A beach run along the open sand below the dunes, with the coast stretching ahead and rolling hill country behind you. Cape Turnagain sits on the eastern coast, exposed and remote, and the drive hugs that shoreline the whole way.

The cape carries Captain Cook's name. He turned back here and sailed the other way round the island because of the sea conditions, which is a fitting bit of history for a stretch like this.

This is a low-tide trip, so check the tides carefully before you head off. At high tide the sea washes right up against the dunes and you could be in for a long wait, or worse, get caught out. As with any beach drive, soft sand and shifting conditions reward sensible tyre pressures and keeping an eye on the water. Best timed around a falling tide.