GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
2 April 2015
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #9497 |
| Date and Time | Thursday 2nd April 2015 07:35am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Strong dark flow from mouth (about 15m wide) then to east along shoreline
- Out flow cascading down cataract between rocks & cliff face
- Very strong longshore drift meeting waves from south mixing with strong outflow creating whirlpools around rocks & upstream. Also waves entering causing more whirlpools further upstream
- Sheer sides cut to the channel -over 3m. at entrance receding as progresses upstream
0, then flowing to east along shoreline
We acknowledge and respect Victorian Traditional Owners as the original custodians of Victoria’s land and waters, their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it.
We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.
We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.
All content, files, data and images provided by the EstuaryWatch Data Portal subject to a Creative Commons Attribution License
Data portal by CeRDI