Toolinna Cove

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The Baxter Cliffs at Toolinna Cove

Toolinna Cove is a cove on the south coast of Western Australia. It is a sea-cove along the Baxter Cliffs at the western end of the Great Australian Bight, in Nuytsland Nature Reserve. [1] [2] It is the only place between Point Culver and Twilight Cove where a boat can be landed. [3]

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  1. "Toolinna Cove, Baxter Cliffs, Western Australia.(COVER PHOTOGRAPH)(Brief article)", Journal of Coastal Research, Coastal Education & Research Foundation, Inc, 29 (6), 1 November 2013, ISSN   0749-0208
  2. Baxter Cliffs - page 16; Toolinna Cove and Rockhole on p.303; of 'Where on the coast is that?'
  3. Murray, Ian; Hercock, Marion; Murray, Ian; Hercock, Marion (2008), Where on the coast is that?, Hesperian Press, ISBN   978-0-85905-452-2 page 303

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Coordinates: 32°43′S125°01′E / 32.717°S 125.017°E / -32.717; 125.017