Shell Island

Discover the paradise of Shell Island - Shells - Most people come to Shell Island for Shells. Shells are found in abundance after the winter storms and high tides. More than 200 different varieties of shells can be found over a season. Some are so small, a magnifying glass is a necessary piece of equipment. Wild Flowers are found in great numbers, 13 species of wild orchid have been seen over a season. Photograph by all means but please don't pick. Rock-pools keep the children happy for hours looking for prawns, crabs, winkles etc. Lobsters and large edible crabs can be caught by net and hook. If you are after Bass, Plaice, Flounder, Dogfish etc. bring your rod! Bait can be collected locally. Shell Island has three fine sandy bathing beaches. The main bathing beach which extends for several miles is overlooked by a car park and backed by sandunes.