Something we haven’t mentioned about the harbour is that it is edged by natural rock platforms dating back hundreds of millions of years.
To understand this geology and see some remarkable specimens you can join the two-hour, guided Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk.
This is led by enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable guides, and takes place only at low tide when the rocks are exposed.
You can walk out (wear sensible shoes) to see the remains of prehistoric marine life preserved in amazing detail on the surface.
To complement this experience, the Geological Time Walk has been set up on the north side of the harbour, with boulders and interpretive boards taking you on a chronological journey through 500...
Read moreGreat place to see fossils. It's best with the friendly and knowledgeable guide and at 10 in the morning but the fossils are easy to find. We went at 3pm so half the walk was inaccessible.
When you reach the car park that Google takes you to look for the swimming pools to the right and follow the path along the water front. Continue past the washed up sea weed. The fossils are easy to spot on the rock platforms. Once you spot the first...
Read moreThe coastal fossil walk is currently (winter 2022) run daily. $25 for a family and worth this cost. NB cash only payment.
The tour starts in the park opposite the marine rescue and then moves to the shoreline.
Whilst you can go fossil hunting yourself, having the guide means you get some guide sheets and things pointed out.
Was initially a bit boring for kids 7 and under, but once looking for fossils was...
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