Overview

Estuary name Anglesea River Estuary
CMA Corangamite CMA
Description

The Anglesea River Estuary is approximately 2.618km in length with a catchment area of 885.1 Ha. There are extensive boardwalks, bridges and trails around the estuary which provide many opportunities to get up close to the estuary.

Estuary Values
  • Estuarine Wetland Ecological Vegetation Class (Endangered)
  • Eastern Great Egret (Adea modesta) Status: Vulnerable (Adv List)
  • Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) Status: Near Threatened (Adv List)
  • camping
  • canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddling
  • recreational fishing
  • picnics and BBQs
  • sightseeing
  • swimming
  • walking
Estuary Threats
  • disturbance of Acid Sulphate Soils
  • altered water regimes
  • altered physical form
  • poor water quality
  • invasive flora and fauna
  • reduced connectivity
Data Site observations
Status Active
Monitor group Anglesea River EstuaryWatchers
Document 10987_ANGLESEA_RIVER_ESTUARY_MANAGMENT_PLAN.pdf
Document Anglesea River Estuary Fact Sheet

Map

Sites

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A1 Jetty opposite Angahook Corner Store

Active Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 20-03-2024

Sampling from Jetty opposite Minifie Avenue/ Angahook Cafe, adjacent to the information centre.

Observations 184

A2 Fishing platform upstream of Great Ocean Rd Bridge

Active Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 20-03-2024
Fishing Platform upstream of the Great Ocean Road bridge and boat houses located on the western bank.
Observations 182

A3 Footbridge near Bingley Parade

Active Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 20-03-2024
Footbridge that crosses estuary.
Observations 198

A4 Footbridge adjacent to Coogarah Park

Active Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 20-03-2024
Footbridge located adjacent to Coogarah Park.
Observations 174

A5 Culvert on Coalmine Road

Active Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 20-03-2024
Culvert on Coalmine Road.
Observations 168

AGB Anglesea Water Level Gauge Board

Active Gauge Board
The gauge board is located under the GOR bridge. Measurements are taken from the inland side of the bridge, off the western bank.

AMC Anglesea River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Active Mouth Condition 17-04-2007 - 20-03-2024
Small sand dune hillock on eastern side of estuary mouth
Observations 240

Ap1 Anglesea River Estuary Mouth Photopoint

Active Photopoint 10-05-2008 - 26-03-2024
Adjacent to eastern bank of river mouth, southern most point.
Photos 516

Ap2 Anglesea River Estuary Mouth Photopoint 2

Retired Photopoint 31-08-2008 - 13-09-2021

Exit point of walking track onto estuary/beach. SW corner of Anglesea Family Holiday Park.

Photos 324

Ap3 Anglesea River Estuary Mouth Photopoint 3

Active Photopoint 25-11-2016 - 26-03-2024

Photo is taken from the Anglesea Rivermouth (East) signage W89 that sits next to the walking track that follows the river.

Photos 268

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Estuary Snapshots

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