Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Coastal Hike - Balnarring to Somers
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Point Leo to Shoreham coastal hike - Westernport Bay
They show the coastal environment on a 4 km (return) beach hike from Point Leo to Honeysuckle Point at low tide.
Plenty of action from school groups learning to surf!
Pt Leo is 80 km south of Melbourne, on Westernport Bay.
See all of the Photos of my visit, and check out my YouTube video!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Portsea Ocean Beach
These pix were taken on January 15 2012, at the Portsea Ocean Beach, 90 km (by road) south of Melbourne.
From the lower level car park, I did a 2 km exploration, visiting the Main Lookout, then down to the beach, past the Lifesaving Club, and back uphill to the car park.
Lots of action, big waves. and glorious coastal views!
See all of the Photos of my visit, and check out my YouTube video!
From the lower level car park, I did a 2 km exploration, visiting the Main Lookout, then down to the beach, past the Lifesaving Club, and back uphill to the car park.
Lots of action, big waves. and glorious coastal views!
See all of the Photos of my visit, and check out my YouTube video!
Monday, January 02, 2012
Big Surf at Gunnamatta, New Year's Day 2012
These pix were taken at the Gunnamatta Surf Beach, 100 km south of Melbourne, on New Year's Day, 2012.
Plenty of action, with the temperature hovering around 40 degrees!
Check out the YouTube video (above) and see all of the Photos!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Exploring the Portsea Foreshore Reserve
On Sunday April 19 2009 I visited Portsea, about 120 km south of Melbourne, on the Mornington Peninsula.
My visit concentrated on about 3 km of walking tracks in the Portsea Foreshore Reserve and nearby, which extends generally for about 2 km east of the town of Portsea. It includes the historical Point King Lookout/cairn and beach, and Shelly's Beach.
European visitation of the area dates back to 1802 when Lieutenant Murray spent over three weeks exploring its features. He named Point Nepean and, at Point King, he thrust the Union Jack proprietorially into native soil. A cairn now marks the spot.
The region was once used for lime production, and the remains of old kilns may be seen.
Walking tracks and staircases lead down to the Foreshore Reserve and the sandy beach, reached from Point Nepean Rd west of Sorrento. The main access points are from small car parks at the end of Point King Rd and Hemston Avenue.
Point King Beach has many private bathing boxes and small boat sheds, nestled at the base of the cliffs. The main jetty extends about 100 m into the Bay.
The views from the clifftop walking tracks and the Lookout are spectacular, with marvellous panoramas across the Bay, to Arthur's Seat, and over the Sorrento small-boat harbour. The Queenscliff passenger ferry was making its way to Sorrento.
See my set of Photos of the visit!
My visit concentrated on about 3 km of walking tracks in the Portsea Foreshore Reserve and nearby, which extends generally for about 2 km east of the town of Portsea. It includes the historical Point King Lookout/cairn and beach, and Shelly's Beach.
European visitation of the area dates back to 1802 when Lieutenant Murray spent over three weeks exploring its features. He named Point Nepean and, at Point King, he thrust the Union Jack proprietorially into native soil. A cairn now marks the spot.
The region was once used for lime production, and the remains of old kilns may be seen.
Walking tracks and staircases lead down to the Foreshore Reserve and the sandy beach, reached from Point Nepean Rd west of Sorrento. The main access points are from small car parks at the end of Point King Rd and Hemston Avenue.
Point King Beach has many private bathing boxes and small boat sheds, nestled at the base of the cliffs. The main jetty extends about 100 m into the Bay.
The views from the clifftop walking tracks and the Lookout are spectacular, with marvellous panoramas across the Bay, to Arthur's Seat, and over the Sorrento small-boat harbour. The Queenscliff passenger ferry was making its way to Sorrento.
See my set of Photos of the visit!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tea Tree Creek Bay in autumn - Flinders Coast
Tea Tree Creek Bay is a wonderful secluded cove on the Flinders coast, 90 km from Melbourne, in the Mornington Peninsula National Park.
It is about 3 km west of the town of Flinders, and is accessed by a 1 km foot-track and staircase from the Boneo Rd. A small car park is located at the start of the signposted track.
There are magnificent views looking south across the open ocean of Bass Strait, as well as the dramatic coastlines from the clifftop, in either direction, with waves breaking over large basalt rock formations.
