Painkalac Creek Estuary
Corangamite CMA
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Painkalac Creek Estuary is approximately 3.5km in length and has a catchment area of 318.1Ha. It is a beautiful coastal lagoon system which attracts the spotted green frog and the eastern banjo frog (Pobblebonk).
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Estuary Values
- the Painkalac Creek estuary has been identified as an Important Bird Area
- significant birds can be found on the Painkalac Creek estuary such as the Eastern Great Egret (Ardea modesta) Status: Vulnerable (Adv list), Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) Status: Near Threatened (Adv list), Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia) Status: Vulnerable (Adv List)
- Riparian Forest Ecological Vegetation Class (Vulnerable)
- Swampy Riparian Woodland Ecological Vegetation Class (Endangered)
- Riparian Scrub/Swampy Riparian Woodland Complex Ecological Vegetation Class (Depleted)
- Sedgy Riparian Woodland Ecological Vegetation Class (Depleted)
- canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddling
- picnics and barbecues
- recreational fishing
- sightseeing
- swimming
Estuary Threats
- Degraded estuarine vegetation
- Disturbance of Acid Sulphate Soils
- Artificial estuary openings
- Flow deviation
- Stock access
- Bed instability
- Painkalac_Estuary_Management_Plan.pdf
- Science_behind_estuary_openings_Painkalac_Creek_Factsheet_2022_FINAL.pdf
- Painkalac Creek Estuary Fact Sheet
Recent Events
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Sites
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Estuary mouth area approximately 20m behind sand dune at estuary mouthRetired Physico-Chemical 23-05-2007 - 23-05-2007Estuary mouth area approximately 20m behind sand dune at estuary mouth Observations 1 |
P2 |
Great Ocean Road Bridge at Aireys InletActive Physico-Chemical 11-05-2007 - 12-07-2025Great Ocean Road Bridge at Aireys Inlet - centre post Observations 233 |
P3 |
Coastal Court Fishing PlatformActive Physico-Chemical 14-07-2007 - 15-06-2025Fishing platform adjacent to Coastal Court Observations 162 |
P4 |
The BendActive Physico-Chemical 19-10-2007 - 12-07-2025Fishing platform at The Bend in the estuary Observations 185 |
P5 |
Woods Property FairhavenActive Physico-Chemical 23-05-2007 - 12-07-2025Fishing jetty at private property. Property owner consent required for access. Observations 184 |
PGB |
Painkalac Creek Water Level Gauge BoardActive Gauge BoardThe water level gauge board, used in the mouth condition monitoring process, is located under the Great Ocean bridge. It can be read from the western bank on the inland side of the bridge. |
PMC |
Painkalac Creek Observation SiteActive Mouth Condition 23-05-2007 - 09-08-2025Lookout platform on eastern side of estuary Observations 290 |
Pp1 |
Painkalac Creek PhotopointActive Photopoint 13-08-2010 - 09-08-2025Lookout platform on eastern side of estuary Photos 757 |
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