Overview

Estuary name Hopkins River Estuary
CMA Glenelg Hopkins CMA
Description

The Hopkins River Estuary is a wave dominated, seasonally closed, salt wedge estuary. The estuary is approximately 9.5km long, covers an area of approximately 1.6 km2 and has a total volume of 3,100 ML. It is confined by a rock walled canyon for much of its length, and is formed in a drowned river valley. In geological terms, the current form of the Hopkins River estuary is relatively young, forming around 6,000 years ago.

Estuary Values
Estuary Threats
Data Site observations
Status Active
Monitor group Hopkins River EstuaryWatchers

Map

Sites

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H1 Site one (Hopkins River Bridge)

Active Physico-Chemical 01-01-2000 - 15-03-2024
Ocean side of bridge, between the 29th and 30th post (counting from the western side of bridge) infront of the fishing ruler.
Observations 160

H2 Site two (Riverboat Cruise Pontoon)

Active Physico-Chemical 11-07-2010 - 15-03-2024
Pontoon located on the ocean side of the Riverboat. This pontoon extends out into the river beyond the other pontoons.
Observations 158

H3 Site three (Mahoneys Road)

Active Physico-Chemical N/A - 15-03-2024
Fishing pontoon located on the oceanside of the boat ramp. Monitoring is conducted off the end of the pontoon.
Observations 161

H4 Site four (Jubilee Park)

Active Physico-Chemical 11-08-2010 - 15-03-2024
End of the floating pontoon located closest to the ocean, opposite the Hopkins River Caravan Park/ Jubilee Park.
Observations 157

HGB Hopkins River Water Level Gauge Board

Active Gauge Board
This sites water level monitoring gauge board is attached to the Simpson Street boat ramp.

HMC Hopkins River Mouth Condition Observation Site

Active Mouth Condition 29-05-2010 - 20-10-2023

Site changed in September 2019 to Fluker Post WEPS1.

Previous location became overgrown.

Observations 163

Hp1 Hopkins River Photopoint Site One

Active Photopoint 06-12-2012 - 16-11-2023
Small cleared area located on the western side of the river mouth.
Photos 391

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Estuary Snapshots

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