Sentences with phrase «of rugged cliffs»

The flowers are more seasonal in some regions, such as Coalseam Conservation Park, which bursts into carpets of brilliant colour between July and November, with pink, gold, cream and white flowers covering a dramatic terrain of rugged cliffs, rocky outcrops and red soil.

Visit the spectacular 668 - feet Cliffs of Moher, with breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean.

Highlights of this Ireland and Britain affordable tour package include the 668 - foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland's west coast, where you'll marvel at breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean, and the Ring of Kerry, a 100 - mile panoramic drive through rugged and magnificent landscapes.

Britain's only coastal national park is a spectacular mix of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches and winding estuaries.

Perched at the edge of rugged cliffs, fringed by lush greenery and fed by the sea, the sandy - bottomed lake is crystal clear and a gorgeous shade of turquoise.

See the 668 - foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland's west coast, offering breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean.

This park features over 8,000 acres of rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, and panoramic views of the coastline.

Not exact matches

Journeying down the Pacific Northwest coast, tracing the ragged line of the continent's western edge, you encounter some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the U.S.. From the forested shores of Washington, to Oregon's rugged coastal mountains, to the cliff - lined coves of northern California, there's a whole world of untamed beauty here.

By IAN ANDERSONOver the past decade, palaeontologists and hardy volunteers have been painstakingly blasting and drilling into the base of a 90 - metre - high cliff in a remote part of the rugged coast of southeastern Australia — the only dinosaur mine in the world.

The weights are rudimentary and the equipment is rugged, constantly exposed to the elements, sitting on the rocky cliffs just above the shoreline, with magnificent views of the water.

Hike two and a half miles along this rugged path, which hugs the sides of steep cliffs and is downright treacherous in places.

This 26 - mile stretch of the Northern California coast was slated to become part of the Pacific Coast Highway, but plans were quickly dropped when crews caught a glimpse of extreme shoreline cliffs and generally rugged terrain.

With it's rugged sea cliffs, low mountains, sandy beaches, and unspoilt scenery, Donegal is a destination that's full of natural beauty.

To that end, they're going to backpack around one of Hawaii's most rugged islands, climbing slippery cliffs and scooting, doused in insect repellent, through heavy jungle.

Just a few miles north and west you could find some of the most spectacular countryside anywhere in the world — waterfalls, streams, rugged cliffs, heather - clad moors — places of sublime natural beauty.

Between Scottsdale and the Grand Canyon, you'll see Arizona's Oak Creek Canyon, known as one of America's most beautiful drives and home to brilliantly hued cliffs and rugged spires of sandstone, and you'll stop in Sedona, with the massive red - rock formations that make the area famous.

Highlights of this tour include the 668 - foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland's west coast, where you'll savor breathtaking views of these sheer cliffs dropping into the ocean, and the Ring of Kerry, a 100 - mile panoramic drive through rugged and awe - inspiring landscapes.

Floating atop a secluded cliff on a rugged stretch of coast at Hanson Bay, the lodge commands peerless views of the wild Southern Ocean and pristine Kangaroo Island wilderness.

Seventeen cliff - side acres overlook the rugged Pacific in south Big Sur, 14 miles north of Hearst Castle.

Fly via Adelaide to Kangaroo Island and spend the next three nights at the elegant Southern Ocean Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge perched on a rugged stretch of coastal cliffs, offering sweeping views of the turquoise waters below.

Walk amid the hundreds of playful pups, cows, and bulls that live along Seal Bay; explore rugged coastal cliffs with unique caves and rock formations; or traverse the island's rolling hills and eucalyptus forests in search of koalas, platypuses, spiny anteaters, kangaroos, and a dazzling array of birds.

Lose yourself in the clusters of brightly colored villages built into the rugged, windswept cliffs and enjoy a once - in - a-lifetime sunset or two!

Tempted by the rolling green hills and rugged sea cliffs dotted around the shoreline of the Emerald Isle?

Located on a sea cliff on a rugged stretch of coastal wilderness, it's a regular on best hotel lists around the world, and was in ranked fourth in the 2016 Travel + Leisure awards.

The UK also has miles of stunning coastline, from the sunny and technicolour Cornish coast to the rugged cliffs of John O'Groats, and the alien landscape - like sight of the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland.

