Fortune Head Ecological Reserve

Rugged coastal reserve marking the global Precambrian-Cambrian boundary.

Fortune Head is the reason Fortune clears the bar. Its exposed cliffs record the Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point for the start of the Cambrian period, a marker tied to the early spread of complex animal life.

There are no heavy visitor facilities at the reserve, so come prepared for wind, uneven coastal ground, and a place that feels more like a headland than a museum. The reward is a rare chance to see deep time in the open air.

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