O'CARROLLYNS BIG ROCKY TOUR
Big Rocky (or Rocky Point to others) is an island just north of Samurai Beach and was the site of shell grit mining from the 1930's until just a few years ago. Swimming and fishing are good. Simply a stunning location all year round because of its isolation and ruggedness.
There are a number of interesting things to see along the track to the Point, including:
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A tree with a branch joining back into the trunk again. |
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Scrubby coastal heath land with an abundance of wild flowers in spring. |
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Carpets of flannel flowers through summer. |
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Greenhood and pixie cap orchids in the winter. |
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Plus there is the ‘Cycad’ the worlds oldest know fern dating back as far as the dinosaur age. |
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The remains of a winch can still be seen and the supports of a flying fox once used to carry shell grit from the island. |
Swimming at Big Rocky:
Rocky Cauldron is a natural saltwater spa that makes a great swimming hole. If you stand beside the winch and look towards the island, Rocky Cauldron is about half way. A surge shaped hole in the rocks with a course sandy bottom, the spa effect is at its best when the tide is about 1m. At low tide it is a bit tame. At high tide with a bit of a swell running it can be more than boisterous.
If you fancy a swim there are few more (high tide) swimming possibilities within the next 500m around the rocks westwards towards Samurai Beach.
Big Rocky Tour Details:
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Tour Time - about 1.5 - 2 hours or so |
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Best time for tour is at low tide |
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Maximum number in tour is 4 or 5 in the O'Carrollyns 4 x 4 |
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Donation $10.00 per person to the Tomaree Koala Care Inc |
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Bring good foot wear (runners), hat, sun screen and a bucket for shells |
O'CARROLLYNS BEACH BBQ
Simply the best way to have dinner with the family/friends either:
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In the corner at One Mile Beach point. |
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At northern point of Samurai Beach. |
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On top of a sand dune at Birubi (Stockton) Beach. |
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On the shell beach at Rocky Point north of Samurai. |
How it works:
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Donate $20.00 to the Tomaree Koala Care Inc for free gas and pick the location considering the winds. You borrow the O'Carrollyns beach BBQ yourself or arrange with staff to have it delivered and picked up again on the house (reasonable notice is required). |
Load up with O'Carrollyns complimentary deck chairs, plates, knives, forks etc and its all go. Borrow the O'Carrollyns cricket bat, ball, stumps, tennis ball, soccer ball, foot ball, buckets, spades – and it's almost endless. And have some fun that is "free".
O'Carrollyns also has an esky, beach umbrellas and a beach wheel chair for the disabled or elderly. Hats, caps, sunscreen, aerogard are for sale at reception. |
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There is also the O’Carrollyn’s back pack available from reception for $5.00 donation to the O’Carrollyn’s Tomaree Koala Care Inc for that great picnic in a secluded location or convenience for the explorer including:
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Le sock to keep the wine or water cool. |
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Map for local walking trail locations or guide. |
Go on get out there!
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