Rollingstone Bay

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Rollingstone Bay is a rocky section of coastline located on the western side of Magnetic Island between the tip of West Point and Huntingfield Bay.  The bay and the rocky headlands surrounding it extend for approximately 3.5 km.  Google Map Link

This is a very scenic section of coast which makes for interesting kayaking especially if cruising in close to the rock formations. This area is reasonably well protected from the prevailing South Easterly winds, but will be fully exposed when the wind blows from the North East.

There is a small but steep rocky beach area, located within a small cove  just east of Liver Point.  The beach consists of  medium sized flat rocks but the steepness of the beach has always deterred me from trying to land here.  Landing a kayak here would only be feasible during extremely calm condition.

Rugged over hanging rock formations.

Looking westwards towards Liver point.

Granite boulders Just before Huntingfield Bay.

Trip Considerations
  • The waters from West Point to the western headland of Huntingfield Bay are a GBRMPA General Purpose Zone where fishing, spearing and collecting is permitted.
  • Mobile phone reception available at west point, but you will lose signal shortly after rounding the first headland.
  • Scenic rocky coastline located approximately 8 km from Palleranda, with safe landing spots at either West Point or Huntingfield Bay.

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