Posts Tagged ‘Taylor Point’

Turtle spotting on a cloudy day

September 4th, 2010

Clifton Beach and Palm Cove

On a cloudy grey day today I crashed for a bit on the rocks at the end of Taylor Point, where there are a couple of patches of sea grass on which the turtles love to feed. It’s rare that they’re not there, and today I watched two small green sea-turtles feeding beside an oyster-encrusted rock a few meters from shore (in the top photo the rock is underwater at centre-right). You don’t see much, just a head poking up for a brief moment before they head back down again. Sometimes the shell breaks the surface, but normally the below is all you see.

Green sea-turtle

Trying to get a photo can be frustrating. You need to focus before the turtle shows, then try to grab the shot in the second or less that the turtle shows itself.

I’m looking forward to the return of blue skies… hopefully before my four-day long weekend is over.

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Taylor Point devlopment(s)

July 9th, 2010

Since moving to Trinity Beach a year and a half ago I have often wandered around Taylor Point, and posted photos here on the blog. I was aware of ongoing concerns about development of the area, and was familiar with a little of its history. Over at CairnsBlog, Mike Moore has a fascinating article which talks about the history of the Taylor Point dispute and the questionable Council goings on of this week. It’s a must read for anyone interested in the Trinity Beach area.

I don’t think it would come as a surprise to anyone that I would like to see the area remain in its present state or, better, have some proper re-vegetation work done and have it made a proper nature reserve for the public.

Read Mike’s piece at http://www.cairnsblog.net/2010/07/councillor-bonneau-shuns-locals-over.html

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When 4WD isn’t enough

May 3rd, 2010

I took a wander down to Taylor Point today. With the recent rains the track’s a little muddy. I noted one person apparently didn’t fancy walking, and tried to drive their 4WD a little further than the usual parking area.

Bogged 4WD

4WD "parked" at Taylor Point

An attempt to get the vehicle out by shoving a log under the front right wheel had apparently failed. I assume the driver had gone to find someone with another 4WD and a tow rope.

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Drying out after Olga

January 31st, 2010

Taylor Point

It has been a wet week following Cyclone Olga last Sunday, with 254mm recorded at the airport. Yesterday was particularly wet, and I only ventured out to get some bread. Despite consulting the radar to try to pick a gap in the rain, I got caught in a downpour on the way back. It was, however, nice to see some heavy wet season rain.

Today we’re seeing a bit of sunshine and a fair bit of blue sky, so I went for a wander around Taylor Point. King tides occur at this time of year, and a 3.44 meter high was due at 10:08. Around at Taylor Point the track was cut by the water, and the beaches were totally submerged. The coconut palms at the end of the track were experiencing more erosion around their bases, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see one or two fall in the not too distant future.

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Taylor Point from Kewarra Beach

June 22nd, 2009
Taylor Point from Kewarra Beach

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I took this photo last week after I went to explore a large open area behind the southern end of Kewarra Beach which I saw on Google Maps. It wasn’t terribly interesting, and looks like it had been cleared for development a long time ago then abandoned. Unlike the walk over the top of Taylor Point, I don’t think it’s one I’ll do again.

Work is getting in the way of posts, so the blog hasn’t been updated much for the last week. The fact my Olympus FE-310 camera is playing up doesn’t help. It detects batteries as empty after just a couple of shots.

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A winter evening

June 12th, 2009
Looking north from Taylor's Point

Looking north from Taylor's Point

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Taylor Point

May 23rd, 2009

A small bay at the end of Moore St, Trinity Beach

A small bay at the end of of the Taylor Point Track, Trinity Beach

At the northern end of Moore St you’ll find a dirt track heading into bushland. If you follow that you will come to the western side of Taylor Point with a view across to Kewarra Beach, Clifton Beach, Palm Cove and Double Island. You can wander around the rocks to find the small bay above.

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