Mineral patterns form in the sand as a natural spring drains to the ocean
This scenic boardwalk in the Great Otway National Park winds down 1.2km through tall gums and damp rainforest to the secluded Shelly Beach. Situated between Apollo Bay and Blanket Bay on the Great Ocean Walk, the Shelly Beach track gives a short, but worthwhile, detour from the main route. [201708. Winner, Great Walks magazine monthly photo competition]
Rock pools and geometric patterns at Shelly Beach, Great Otway NP