North of Murrays Beach

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eyond Green Patch, along Jervis Bay Road, several short walking trails lead to Scottish Rocks and the Hole in the Wall. At its end is Murrays Beach, recognised as a highlight of the reserve. From the large carpark you walk to the shore, only to find a boat ramp and a small beach with rocky outcrops. A walking trail will take you on to Governor Head with its sandstone cliffs towering 90-120 metres above the waves. The trail continues south, as coastal scrub gives way to heathland, down to the end of Stony Creek Road then back north again to Murrays Beach. The cliffs here, with their coloured sandstone layers, extend all the way down the eastern coast of the peninsula and around to St George Head on the southern side of the promontory.

Both Green Patch and Murrays Beach boat ramp are recommended locations for diving. Snorkelling spots are abundant. There are shallow and deep-water rock reefs, sand zones, seagrass meadows, silty sand-flats, platforms and caves to explore.

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