On Flinders Island’s north-west coast is the impressive Castle Rock. This massive granite boulder stands tall amid smaller, lichen-daubed rocks on the picturesque shoreline of Marshall Bay Conservation Area.
An easy 1½ hour return walk starts near Allports Beach and meanders through coastal heath and along stunning beaches to the unmissable rock. The dramatic cleft towards the top accentuates the boulder’s scone-like appearance. While wonderful to view at any time of the day, it’s particularly spectacular when the setting sun highlights the golden rocks and the orange lichens. The walk is best done at low tide. Watch out for large waves during big seas.
