Jack's Beach and Tan Pit

Jack's Beach picnic area is at the Crib Point end of the boardwalk from Hastings via Warringine park. The picnic area at Jack's Beach is a short walk to the Tan Pit used by the jack brothers to tan their nets last century. The site is listed as a district heritage Place.

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Woolley's Beach and Cool Room

Woolley's Beach is named after the Woolley Brothers who last century used to fish in the area and store their catch in the Cool Room on the beach before shipping to market in Melbourne. Bill Woolley built the Cool Room in 1903, this can be seen on the Disney Street end of the beach, The Cool Room is also listed as a district Heritage Place.

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Flora and Fauna

The reserve is visited by many walking groups, overseas visitors, naturalists and members of the local community who enjoy the vista and tranquility the area provides with an abundance of indigenous flora and fauna. At low tide migratory shorebirds including, Royal Spoonbill, Pied Oyster Catcher, White Faced Heron, Egrets and Ibis can be seen foraging on the mudflats. The mangroves provide a natural nursery for young fish.​