I visited the Bay on Easter Sunday April 12 2009. I usually go down there every six months - this was the autumn trip! I followed the beach track to East Point, then back to the staircase, then up to the top of West Bluff, a total of about 3 km.
The cliffs rise about 50 m from sea level.
See the full set of Photos of my visit!
It is about 3 km west of the town of Flinders, and is accessed by a 1 km foot-track and staircase from the Boneo Rd. A small car park is located at the start of the signposted track.
There are magnificent views looking south across the open ocean of Bass Strait, as well as the dramatic coastlines from the clifftop, in either direction, with waves breaking over large basalt rock formations.
I visited the Bay on Easter Sunday April 12 2009. I usually go down there every six months - this was the autumn trip! I followed the beach track to East Point, then back to the staircase, then up to the top of West Bluff, a total of about 3 km.
The cliffs rise about 50 m from sea level.
See the full set of Photos of my visit!
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Bunurong Marine National Park
The Bunurong Marine National Park extends along approximately 5 km of coastline from 2.5 km east of Cape Paterson in Southern Gippsland (120 km SE of Melbourne) to the eastern end of Eagles Nest Beach (about 6 kilometres south-west of Inverloch), and offshore for approximately three nautical miles to the limit of Victorian waters, encompassing a total of approximately 2,100 hectares.
The Bunurong coast is special - a coast full of striking rock formations, attractive sandy coves, rugged sandstone cliffs and prominent headlands. The coastal waters also contain a remarkable range of habitats that support abundant marine life, nurtured by an unusual set of environmental conditions.
The name "Bunurong" refers to the local Aboriginal group that have lived in this area for thousands of years and have used the coast extensively for food gathering.
These coastal waters share the cool waters of Victoria's central and western coasts, but unlike those shores, are relatively protected from the southwesterly swell by the position of far away King Island. The gently sloping rocky seafloor is also uncommon in Victoria.
The park contains extensive intertidal platforms and subtidal rocky reefs that are uncommon along the Victorian coast. These sandstone areas provide numerous microhabitats and contribute to the area having a very high diversity of intertidal and shallow subtidal invertebrates. There is a mixed assemblage of brown algae and seagrass, supporting a high proportion of Victoria's marine invertebrates, including brittle stars, sea cucumbers, barnacles, sea anemones and chitons.
(The above information is acknowledged to Parks Victoria)
See http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=254
I visited this spectacular region on April 8 2009, which included Cape Paterson. My trip included a 3 km (return) walk along the cliff tops from Cape Paterson to The Channel Beach and westerly along the surf beach. I also visited Undertow Bay, Twin Reefs Bay, and The Oaks Bay, which are east of Cape Paterson.
These Bays may be viewed from observation points from signed car parks off the Inverloch Rd, and are accessed by staircases.
See the full set of Photos of my visit.
The Bunurong coast is special - a coast full of striking rock formations, attractive sandy coves, rugged sandstone cliffs and prominent headlands. The coastal waters also contain a remarkable range of habitats that support abundant marine life, nurtured by an unusual set of environmental conditions.
The name "Bunurong" refers to the local Aboriginal group that have lived in this area for thousands of years and have used the coast extensively for food gathering.
These coastal waters share the cool waters of Victoria's central and western coasts, but unlike those shores, are relatively protected from the southwesterly swell by the position of far away King Island. The gently sloping rocky seafloor is also uncommon in Victoria.
The park contains extensive intertidal platforms and subtidal rocky reefs that are uncommon along the Victorian coast. These sandstone areas provide numerous microhabitats and contribute to the area having a very high diversity of intertidal and shallow subtidal invertebrates. There is a mixed assemblage of brown algae and seagrass, supporting a high proportion of Victoria's marine invertebrates, including brittle stars, sea cucumbers, barnacles, sea anemones and chitons.
(The above information is acknowledged to Parks Victoria)
See http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=254
I visited this spectacular region on April 8 2009, which included Cape Paterson. My trip included a 3 km (return) walk along the cliff tops from Cape Paterson to The Channel Beach and westerly along the surf beach. I also visited Undertow Bay, Twin Reefs Bay, and The Oaks Bay, which are east of Cape Paterson.
These Bays may be viewed from observation points from signed car parks off the Inverloch Rd, and are accessed by staircases.
See the full set of Photos of my visit.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Balnarring Beach - Kitesurfing and Boats
Balranning Beach is about 70 km SE of Melbourne, on Westernport Bay.
