Kerri and I set off from Mangle's bay. The beach here has suffered in recent years from loss of sand, so it is a bit rocky just off-shore. The shallow waters generate great surf when there is a swell running, which made great fun for sit-on kayaks. Unfortunately the surf also attracts noisy personal water craft making it feel unsafe. This problem has reduced recently with 'boating prohibited' signs keeping the PWC's away. Not sure whether kayaks are considered 'boating'.
Heading out from Mangles Bay the water is clear, calm, and inviting. Once around the corner we can expect to encounter the sea breeze and rougher water.
Seal Island is a summer resting spot for male Sea Lions.
Looking back (north) the way we came, from Penguin Island towards Seal Island. The beach at Penguin island is sheltered from the afternoon South Westerly breeze. The shallows comprise sea-grass meadows and sandy areas. Penguin Island is packed with visitors on summer weekends, but is more peaceful during the week, so we were able to have a picnic lunch under a shady tree. A colony of pelicans on the rocky peak provides aroma and interest. The island also has a penguin colony and visitors can view penguin chicks being fed.  | View live map Click here to download the GPX data for this map. Note, this data is an XML file - change the name to .GPX to upload to your GPS. |
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