Ladies Beach, Port Elliot

Ladies Beach, Port Elliot

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Posted 2013-02-27 by Alicia Strousfollow
Horseshoe Bay is the place where most tourists and locals in Port Elliot spend the long summer days swimming, fishing, boarding, and relaxing. But very close by is the secluded Ladies Beach, which receives far fewer visitors. Yes, it is smaller and further away from the car park and jetty and Surf Life Saving Club – yet it is worth mentioning for two very good reasons.



Firstly, Ladies or Lady Beach is used by fewer people so it is a quiet spot to go for some reading or swimming. The white sandy beach is bordered by impassable rocks (unless swimming) so it is also great for families: the entire area can be viewed at once and multiple activities are possible. Rock pools provide interest on land and snorkeling around the rocks in the water can reveal some cool marine life.



The rocks form a breakwater, so the beach is very sheltered from the waves. The only place to watch out for is on the ocean side of the breakwater, where waves crash into the rocks on windy days and can be larger than expected.



The second reason to go to Ladies Beach is because it is superb for photography. From this vantage point one can see the sun rise from the ocean, while in Hoseshoe bay this is blocked by land.



The rocks provide marvelous foreground arrangements, and a long exposure can easily create the soft mist effect on the water that is so loved in seascapes. After the sun has risen, turn around to see the cliffs spectacularly bathed in orange light.



The base of the cliffs hosts a variety of plants and these provide more options for foreground. After a cold night they may be covered in dew, so photographing with the sun behind them creates lovely sparkling backlit images.



Next time you are in Port Elliott, be sure check out the hidden gem that is Ladies Beach. And tell the photography enthusiasts among the party to be there before dawn for the best images.

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