Location features: Wide range of features.  Sandy beach.  Rocky beach with vista across to Caves Beach.  Variety of rock shelves with canyons.  Exposed coal seams on headlands.  A marine sanctuary.  One of the most varied rock shelves in the Newcastle region. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf has very uneven surface with boulders and holes.  The edge of […]

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): The guaranteed way to have sunny weather on the weekend - plan a waterfall shoot! Somersby Falls has recently opened after upgrades, features include waterfall, water flow, bushland, reflections and wildlife. Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools):deep holes, high cliffs, slippery […]

Location Information Location features : Beach and easily accessible rockshelf. No artificial light. Hazards/Dangers : Potentially slippery rockshelf. This is also a relatively high tide, but a gentle swell. Fitness requirements? : Short walk down to the beach Additional safety equipment required : Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if going onto the self. […]

Location Information Location features: Abandoned coal loading jetty.  Rock shelves.  Some caves. Beachscape. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be slippery.  Trip hazards.  Rocks may fall from cliff.  Top of jetty is cordoned off from the public. Fitness requirements: Moderate.  400m walk over sand and rocks with some large steps/ledges. Additional safety equipment required: Torch.  Rock shoes […]

Location Information Location features : Large exposed rockshelf, views back to headland Hazards/Dangers : Areas of the shelf can be slippery, some crevasses and holes Fitness requirements? : 5-10min walk from carpark to rockshelf, 3-4min walk to the edge of the shelf Additional safety equipment required : Head torch/ flash light, rock boots/ shoes *Once […]

Location Information Location features : Cliff top walk, ocean pool with possible overflow, rockshelf at the back of the pool (may not be accessible if the swell is too high). Hazards/Dangers : It's a 2.4m swell, so there should be some flow over the pool. Fitness requirements? : A short cliff top walk followed by […]

Location Information Location features: Rock shelf with canyons, blowholes and rock pools.  Large shallow pool for reflections, sweeping beachscape. Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock shelf.  The edge of the rock shelf is treacherous – crashing waves with few escape locations if you get swept in. Fitness requirements: Moderate fitness, as quite a long walk from the car park (1,100m) over […]

Location Information Location features : Rock-strewn beach. Cliff headland and, if the low tide and swell allow, the flat outer reef. Possible reverse sunrise of the cliff headland with reflections. Hazards/Dangers : Some rock-hopping or paddling required to get onto the outer reef. Otherwise, no drama from the beach. Fitness requirements? : Steep path down […]