For those who are looking for a coffee or a snack, Charlies on East Café commands magnificent views of the beach and lighthouse and a kiosk and other public facilities available.
- South Beach has one of the best breaks for surfing in the area. Known as ‘The Passage’ it is a popular spot for both local and visiting surfers.
- About 200m west of The Passage is Pea Soup, one of the many coves of the South Beach and regarded as an explorer’s paradise. Volcanic rocks have created mounds to climb and rock pools to explore and this area is a favourite with young families. Many brides choose this area for their wedding ceremony with its beautiful scenery and secluded and sheltered nooks. Explorer’s can scuttle through different rock pools looking for sea creatures and treasures washed ashore. This area is not patrolled and caution must be taken even though its lagoon appearance gives an assurance of safety.
- There are ample scenic parking areas for those who wish to admire the view from the inside of their vehicles. It’s a wonderful spot to take a book, the paper and a coffee.