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East Coast This area covers the area between Fly Point and Nanthau Headland along Newcastle Bay. There are five beaches, three of which are closed to vehicular traffic. Access is being limited in order to encourage a number of endangered species like the Beach Thick-knee and other shorc birds to use the beaches as well as allowing revegetation of traffic areas. Vallack point was Frank Jardine's southern cattle run and this headland was the scene of several incidents involving the Yardaigan tribe whose land extended to the south. The southern East Coast is officially open for camping for the first time and any comments you may have would be appreciated. The low, sprawling vegetation types in this area are easily damaged. Bats inhabit caves under the foreshore rocks - please leave them undisturbed. This is an important wildflower area and all plants are protected as are wildlife and any artefacts, shells, etc.. Camping There are camps available along the East Coast. Some are suitable for in-vehicle swags, others for tents and families (camps on higher areas are usually rough and unsuitable for children). There are freshwater seeps on the first beach as you travel north from Nanthau Headland. Oyster collecting is not allowed as the Injinoo people recognise that their traditional oyster beds have been seriously depleted by oil spillage and unrestricted collection. Nature Checklist
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