In Corsica, better known as the Isle of Beauty, you'll discover a varied landscape offering up everything you could hope for: rugged mountains, unspoiled sandy beaches and limestone cliffs offering dramatic views of clear, turquoise waters.

Off the coast and away from the rugged cliffs and spectacular beaches the countryside changes to rolling hills dotted with craggy trees, lush verdant green pastures covered in grazing sheep and rustic dwellings straight out of a movie set.

Stretching a mile below the rugged cliffs on the Presidio's western shoreline, Baker Beach's spectacular outside - the-Gate views of the Bridge and the Marin Headlands are unsurpassed.

Scenic Highlights: Cruise through some of Norway's most famous fjords, Wander through fishing villages and appreciate the slow pace of life, Search cliffs for trolls, Enjoy some of the world's most beautiful scenery along Norway's rugged coastline

The jewel of the South Coast, Shore Acres State Park is perched on rugged sandstone cliffs high above the ocean.

North of San Francisco, there's a whole other world of California, where rugged cliffs, towering redwood trees, and artsy towns dot an idyllic coastline.

Traveling beneath the towering rugged cliffs of Wilpena Pound we enter the Flinders Ranges National Park and into natural pine forests.

North of San Francisco, there's a whole other world of California, where rugged cliffs, towering redwood trees, and artsy towns dot an idyllic...

The Ragged Point Cliffside Trail cuts across the edge of the steep, rugged, north - facing cliff where the San Luis Obispo coast turns into the Big Sur coast.

The southern coastline provides fabulous sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, a diverse range of accommodation from five star luxury hotels and quaint holiday resorts.

There are a number of short walking trails and it is from here that the Otter Trail's strenuous five - day hike begins, exploring the deep ravines, gorges and cliff edges of this rugged coast.

The northern coastline of Galicia, the North West region of Spain is littered with rugged cliffs, dramatic windswept coastal views, unspoilt hazy beaches and lonesome lighthouses keeping watch over the shoreline.

California's rugged Pacific coastline certainly has no shortages of scenic beauty but few locations can match the splendour of the Alamere Falls where the waters cascade over a cliff face directly to the ocean below.

The cliffs or pali, are grand rugged peaks weathered by the elements of the island.

On the trip back to central Sydney, ask your pilot to show you some of the region's rugged national parks and dramatic cliffs, which may impress even more than the Opera House and Harbor Bridge.

The west is defined by its rugged terrain of limestone coastal cliffs, and inland rolling hills and mountain ranges.

The exact translation of «Costa Brava» will differ depending on which guidebook you read, but whether it is «wild coast», «fierce coast», «rugged coast» or even «savage coast», it is a coastline of outstanding natural beauty, where steep cliffs have been eroded by the sea, creating numerous hidden bays and tiny coves.

Travelling alongside the stunning Pacific Ocean, we are treated to an enticing backdrop of striking shorelines, rugged cliffs and pretty coastal towns as we enjoy the renowned comfort of this legendary train.

More... Hiking Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the steep trail from the Landing Cove, they will find just over five miles of trails that meander over gentle slopes and low mountain tops to dramatic overlooks and magnificent coastal views.

What to Expect: Rugged inlets and cliffs topped by former logging and fur - trading towns make this an impressive ride along some of California's most pristine Pacific coastline, another bucket - list favorite for fans of the famous stretch of PCH to the south.

From the unspoilt Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors countryside, to spectacular stretches of glorious white sandy beaches overlooked by rugged cliffs, Yorkshire rail holidays have much to offer the county's 216 million yearly visitors.

The second activity is rock climbing and Cat Ba is an ideal destination for this because of its rugged limestone mountains and high, almost vertical cliffs.

Lighthouse Park / With panoramic views of Vancouver, Burrard Inlet, Howe Sound, and Vancouver Island, Lighthouse Park is the best place to go for beautiful Pacific coastal views with rocky cliffs staggering off into the ocean, seashells littering the pebbly beaches, and plenty of hiking trails to explore the rugged landscape.

No matter how you do it, slicing through the swells along this 15 - mile stretch of rugged coastline affords an awesome view of the 4,000 - foot cliffs, or pali.

The trail and facilities are rugged; some eroded areas are very narrow over cliffs that are hundreds of feet high.