Hope you had fun exploring Shoal Bay. Need some help with the scavenger hunt or want to check your answer? Scroll down to the question to see the answer.
Question 1
Walk out onto Shoal Bay Jetty and find the CoastSnap sign. The cradle above the sign says “Share a snap for” what?
Answer: science
Question 2
Return to the path and find the large blue information sign. Which marine plants are the only flowering plants that grow underwater?
Answer: Seagrasses
Question 3
Keep walking along the path towards Tomaree Headland (the water will be on your left) and look for the large pink rock boulder with a plaque on it. This 1984 monument is in memory of “Gelignite” Jack Murray, a noted Australian car rally driver who holidayed regularly in Shoal Bay. The plaque mentions his _____ and sportsmanship.
Answer: goodwill
Question 4
Continue along the path until you see the Boating Safety Information board. On the back of this sign, you’ll see a large detailed map. The title of this map is the Port Stephens-Great Lakes…
Answer: marine park
Question 5
Continue along to the Shoal Bay Art Trail (hint: look down!). This is a series of hand-painted artworks inspired by the unique flora and fauna of Port Stephens. Tip: for a 3D effect, stand in the footprints and look at the artworks through your phone camera. Find the first artwork in the trail. What is the artist’s first name?
Answer: Jenny
Question 6
Keep walking until you see the next artwork. What bird is perched next to the gymea lily?
Answer: Swift Parrot
Question 7
Continue along the trail until you spot the next artwork. What type of marsupial is this?
Answer: koala
Question 8
Continue along the trail. What type of seahorses are these?
Answer: Whites
Question 9
Keep walking until you see the final artwork that features a whale. Port Stephens is one of the best places in Australia to witness the incredible migration of whales along the east coast each year. What kind of whale is this?
Answer: humpback
Question 10
Continue along to the end of the path and find the Welcome to Tomaree Headland sign. From here, there are lots of walks you can do! What is the name of the walk which takes you to the WWII Gun Emplacements?
Answer: Fort Tomaree walk
Mystery Question
What is the iconic symbol of the Tomaree Coastal Walk that can be found on all directional signage along the 27km track?
Answer: white bellied sea eagle