This perfect pocket of golden sand lies to the west of Dodman Point, between Penare and Boswinger. The access road is steep and narrow, and parking next to the beach is limited, so you're usually better off parking in the NT car-park at the top of the hill and walking down. There's nothing here, just a half-moon of sand and a pool of blue sea to swim in. Perfect, in other words.
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