Split Apple Rock beach access...
Split Apple Rock beach access track
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A little known walk to a fantastic golden sand beach with the freakish Split Apple Rock that sits on a reef out front. The rock itself looks best at a high tide, but low tide provides greater beach space and check out the little caves at the northern end. Great little adventure for the family.
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10 to 30mins
Easy walk
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Short walk
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C Clarke
Ranking: 8/10
Good track leading down to the beach with views of the rock and access to caves. Carpark was however quite overcrowded.
Malcolm Craig
Ranking: 9/10
Last saw the rock 60 years ago when the only way was by boat. Great walking track even for geriatrics like my self.
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Melissa Fuster
Ranking: 7/10
Pretty little beach with black and golden sand, we were lucky to enjoy a day with 27 degrees - it was so perfect.
Anaelle Morand
Ranking: 9/10
Amazing spot, 15 minute walk, impressive rock that we never saw before.
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S Black
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful! Had to park at the top of the hill with the motorhome and walk down. Not too bad at all - had baby in backpack and five year old walked. Walking track is well maintained.
Ben Blackwell
Ranking: 9/10
Beautiful bay with stunning rock formations. Motorhomes need to park on the road above the carpark, but it is only 100m away from the track entry.
Helena
Ranking: 7/10
Walk not spectacular but nice quiet beach with Split Apple Rock view. You can also swim there.
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Ahmed Mohsen Aly
Ranking: 9/10
Great beach with an interesting rock formation. There's even a toilet for when nature calls which was very convenient.
Candice Bergon
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful beach.
Andreas Liebe
Ranking: 9/10
Short walk, sea, possible to climb over the rocks, picnic (without table and chairs), beautiful view, some boat tours with tourists.
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Hanna Liebe
Ranking: 9/10
Nice, short walk.
Lena Hanhart
Ranking: 10/10
It was a really nice walk with lots to see. The stairs were awesome.
Steffen
Ranking: 10/10
Named after a rock looking like a split apple. Beautiful day, great for swimming and relaxing.
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