Jigamy to Pinnacles trail: Aboriginal cultural walk

The Keeping Place at Jigamy is where the walk begins, not where the stories end.

The Bilbaan Cultural Experience is a 3.9km guided walk from Jigamy to the Pinnacles in New South Wales, led by Aboriginal Country Custodians along a section of the Bundian Way. You start with a traditional smoking ceremony at Jigamy, then traverse coastal bushlands to the Pinnacles geological feature while learning about local plants, cultural practices and the knowledge systems that have sustained the land for thousands of years. National Park entry is included. The walk takes around 3 hours and suits families with children from age 8 onward. Transfers from Eden Wharf are included for cruise passengers, and a free return transfer runs from Pinnacles back to Jigamy.

The experience

The walk opens with a smoking ceremony at Jigamy, the site of the Keeping Place, before you step onto a section of the Bundian Way itself: an ancient route woven through Aboriginal culture and geography. Your guide is a Country Custodian, someone with deep knowledge of this land and its stories, and the 3.9km trail unfolds through coastal bushlands that shift between dense vegetation and sudden ocean views. The route is steady but not strenuous, and the pace leaves room for your guide to stop and point out plants used in traditional practice, to explain the cultural significance of landmarks, and to share the ways of knowing that have held this country for thousands of years.

The Pinnacles themselves (a striking geological formation rising from the coast) mark the end of this section of the Bundian Way. Getting there is the walk. Standing there is the arrival. Your guide shapes what you notice and what it means, so the experience is not a solo hike with a view but a conversation between you and someone whose family has lived this knowledge. Children from age 8 can join, and the moderate fitness level the operator notes reflects the distance and the terrain, not a barrier for most walkers in reasonable health.

If you are arriving by cruise ship, transfers run from Eden Wharf to Jigamy at the start and back from Pinnacles to the wharf at the end, so the logistics are already arranged. National Park entry is built into the price. The return transfer from Pinnacles means you do not retrace your steps on foot.

What’s included

• National Park entry fee.
• traditional smoking ceremony at Jigamy.
• guided walk along the Bundian Way section to the Pinnacles.
• instruction from a Country Custodian about local plants and cultural practices.
• free return transfer from Pinnacles to Jigamy.
• transfers to and from Eden Wharf for cruise passengers.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Monday and ThursdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcome

Operated by Bilbaan Cultural Experience

Is this one for you?Join a small group guided by a Country Custodian who shares knowledge of traditional plants and cultural practices as you walk the 3.9km coastal trail. Choose this if you want cultural context woven through the landscape rather than exploring independently.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 15 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens at the start of the walk at Jigamy?

The Bilbaan Cultural Experience begins with a traditional smoking ceremony at Jigamy, the site of the Keeping Place. This opening ritual connects you to Country before you step onto the Bundian Way trail itself.

How long does the walk take and what is the terrain like?

The walk covers 3.9km and takes around 3 hours. You move through coastal bushlands with ocean views, and the operator notes you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The pace is steady, with stops for your guide to share knowledge about plants and cultural practices.

Who guides the walk?

A Country Custodian leads the experience. Someone from the local Aboriginal community with deep knowledge of the land, its plants, cultural practices and the timeless stories connected to this country.

What is the Pinnacles and why does the trail end there?

The Pinnacles is a striking geological feature on the coast where this section of the Bundian Way concludes. It marks a natural endpoint for the walk and a significant landmark in the landscape and cultural geography of the region.

Are transfers included if I am arriving by cruise ship?

Yes. Transfers run from Eden Wharf to Jigamy at the start of the walk and from Pinnacles back to the wharf at the end, so cruise passengers do not need to arrange separate transport. National Park entry is also included in the price.