"Hole in the Wall" is located at the end of the beach near Scottish Rocks. This natural sandstone structure inspired artists and photographers from the time it was first discovered. The area was first described by early sea explorers as a safe, protected place for anchorage. Early writings speak of the locations clear water, flat sand bottom and sweeping high headland creating a natural barrier against strong easterly or southerly gales. Hole in the Wall has been depicted in historical paintings from the very earliest days of exploration. Unfortunately, the top of the sandstone structure collapsed in the 1980's leaving a U shaped gap. Some of the romance of the area has been lost but not the beauty or its importance to mariners.
Painted by Louis Auguste de Sainson in 1826.
Described as - The Astrolabe, moored in nine fathoms, fine sand and shells, three cables
from the beach at Hole-in-the-Wall.
Samuel Elyard painting – 1840's
As depicted in an article in 1883.
Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century
Australian Womans Weekly 1953
Visiting the area today you will still see vessels of all description sheltering near Hole in the Wall.
The Ketch Atoll II near Hole in the Wall 2017.
Like a scene from the 1900's, the Young Endeavour takes advantage of the protection offered by the surrounding terrain adjacent to Hole in the Wall in 2017.
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