Short Point Recreation Reserve
Short Point Recreation Reserve
Short Point Recreation Reserve
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Lexy
3 contributions
Nov 2022
Mainly a whale watching station, but no whales when we were there!
A fairly long walk for a couple of people with a bad back and a gammy leg! - Only one dodgy chair to rest on about 1/2 way there.... however it was mostly flat and pretty good, except a couple of spots.... If the whales were around it would be worth the trip....
A fairly long walk for a couple of people with a bad back and a gammy leg! - Only one dodgy chair to rest on about 1/2 way there.... however it was mostly flat and pretty good, except a couple of spots.... If the whales were around it would be worth the trip....
Written 14 December 2022
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Wanderlust Family
Tolmie, Australia1,088 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
Gorgeous views along the whole Sapphire coast, with a very pretty inlet at the back. Perfect for relaxing with a picnic on the grassy headlands, playing in the soft sand, surfing and whale watch. We seen lots of dolphins here and enjoyed exploring the rocky cliffs. The inlet is especially beautiful at dusk.
Written 4 March 2019
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Damien S
Adelaide, Australia6,898 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
We chanced upon the place by accident. We were rewarded with some amazing whale watching. There is plenty of parking and toilets provided. East beach access.
Written 4 November 2018
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KiwiWorld
Lavington, Australia518 contributions
Sept 2020
n easy stroll to a lovely look out. Didn't see whales but I believe they are often seen. Dog friendly
Written 2 October 2020
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DianePhillipIsland
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia140 contributions
July 2019 • Couples
Nice views from the point as we watch for whales. Lots of dog poop not collected by owners which is annoying as there is a dump point at the car park.
Written 19 July 2019
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gullysue
Melbourne, Australia77 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Always make sure we see the ocean from this viewing point. Just sitting in the car even on a cool day is wonderful. Walk up the path to get a better view of this spectacular place.
Written 19 March 2019
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TristanEF
Canberra, Australia842 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
We went because it is listed as dog friendly .. and it is a great green space to take the dogs for a run...but the only water access is very rocky.
Written 31 December 2018
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Jenelle M
Melbourne, Australia390 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
great park to relax and see the wildlife to walk your dog if you have one or just sit and watch the ocean. there is an area you can let your dog run free. it is a clean park with plenty of seats to sit on too
Written 16 November 2018
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Joan A
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia379 contributions
July 2019
This was a lovely place to sit and watch the waves. It was too chilly to venture far, but some others ventured to the beach.
Written 14 August 2019
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Jezz LD
Singapore, Singapore294 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
What a wonderful place to walk, contemplate and let your dog run.
It’s not a big reserve but the views over the bright blue ocean are exquisite. There are informative panels of the native fauna and local landowners.
There are wooden recliners for those wanting to take a load off and rest.
There is a car park right on the edge of the cliff that looks onto the beach and lake.
Toilets are available.
Solid concrete steps down to the beach below which is a dog beach and you can let them off the leash.
Looks like they are doing some work to the viewing platform during the winter.
It’s not a big reserve but the views over the bright blue ocean are exquisite. There are informative panels of the native fauna and local landowners.
There are wooden recliners for those wanting to take a load off and rest.
There is a car park right on the edge of the cliff that looks onto the beach and lake.
Toilets are available.
Solid concrete steps down to the beach below which is a dog beach and you can let them off the leash.
Looks like they are doing some work to the viewing platform during the winter.
Written 4 July 2019
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