It's popular for sheltered swimming, small boats, sailing, kitesurfing, beachwalking and low-tide reef exploring.
Kitesurfing is a surface water sport that uses wind power to pull a rider through the water on a small surfboard or a kiteboard (similar to a wakeboard).
I visited the Beach on March 22, 2009, a very windy day, with kitesurfers and small boats active.
I walked about 6 km (return) along the beach to Somers Beach, with a side trip into the adjacent extensive Coolart Wetlands Sanctuary, Homestead and Lagoons.
Coolart is separated from the Beach by the scenic Merricks Creek, reached by an interesting suspension bridge.
The region was first settled in the 1830s, and Coolert has a rich history.
The original inhabitants of Coolart were the Bunurong tribe of Aborigines and it is from the word "Colourt" or "Callert" - their name for nearby Sandy Point - that the present name of Coolart is derived.
In 1895, Frederick Sheppard Grimwade bought the estate and built the imposing homestead as the family's country retreat. Between 1907 and 1937 Coolart was held at different times by Thomas Armstrong, James Balmain and John Sylvester Feehan. The late Tom Luxton purchased the property in 1937 and immediately had the property declared a sanctuary for native wildlife and embarked upon a program of habitat development. The 87 hectare nucleus of the Coolart area was purchased by the Victorian State Government in 1977 and it was proclaimed as a reserve for "Conservation and Education Purposes".
For information about Coolert, please see
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/22_2144.pdf
See my complete set of Photos
It's popular for sheltered swimming, small boats, sailing, kitesurfing, beachwalking and low-tide reef exploring.
Kitesurfing is a surface water sport that uses wind power to pull a rider through the water on a small surfboard or a kiteboard (similar to a wakeboard).
I visited the Beach on March 22, 2009, a very windy day, with kitesurfers and small boats active.
I walked about 6 km (return) along the beach to Somers Beach, with a side trip into the adjacent extensive Coolart Wetlands Sanctuary, Homestead and Lagoons.
Coolart is separated from the Beach by the scenic Merricks Creek, reached by an interesting suspension bridge.
The region was first settled in the 1830s, and Coolert has a rich history.
The original inhabitants of Coolart were the Bunurong tribe of Aborigines and it is from the word "Colourt" or "Callert" - their name for nearby Sandy Point - that the present name of Coolart is derived.
In 1895, Frederick Sheppard Grimwade bought the estate and built the imposing homestead as the family's country retreat. Between 1907 and 1937 Coolart was held at different times by Thomas Armstrong, James Balmain and John Sylvester Feehan. The late Tom Luxton purchased the property in 1937 and immediately had the property declared a sanctuary for native wildlife and embarked upon a program of habitat development. The 87 hectare nucleus of the Coolart area was purchased by the Victorian State Government in 1977 and it was proclaimed as a reserve for "Conservation and Education Purposes".
For information about Coolert, please see
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/22_2144.pdf
See my complete set of Photos
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Gunnamatta Coastal Walk
The Gunnamatta Surf Beach is about 90 km south of Melbourne, in the Mornington Peninsula National Park.
I visited the Beach on March 21, 2009, on a 5 km (return) beachwalk to the southeast, reaching the rocks at the base of the rugged cliffs near Fingal.
The surf was up, with big waves, and the Surf Patrol was vigilant!
The main walking track from Gunamatta to Cape Schank follows the beach along the sand dunes, for about 1 km, where it then veers inland and continues along the cliff top, passing the turn-off to Fingal Beach.
The coastal views towards the Cape Schank Lighthouse were spectacular!
Note that there is an admission fee of $4.40 per car.
My Photos show the scenery, surf, dunes, fishing, swimmers, waves, beach and cliffs with some "candid camera" shots!
I visited the Beach on March 21, 2009, on a 5 km (return) beachwalk to the southeast, reaching the rocks at the base of the rugged cliffs near Fingal.
The surf was up, with big waves, and the Surf Patrol was vigilant!
The main walking track from Gunamatta to Cape Schank follows the beach along the sand dunes, for about 1 km, where it then veers inland and continues along the cliff top, passing the turn-off to Fingal Beach.
The coastal views towards the Cape Schank Lighthouse were spectacular!
Note that there is an admission fee of $4.40 per car.
