Sapphire, something special by iandsmith
There's no big sign proclaiming this beach, just another turnoff off the Pacific Highway. It's a picturesque little spot though with colourful panoramas of the Tasman Sea.The first shot is taken looking south after I scrambled up a steep cliff face almost into someone's backyard. It gives a good indication of the type of development that has taken place in the Coffs area if you blow it up and see the numerous apartment style building dotted on the hillsides.
The second shot was taken by turning 90 degrees out to sea and brings into view one of the Solitary Islands, noted for their diving to the point where they are marine reserves. There are a few commercial companies that will take you out but the word on the grapevine is that the one at Mullaway is the best.
Sapphire is located about 5 kms north of Coffs and you take the turn after the one for the standout block of holiday apartments.
