The Red Rocks at Lauries Bay

Lauries Bay is situated on the Wild Side close to Kini Bay and is a collection of shacks (as the owners call them) on private land. To get to it you either need to know somebody there to get access via a dirt track or walk about 2km along the beach from Kini Bay. On … Continue reading The Red Rocks at Lauries Bay →

Lauries Bay gully

Port Elizabeth's Wildside has a notably rugged coastline. It's not called the Wildside for nothing. It does mean that there are countless gullies and spots between the rocks to explore and enjoy. Like this one at Lauries Bay near Kini Bay.

Kini Bay seen from Lauries Bay

Lauries Bay is a collection of cottages - or shacks as the owners call them - on private land along Port Elizabeth's Wild Side just before Kini Bay. The only way to get to them is along a private track which only the shack owners have access to or walking along the beach. I've never … Continue reading Kini Bay seen from Lauries Bay →

Croc on the beach at Lauries Bay

The wild Croc is not endemic to the Eastern Cape so I was very surprised to find one basking in the sun and taking a rest between the rocks at Lauries Bay on the Wildside. It wasn't threatening at all so I got nice and close to get a photo before leaving him alone. He probably … Continue reading Croc on the beach at Lauries Bay →

Little rock creatures

It's amazing how much life one actually finds in rock pools at low tide. The other day I was looking for stuff to photograph and amongst others snapped a pic of these little guys in their "volcano" shells. I have no idea what they are but after lots of consultation with my friend Google I came across … Continue reading Little rock creatures →

Swimming at my favorite gully at Kini Bay

Tomorrow is back to work for me. Summer may be here but my holiday is over. It didn't quite turn out the holiday I was looking forward to last year but we did try to make the most of it. Last week we spent a day at our favourite gully at Kini Bay near Seaview. A safe … Continue reading Swimming at my favorite gully at Kini Bay →

Caching the Trig Beacon Series

I wonder how many locals know what a trig beacon is or have ever spot the few scattered around town. Chris and Denise of ChrisDen has put together a nice little Geocaching series that takes one along the Wildside, through Summerstrand and to the back of the airport, discovering six different beacons before looking for the #7 … Continue reading Caching the Trig Beacon Series →

Pebbles on Denville Beach

Going to the beach in Port Elizabeth usually means heading to Kings Beach, Humewood, Hobie Beach or Sardinia Bay. There are many little beaches and corners in between like Denville Beach next to McArthur Pools. Denville is a popular spot for beginner surfers but not that frequently used by bathers as the surrounding beaches. Denville and Humewood Beach is … Continue reading Pebbles on Denville Beach →

Mussels on the beachfront

The other day I asked the question, "How many of us still take our kids to explore rock pools around the Port Elizabeth coastline?" Well, if you do you will encounter a lot of mussels on the rocks at low tide. When I took the photo I had this grand idea to give you a … Continue reading Mussels on the beachfront →

Beachfront rock pools

I wonder how many people still go and explore rock pools at low tide. We used to spend school holidays with my grandparents in Paradise Beach near Jeffreys Bay and the beach was our playing field. At low tide you would find us in the rock pools searching, exploring and discovering. Kinda makes me feel guilty … Continue reading Beachfront rock pools →