A tidal pool or lagoon that is shallow at low tide and offers a wide range of species within easy access a great place for those learning in the water with a mask and snorkel to see a bit of everything but not getting too deep to allow you to stand up if you feel uneasy.
Along the rocky edges of the land bridge to the island at low tide a wide range of species can be found from feather stars to hermit crabs and other other crabs. The area also has a range of marine algae from seagrasses to brown algae like Neptune's Necklace and Warty Twig Seaweed
What You'll See
This tidal lagoon or pool covers a reasonable area and is pack with sea life from local sea grasses and other algae to fish of all sorts and sizes. Under the shallow water rock edges feather stars and hermit crabs can be found across the shallow sandy sections and seagrass edges Flathead can often be seen.
Getting There
This location is a bit of a hike from the township so be prepared for that with car parking near the river crossing then a bit of walk around the sand dunes towards the island whilst the tide is in this is the better access. at low tide crossing the river is no issue so the area can be accessed from anywhere along the beach
Safety Note: As the tide changes so does this location with a reasonable current and water depth change and water temps will drop to the more open waters quicker as the tide comes in.
Recommended Gear
This shallower water means less gear and whilst it may be warmer in the shallows there is a constant flow of water from the open sea flowing through and back out to the open bay side but no current at low tide.
Species to Look For
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