Boulders and cobbles
The largest boulder fields are on the seaward shoreline of the aquatic reserve below Fairy Bower Headland.
Smaller boulders and cobbles are found on the sheltered side of the headland towards Shelly Beach.
The boulder's curved edges and crevices among the cobbles offer shelter and moisture.
Marine life
Marine life, including crabs, anemones, cunjevoi, sea urchins, nerites, and turf-like algae, inhabit and lay eggs in these areas.
Please refrain from turning over or moving rocks in the aquatic reserve to protect this marine life.
At the base of Shelly Beach Headland boulders form a continuous field and sit separately on the platform. (Photo: J Turnbull)
Field of boulders and cobbles on the sheltered side of Shelly Beach Headland within Cabbage Tree Bay. (Photo: J Turnbull)
Purple rock crab hiding under the ledge of a boulder. (Photo: W Gladstone)
Crabs and limpets amongst boulder habitat.
Wavy top periwinkle and limpets amongst boulder habitat.
