South West Rocks, NSW.

South West Rocks. Beautiful even under a leaden sky.

South West Rocks is an idyllic coastal town with a population of about five and a half thousand people. Situated just a ten minute drive from Trial Bay Gaol, Arakoon National Park and the Smoky Cape section of Hat Head National Park it has plenty to offer as a holiday destination. For scuba divers, the local Fish Rock Cave dive site is highly rated.

Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park, South West Rocks.

Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park has a stunning location adjacent to Point Briner and Horseshoe Bay. There is an elevated walk in front of the holiday park.

Elevated walkway, South West Rocks.

Looking from the holiday park, south over Horseshoe Bay towards Monument Hill.

Monument Hill is on the other side of Horseshoe Bay and is a great spot for a picnic. 

Monument Hill

On Monument Hill, I enjoyed sitting in a magnificent seat in the shape of a ships stern and looking south over Trial Bay to Trial Bay Gaol.

Trial Bay, with Trial Bay Gaol in the distance.

When people are not fishing on the rocky outcrop along the bay, Caspian Terns, Silver Gulls and Pied Oystercatchers pause to rest.

Rocks near the South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club.