The Rocky Cape rock is predominately quartzite. Dolerite can be found in cracks and folds close to the seashore. The sea caves and old cliff line found in this area are reminders of a changing sea level. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna in this area. Banksias, boobyalla, heath, tea tree and blandfordla dominate, and besides the possoms, echidnas, bandicoots, snakes and lizards, there are as many as ninety different types of birds to be found, from sea eagles to silver eyes.
Marine life is abundant, as the aboriginals found.
The area supported a relatively large population from around 8000 years ago. All this makes for a great place to climb. There are other places to climb in this region worth exploring too. This wall is in the Rocky Cape National Park. Entrance to the park is well sign posted on the Bass Highway approximately one hours drive from Burnie.