My Photos show the scenery, surf, dunes, fishing, swimmers, waves, beach and cliffs with some "candid camera" shots!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Coastal Walk at Point Leo, Westernport Bay
I visited the Point Leo Coastal Reserve on Westernport Bay on March 18, 2009.
Pt Leo is about 70 km SE of Melbourne, and offers surfing, safe swimming, boating, fishing, water birds, glorious coastal views, a camping ground, general store, walking tracks, and rock-pool exploring.
At low tide, vast reefs are exposed, where many exciting and interesting sea creatures may be observed.
There are excellent views of the coastline from the lookout at Crunchie's Point, just above the Boat Club. On this occasion, Phillip Island and the Nobbies/Seal Rocks were clearly visible across Westernport Bay 11 km to the east. The West Head at Flinders, was also prominent to the south-west.
My visit included a 4 km return beachwalk north-east towards Merricks Beach.
See the full set of Photos of my visit!
Pt Leo is about 70 km SE of Melbourne, and offers surfing, safe swimming, boating, fishing, water birds, glorious coastal views, a camping ground, general store, walking tracks, and rock-pool exploring.
At low tide, vast reefs are exposed, where many exciting and interesting sea creatures may be observed.
There are excellent views of the coastline from the lookout at Crunchie's Point, just above the Boat Club. On this occasion, Phillip Island and the Nobbies/Seal Rocks were clearly visible across Westernport Bay 11 km to the east. The West Head at Flinders, was also prominent to the south-west.
My visit included a 4 km return beachwalk north-east towards Merricks Beach.
See the full set of Photos of my visit!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Balnarring Beach - Coastal Walk
Balnarring Beach is located on the northern section of Westernport Bay, about 60 km SW of Melbourne.
At low tide, a magnificent reef is exposed, with crabs and fishes galore!
The wide sandy beach is a 2 km strip, extending past the Coolart Wetlands. It is not a surf beach!
Its calm waters are excellent for swimming, paddling, snorkelling, canoes, kayaks, yachts, and catamarans.
I visited this excellent beach on March 11, 2009, and walked the 4 km (return) route westerly along the sand towards Pt Leo and back.
There were fine views across Westernport Bay towards Phillip Island.
See the full set of Photos of my trip
Monday, March 02, 2009
Somers Coastline and Beachwalk
Somers is a small coastal settlement 75 km SE of Melbourne, on the west side of Westernport Bay.
It is reached from the Frankston-Flinders Rd, to Balnarring, then along Sandy Point Rd, leading to the General Store at Somers Beach.
Two interesting short walking tracks start at the upper level car park - these are Koala Walk and Sheoak Walk, which are described on a large map board.
Sheoak Walk passes through bushland and its eastern end is on the beach. It is possible to walk all the way easterly from this point along the beach to Sandy Point, a return trip of about 12 km, ending at the high security fence surrounding HMAS Cerberus, the RAN naval facility.
I visited Somers Beach on March 1, 2009, completing the Koala and Sheoak Walks, as well as the beach walk extension towards Sandy Point, about 5 km in total.
From the viewpoint on Sheoak Walk, there are good views across the Bay to Phillip Island, about 12 km direct, with The Nobbies and Seal Rocks clearly visible.
On this day, groups of dolphins had come to about 20 m from the beach in search of fish!
See the full set of Photos of my trip, and the dolphins!
It is reached from the Frankston-Flinders Rd, to Balnarring, then along Sandy Point Rd, leading to the General Store at Somers Beach.
Two interesting short walking tracks start at the upper level car park - these are Koala Walk and Sheoak Walk, which are described on a large map board.
Sheoak Walk passes through bushland and its eastern end is on the beach. It is possible to walk all the way easterly from this point along the beach to Sandy Point, a return trip of about 12 km, ending at the high security fence surrounding HMAS Cerberus, the RAN naval facility.
I visited Somers Beach on March 1, 2009, completing the Koala and Sheoak Walks, as well as the beach walk extension towards Sandy Point, about 5 km in total.
From the viewpoint on Sheoak Walk, there are good views across the Bay to Phillip Island, about 12 km direct, with The Nobbies and Seal Rocks clearly visible.
On this day, groups of dolphins had come to about 20 m from the beach in search of fish!
See the full set of Photos of my trip, and the dolphins!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Rye Beachwalk
Situated on the popular holiday destination of Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula and nestled between Tootgarook and Blairgowrie is the coastal town of Rye.
