Kings Beach Rock Pools

Moderate risk: Boat traffic near ramp

Boats launching and retrieving at the ramp create a hazard for snorkellers swimming in the immediate area.

Moderate risk: Blue-ringed octopus

Venomous blue-ringed octopus has been spotted on this reef; avoid touching any small octopus.

Moderate risk: Blue-ringed octopus (continued)

Venomous blue-ringed octopus active through summer months as well.

Moderate risk: Strong swell & poor visibility

When seas are choppy, especially in winter, wave action reduces visibility and makes snorkelling off the headland difficult.

Low risk: Choppy seas and poor visibility

Wind and swell stir up sediment, reducing underwater visibility significantly.

Low risk: Rocky entry and exit

Slippery rocks flanking the boat ramp make entering and exiting the water hazardous; the boat ramp itself is the safest access point.

Low risk: Strong wave action on exposed side

Further from shore the wave energy increases, making conditions unsafe for weaker swimmers and dislodging coral.

Low risk: Slippery rocks

Rocky headland and shoreline rocks can be very slippery, especially when wet, posing a slip hazard.

Low risk: Boat traffic

The boat ramp adjacent to the reef is used by launching vessels; snorkellers should be alert near the ramp.