Sentences with phrase «of granite boulders»

The team then studied the composition of the granite boulders and discovered that they were identical to the Antarctic Peninsula rock.

Chinese Wall - Located at the southern point of Koh Miang, Island number 4, Chinese Wall is named after the collection of granite boulders that stretch away from the southern point of island.

On return, descend to glacial Lake Cootapatamba and climb to the magnetic field of the Rams Heads where stacks of granite boulders stand precariously perched.

This site is named after the jumble of granite boulders stretching out from the southern point of Similan Island No. 4.

Clifton is a series of four beaches, each separated by a stretch of granite boulders.

This coastal footpath cutting alongside the Indian Ocean follows a curve of granite boulders and rock.

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.

Scientists have discovered three new species of animals in a rainforest «lost world» in Australia, protected for millions of years by almost impenetrable stacks of granite boulders.

8,807 is a series of photographs documenting the transformation of a granite boulder, recording the interaction between the stone and a masonry hammer.

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The significance of the evangelical conviction in this context is that it stands as a granite boulder squarely «in the path of liberal revision and therefore attracts a good deal of anger and contempt.

Bretz found exotic granite boulders perched on basalt cliffs hundreds of feet above the highest recorded river level.

Already an actor who can seem chiseled from granite, his Thanos is a majestic boulder of a villain, with weary eyes and covered creases operating down his huge chin.

It's thoroughly rugged, and the parts of it that don't require crawling over granite boulders usually include crossing granite outcroppings.

«From the halls of Montezuma,» he sings out to the granite boulders that line the highway home, «to the shores of Tripoli!»

You can walk among huge weather - sculptured granite boulders at Remarkable Rocks and roll down the white sand dunes of Little Sahara.

Drive 45 kilometres (28 miles) along spectacular coastal scenery to William Bay National Park, where you'll find the giant granite boulders of Elephant Rocks, and the turquoise waters and white sandy beaches of Greens Pool.

Dotted between ancient hardwood forests, footprint - free beaches and granite boulders are secluded retreats that match the beauty of the surrounds.

A full menu of treatments is available, either at the Spa, with its stunning views down over granite boulders to the glittering ocean below or in the privacy of your own villa for ultimate convenience and relaxation.

Also known as Villa 11, Villa North Island is perched on the granite boulders at the far end of East Beach and is the quintessence of privacy and seclusion.

Villa North Island is perched on the granite boulders at the far end of East Beach and is the quintessence of privacy and seclusion

The eight standalone bungalows, tucked neatly among hulking granite boulders, have retractable walls and louvred shutters that guests can cast wide for unobstructed views of the surrounding savanna.

To enjoy a more sedate yet impressive experience, you might like to visit one or two of the various waterfalls, where mountain streams gush over cliffs onto granite boulders, making attractive photo opportunities.

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

Venture into Black Mountain National Park and see the imposing mountain range of black granite boulders, stacked precariously on top of another, defying gravity.

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.

Other highlights include a visit to the Caribbean paradise of Guana Island, which consists of seven white powder - soft sand beaches and acres of tropical forest, mountains and hills and a natural hot tub bath amongst the granite boulders on Virgin Gorda Island.

Nudey Beach was ranked No. 1 in Australia's Best Beaches Award for 2018 and is a small stretch of pristine, white sand that slopes gently into the calm, clear Coral Sea and surrounded by rainforest and granite boulders.

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.

The boulders at Granite Gorge were formed millions of years ago by volcanoes and are a breathtaking natural wonder waiting to be explored.

Lizards warm themselves on gigantic granite boulders, Jackrabbits and deer make their homes amid the desert landscape, towering saguaro cacti reach for the sky, and the sun's rays encourage wildflowers to bloom in vivid shades of magenta, gold and lavender.

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

Granite boulders, sublime coral and even turtles are some of the rewards for diving here.

This Bali - inspired holiday home is a sprawling, multi-level property built atop giant granite boulders that characterize the stunning shoreline of this gorgeous Caribbean island.

The beautiful bay of The Baths is strewn with huge granite boulders, scattered as if by some capricious giant suddenly disinterested in his game of marbles.

Located on Whale Bay, Batu Villa is a just a short walk to world famous The Baths National Park, a geological wonder comprised of awe - inspiring granite boulders and sheltered sea pools at the edge of the beach.

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

Signposted with yellow «waugal» triangles (rainbow serpent of the Aboriginal Dreamtime), the Track leads walkers through jarrah forests carpeted in wildflowers, under towering karri and tingle forests, down mist - shrouded valleys, over granite boulders and along breathtaking coastal heathlands.

Down the bottom is one of the prettiest beaches in the secluded bay, granite boulders littering the shoreline.

Across the islands are a variety of sites, from huge granite boulders through to vast coral gardens, pinnacles to drift dives so there's something to suit every dive taste.

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!

One is the view of the little historical, stone cottage perched atop the granite boulders that overlook the Langebaan Lagoon.

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.

Most photos focus on just two of the rocks, but there are actually many more of these prehistoric rust - colored granite boulders — some of which can be as large as 20 feet in diameter — strewn over an area of 4,400 acres.

Built creatively into the large granite boulders of the area.

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

A boat trip to a natural wonder of massive granite boulders, with white sand beaches and secret rock pools.

The 1,200 - square - mile Joshua Tree National Park, within the Colorado and Mojave Deserts, has hiking and walking trails, mountain biking paths, and thousands of climbing routes, most of them filled with freestanding granite boulders.

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.

On a rock escarpment to the north of the town's Ganesh ratha stands Krishna's Butterball; a vast, spherical granite boulder which, whilst immovable, seems precariously balanced and somehow gravity - defying.

While the seascape here is dominated by gigantic granite boulders, there are also large fields of stag horn coral, and a gradual sloping sandy bottom.