Rye's main beach, fronting Port Phillip Bay, offers safe sandy beaches, a jetty, and attractive foreshore facilities. From 2001 to 2007, the foreshore was the venue of an annual sand sculpting event which showcased the talents of artists as they carved figurines and landscapes out of tonnes of sand. Point Nepean Road separates the wide foreshore from Rye's main shopping strip.
Around a kilometre west of the Rye Jetty is an outcrop of land called White Cliffs. At the base of the cliffs is a reconstructed old Lime Burners Kiln - a reminder of the mid-1800s when the extraction of lime was the area's primary industry. Scenic views along the coast can be enjoyed from lookout above the kiln.
Rye Jetty is one of the longest in the region, dating back to the 1830s.
My visit was on February 26, 2009, on a 2 km exploration of the beach between Rye and Tootgarook, and the Jetty.
Rye's main beach, fronting Port Phillip Bay, offers safe sandy beaches, a jetty, and attractive foreshore facilities. From 2001 to 2007, the foreshore was the venue of an annual sand sculpting event which showcased the talents of artists as they carved figurines and landscapes out of tonnes of sand. Point Nepean Road separates the wide foreshore from Rye's main shopping strip.
Around a kilometre west of the Rye Jetty is an outcrop of land called White Cliffs. At the base of the cliffs is a reconstructed old Lime Burners Kiln - a reminder of the mid-1800s when the extraction of lime was the area's primary industry. Scenic views along the coast can be enjoyed from lookout above the kiln.
Rye Jetty is one of the longest in the region, dating back to the 1830s.
My visit was on February 26, 2009, on a 2 km exploration of the beach between Rye and Tootgarook, and the Jetty.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Gunnamatta Beach - scenic Coastal Walk
Gunnamatta Beach is a popular destination in the Mornington Peninsula National Park, about 80 km south of Melbourne.
I visited this magnificent ocean beach on February 22 2009, on a 4 km (return) coastal walk west to St Andrew's Beach.
The tide was out, exposing a vast array of rock pools.
The surf was up, with big waves!
The coastal vews were superb, with Cape Schank and the Lighthouse to the east, and the long sweeping beaches to Point Nepean to the west.
The Beach is at the end of Trueman's Rd, turn off from the Point Nepean Rd at Tootgarook.
An admission fee of $4.40 per car is charged for entry.
See the full set of Photos of my visit!
I visited this magnificent ocean beach on February 22 2009, on a 4 km (return) coastal walk west to St Andrew's Beach.
The tide was out, exposing a vast array of rock pools.
The surf was up, with big waves!
The coastal vews were superb, with Cape Schank and the Lighthouse to the east, and the long sweeping beaches to Point Nepean to the west.
The Beach is at the end of Trueman's Rd, turn off from the Point Nepean Rd at Tootgarook.
An admission fee of $4.40 per car is charged for entry.
See the full set of Photos of my visit!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Exploring the Shoreham Reefs, Westernport Coast
The vast Shoreham Reefs, Westernport Coast, are exposed at low tide, and extend from Shoreham Beach southerly to a point near the town of Flinders.
They are popular with beachwalkers!
Shorteham is a small community on Westernport Bay, about 80 km south of Melbourne, and is reached from the Westernport Highway, through Hastings, then on the Frankston-Flinders Rd.
I visited the Reefs on February 19, 2009, completing a 6 km (return) coastal walk.
See the full set of Photos of my trip
They are popular with beachwalkers!
Shorteham is a small community on Westernport Bay, about 80 km south of Melbourne, and is reached from the Westernport Highway, through Hastings, then on the Frankston-Flinders Rd.
I visited the Reefs on February 19, 2009, completing a 6 km (return) coastal walk.
See the full set of Photos of my trip
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
The Pinnacles - Woolamai Beach - Phillip Island
In-the-know surfers flock to stunning Woolamai Beach, located on the southern coastline of Phillip Island. The vast beach is virtually deserted most days and the cliffs and golden sands are a stunning backdrop to the challenging waves.
Cape Woolamai frames the eastern end of the beach – it is Phillip Island`s highest point and is criss-crossed with walking tracks that lead to viewing platforms and breathtaking views of The Pinnacles rock formations offshore. The long beach is patrolled by the Woolamai Surf Lifesaving Club during the summer months.
I visited Woolamai Beach on February 16, 2009, and did the 4 km (return) hike to the top of the Pinnacles, passing the Mutton Bird rookeries.
