Sentences with phrase «granite boulders»

We will be using cosmogenic nuclide dating to determine the ages of granite boulders exposed at high elevations across the eastern margin of Alexander Island.

The Ska Bar is built on huge granite boulders at the south end of Kata Beach and has a great view along the strand and out to sea.

Remarkable Rocks are a cluster of large granite boulders sculptured by weather erosion into an amazing coastal formation.

Past L'Union Estate a coastal path well - shaded by palms and Takamaka trees leads southwards along a series of beautiful coves interrupted by giant granite boulders on both sides of the trail.

It's really a series of massive granite boulders covered in gorgonian seafans and a variety of hard corals.

A pair of six foot long monitor lizards clamber over giant granite boulders beside the beach, forked tongues flashing; Hornbills, reminiscent of pre-historic birds from a school textbook, squawk loudly and sweep through heavily scented frangipani trees; fruit bats dangle like strange fruit over the tropical gardens and macaque monkeys chatter as they scramble through the trees tops.

Within Daintree National Park lies the magnificent Mossman Gorge, where clear waters cascade over granite boulders in the Mossman River, creating freshwater swimming pools (there are no crocodiles here, but you should check that conditions are safe for swimming beforehand, at the Mossman Gorge Centre).

This iconic Ska Bar is tucked away amongs the huge granite boulders at the southern end of Kata Beach.

We pass through Tennant Creek and then further along the track are the Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu) which are a collection of gigantic granite boulders magically balanced on top of one another.

Travel east to Remarkable Rocks, a cluster of huge, weather sculptured granite boulders perched on a granite dome that sweeps 75 metres to the sea.

Imagine yourself swimming between massive granite boulders in the crystal clear water that cascade down from the mountains of the Daintree Rainforest surrounded by draping fig vines under the emerald green leafy canopy of the World Heritage listed oldest rainforest in the world.

We travel east to Remarkable Rocks — a cluster of huge, weather sculptured granite boulders perched on a granite dome that swoops 75 metres to the sea.

With massive granite boulders fringing the shoreline, Felicite Island exudes tropical exclusivity and Six Senses Zil Pasyon provides a most perfect escape.

Looking for a place where you can wander along rainforest paths, channel your inner - Tarzan and swing on thick vines, laze on smooth granite boulders and slide down a natural waterslide, with a dense rainforest canopy overhead?

Each of the 13 Treatment Pavilions has spectacular ocean views and tropical garden surroundings accented by dramatic granite boulders which make the Seychelles so famous.

A major attraction here is Remarkable Rocks, a seaside collection of enormous orange - lichen - covered granite boulders carved into strange shapes by millions of years of rain, wind and waves.

The terrain is varied: beaches lined with granite boulders look other - worldly, while the warm, calm, turquoise waters are a diver's and snorkeler's paradise.

Pass through Tennant Creek and then further along the track are the Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu) which are a collection of gigantic granite boulders magically balanced on top of one another.

The Similans are founded on granite rock, and predominantly to the west — facing the open sea are huge granite boulders standing tall and mighty on a sandy sea bed.

Prominently displayed outside the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Land artist Michael Heizer's Levitated Mass gained international recognition during its installation in 2012, as the 340 - ton granite boulder crawled through neighborhoods on a 206 - wheeled trailer.

Or try the Balinese spa, where you'll find yoga instructors and treatments in spectacular open - air pavilions set amongst granite boulders.

Perfect if you're looking for that extra bit of privacy, this villa sits atop granite boulders directly above Kamalaya's beach.

Each was built from stone, cut from the property's large pink granite boulders, and they boast separate living areas, decks and outdoor showers.

A perfect home to take in the view across the bay and the magnificent granite boulders of Hawkings Point.

The beach is secluded by enormous granite boulders on either side that shelter the sands from most winds and it is rarely overcrowded due to the limited parking space.

As we entered the garden of eden full of flowers between granite boulders and went to enjoy the views from the deck with sun chairs overlooking the Indian Ocean to the island Curieuse on the opposite side, the place blew our minds!

Set amongst giant Cambrian granite boulders that are millions of years old, and with abundant bird life, the Resort is also a beautiful setting for conferences.

The resort's location next to huge 12 - million - year - old granite boulder formations creates a truly unique setting.

Nestled in the hulking shadow of Queensland's highest mountain, Bartle Frere, Josephine Falls plummets down before cascading over huge rounded granite boulders.

Mossman Gorge is one of the most renowned spots in the Wet Tropics, where the Mossman River tumbles over huge granite boulders into clear, freshwater swimming holes.

A pair of six foot long monitor lizards clamber over giant granite boulders beside the beach, forked tongues flashing; Hornbills, reminiscent of pre-historic birds from a school textbook, squawk loudly and sweep through heavily scented frangipani trees; fruit bats dangle like strange fruit over the tropical gardens and macaque monkeys -LSB-...]

A bizarre pile of orange granite boulders sits beside the Stuart Highway between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.

Residents reviewed plans for adding granite boulders, prairie plantings and other landscaping to stabilize the shoreline, which will cost more than $ 440,000.

The ice shelf has brought granite boulders from the Antarctic Peninsula onto Alexander Island, and they now rest at elevations of up to 120 m above the modern ice shelf.

Take a picture in front of the iconic granite boulders surrounding Anse Source d'Argent beach in the African archipelago of Seychelles, deep in the Indian Ocean.

Take in the vastness of the Northern Territory and travel north via the Devils Marbles - giant red granite boulders that are a sacred site to Aboriginals.

Walk among Remarkable Rocks, ancient granite boulders carved by the elements.

This collection of cottage - sized granite boulders at the water's edge has created a wondrous labyrinth of caves and grottos, ideal for snorkeling and rock scrambling.

Dotted with aqua - marine coves between large grey granite boulders and with powder, white sand beaches Simons Town is a truly beautiful place.

Beautiful beaches with white sand, weird shaped granite boulders and a turquoise sea.

This beautiful uninhabited island is surrounded by hard coral reef, with huge granite boulders descending to depth at the north and south points.

Actually an underwater extension of the southeast corner of island # 9, Snapper alley is composed of a series of huge granite boulders tumbling down a steep, white sand slope.

You'll be treated to beautiful healthy soft and hard corals, dramatic granite boulder formations, vibrant marine life and a huge diversity of fish.

Here you can get a taste of the Similans with large submerged granite boulders providing an impressive and ever - changing topography as you progress through your dive.

Or visit The Baths, where huge granite boulders provide mysterious grottoes, saltwater pools and the deserted beach of Devil's Bay.

The north end of the islet features granite boulders and caverns, which are favoured as refuge by soldierfish, angelfish and reef sharks.

It has unique granite boulders strewn throughout its beautiful and rugged landscape and 60 % is protected National Park.

In 2002, the Stuart Collection at the University of California, San Diego, unveiled the artist's monumental sculpture Bear, a 180 - ton, 23-1/2 - foot - tall teddy bear constructed from eight uncarved granite boulders, which will remain on view permanently.