Carmila beach has a long stretch of unspoiled bush accessed by maze of sandy tracks. There is no surf due to the reef, but good fishing according to people lucky enough to catch them

The tidal drop of around 6 metres, across a fairly flat beach, leaves some interesting patterns as the water runs out.

Sunrise through sheoaks. Recent big seas had washed many large sheoaks into the water. We made a fire with the dry wood and were surprised to find it burned very well.