The coastal views from the clifftop were incredible!
The sandy Pinnacles Track starts at the main car park, ascending to the clifftop, then passing the start of the staircase down to the Magiclands beach.
The walk ended at the Pinnacles Lookout, where there is a seat and information board, about 90 metres above the ocean. The Track continues on several km as a loop circuit.
This Track is marked with green arrows on marker posts, to disinguish it from other tracks on the headland which are marked in different colors.
The return was down the Magiclands Staircase and back along the beach to the car park.
This is a walk which should not be missed!
Woolamai Beach Rd is off the Phillip Island Highway, about 5 km east of Cowes.
See the full set of Photos of my visit!
Cape Woolamai frames the eastern end of the beach – it is Phillip Island`s highest point and is criss-crossed with walking tracks that lead to viewing platforms and breathtaking views of The Pinnacles rock formations offshore. The long beach is patrolled by the Woolamai Surf Lifesaving Club during the summer months.
I visited Woolamai Beach on February 16, 2009, and did the 4 km (return) hike to the top of the Pinnacles, passing the Mutton Bird rookeries.
The coastal views from the clifftop were incredible!
The sandy Pinnacles Track starts at the main car park, ascending to the clifftop, then passing the start of the staircase down to the Magiclands beach.
The walk ended at the Pinnacles Lookout, where there is a seat and information board, about 90 metres above the ocean. The Track continues on several km as a loop circuit.
This Track is marked with green arrows on marker posts, to disinguish it from other tracks on the headland which are marked in different colors.
The return was down the Magiclands Staircase and back along the beach to the car park.
This is a walk which should not be missed!
Woolamai Beach Rd is off the Phillip Island Highway, about 5 km east of Cowes.
See the full set of Photos of my visit!
Monday, February 02, 2009
Merricks Beach - Westernport Bay
Merricks is a small settlement on Westernport Bay, about 70 south of Melbourne.
I visited Merricks on February 1, 2009, and did a 4 beachwalk north to Balnarring and back.
The tide was out, and the reef was exposed, with many water fowls waiting for fish!
Other beachwalkers, some with hounds, and a few swimmers, were enjoying themselves!
Please see the complete set of Photos of this trip, which includes an historical image taken around the year 1940, showing the beach, looking south to Merricks.
I visited Merricks on February 1, 2009, and did a 4 beachwalk north to Balnarring and back.
The tide was out, and the reef was exposed, with many water fowls waiting for fish!
Other beachwalkers, some with hounds, and a few swimmers, were enjoying themselves!
Please see the complete set of Photos of this trip, which includes an historical image taken around the year 1940, showing the beach, looking south to Merricks.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Balnarring Beach Walk - Westernport Bay
Balnarring Beach is located on the northern section of Westernport Bay, about 60 km SW of Melbourne.
At low tide, a magnificent reef is exposed, with crabs and fishes galore!
The wide sandy beach is a 2 km strip, extending past the Coolart Wetlands. It is not a surf beach!
Its calm waters are excellent for swimming, paddling, snorkelling, canoes, kayaks, yachts, and catamarans.
I visited this excellent beach on January 19, 2009, a day of extreme heat, and walked the 4 km (return) route along the sand.
See the full set of Photos of my beach walk!
At low tide, a magnificent reef is exposed, with crabs and fishes galore!
The wide sandy beach is a 2 km strip, extending past the Coolart Wetlands. It is not a surf beach!
Its calm waters are excellent for swimming, paddling, snorkelling, canoes, kayaks, yachts, and catamarans.
I visited this excellent beach on January 19, 2009, a day of extreme heat, and walked the 4 km (return) route along the sand.
See the full set of Photos of my beach walk!
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Shoreham Coast Walk - Westernport Bay
Shoreham is a quiet hamlet on the north coast of Westernport Bay, 70 km south of Melbourne.
The beach is very good, and at low tide, a vast reef and rock pools are exposed.
I visited this nice beach on January 5, 2009, at low tide, exploring the rock pools and reef, on a 4 km return walk to a point about half way to the town of Flinders.
See the complete set of Photos of this walk!
The beach is very good, and at low tide, a vast reef and rock pools are exposed.
I visited this nice beach on January 5, 2009, at low tide, exploring the rock pools and reef, on a 4 km return walk to a point about half way to the town of Flinders.
See the complete set of Photos of this walk!
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