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Sharp Island Geo Trail

This 1 kilometre trail is located at the coast on the western side of Sharp Island. Along the route one can see volcanic rocks from different geological periods, such as agglomerate, eutaxite and rhyolite, which serves as an ideal location for studying volcanic rocks. A tombolo is linked between Sharp Island and Kiu Tau.

Tidal information board
        • Tombolo is accessible when tidal level is lower than 1.4 meter.
        • Visitors should note the tidal levels before crossing the tombolo.
        • Please refer to Hong Kong Observatory for tidal information.

 

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Spots

  1. Volcanic breccia
  2. Weathering features
  3. Tombolo
  4. Volcanic sedimantary rocks
  5. Lookout
  6. Sea abrasion landform

How to get there

Hire village ferry (Kaito) and sail from Sai Kung pier.

Sharp Island Kaito enquiries : 9080 5794 (Mr. Lee) / 9082 2057 (Mr. So)

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