Cactus Canyon

Beach

Cactus Canyon is a steep-sided canyon that reaches the coast 500 m south of Sellicks beach. The canyon and neighbouring creeks have delivered rocks to the shore that have been reworked by the waves to form a high tide shingle beach, overlain by a veneer of sand. The beach (214) extends... Read more

Cactus Canyon is a steep-sided canyon that reaches the coast 500 m south of Sellicks beach. The canyon and neighbouring creeks have delivered rocks to the shore that have been reworked by the waves to form a high tide shingle beach, overlain by a veneer of sand. The beach (214) extends south of the canyon for 1 km to where it merges with the boulders of beach 213. North of the canyon houses line the top of the 60 m high bluffs, with the best access being on foot or vehicle from Sellicks Beach.

Swimming

The 1 km central sandy section of Cactus Canyon beach is relatively protected and usually calm and fronted by a continuous shallow sand bar.

Surfing

Usually calm.

Fishing

The rock platforms along beach 213 are used by the more adventurous and energetic rock fishers.

General

Two more isolated beaches, with Cactus Canyon offering seclusion as well as protection for south winds and waves.