spot right by the trail. The walk itself is really nice, with views along the beach out to Port Hacking and Cronulla.
We had read that the far end of the larger Jibbon Beach sometimes attracts nudists, but there was no one here during our visit. To be honest, we probably could have gone for a nude swim here and not upset anyone - the beach was really quiet when we visited. But obviously, we came to check out Little Jibbon Beach and continued the hike across the headland at the far end of the beach. This part was muddy and messy because we visited just after one of Sydney's predictable summer downpours. It is also a little overgrown despite being one of Bundeena's most well-known bushwalking trails.
The crudely written 'nude beach' sign meant we'd approached the right spot, and we followed to the left down the cliff drainage - again, this was much trickier because everything was wet. This is really the only slightly technical part of the journey to Little Jibbon Beach. When we visited, the beach was totally empty, and we had the entire 50-meter stretch of sand to ourselves. It really is a peaceful place here, and we imagine it never gets full with people.
Swimming is limited to the rock pools, and on the day we visited, it was a little rough. We didn't venture out too far and enjoyed laying on the sand instead. Unfortunately, our visit ended early when we spotted lightning and dark clouds headed our way, so we quickly gathered our things and headed back to Bundeena via the Aboriginal engravings. The carved shapes of animals into the rocks are amazing and definitely worth making a quick side visit to check out. There are also plenty of explanations about the history of the area and the people who inhabited it.
Overall, we'd recommend Little Jibbon Beach as a day trip, and maybe even Jibbon Beach if you feel comfortable skinny-dipping there! Bring all your essentials because there is obviously not much else out here. That being said, this beach is much more accessible than nearby Werrong Beach and an easy walk in comparison. We stopped at Bundeena RSL for a post-walk beer and lunch - it was decent and not too pricey. We'd love to visit Little Jibbon Beach again when the weather is slightly better, and maybe experience what a weekend is like in comparison. If you've been here before, we'd love to know what your experience was like!
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Getting There
Walk along the larger Jibbon Beach for 800m to the far end of the beach before taking the small track over the headland. It is another 400m walk from the end of Jibbon Beach. You will see a smaller side trail and crudely painted 'nude beach' sign that points in the direction of the beach. Take extra care walking the last 50m down the drainage of the cliff,
By Car:
Put in 2 Neil Street, Bundeena in your phone as your destination. The small trail to the larger Jibbon Beach is right next to that address and any parking you find in this vicnity would be perfect. Bundeena is located about 55km from Sydney and takes about 1-1.5 hours to reach by car when the traffic is decent.
By Public Transport:
Catch the train to Cronulla and then take the very scenic 20 minute journey on the Bundeena Ferry. The ferry leaves Cronulla every hour from around 6.30am, with the last ferry departing Bundeena at 7pm. It'll cost you around $18 for a return ticket. From the ferry wharf it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the larger Jibbon Beach.
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