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.
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SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarantee that all translations will be accurate.
Length: 1.4km
General Hazard Rating: 4/10 (Moderately hazardous)
Beach Key: sa0214