Estuaries in NSW

Congo Creek, a narrow and shallow inlet with sunken rocks close to its mouth, discharges at Congo Point at the south end of the beach. The depth along Congo Creek does not exceed 2 m. When open, Congo Creek exhibits some saline stratification in its upper reaches.

Significant Estuarine Tributaries

Population and Holiday Centres

General

• About 2 km² of wetland adjoins Congo Creek.
• In some years Congo Creek is commercially fished providing high yields for such a small area.
• When open to the sea, the entrance area to Congo Creek is popular for swimming.
• The coastal strip and parts of Congo Creek's catchment are part of Eurobodalla National Park.
• A small camping/picnic area is adjacent to the entrance on the south side.

Estuarine Vegetation

The spatial data is reproduced from NSW Fisheries(2006/7) studies, whilst the species makeup is from the West et al.(1985). This map shows the spatial extent of the Estuarine Vegetation.

References

R.J. Williams, G. West, D. Morrison and R.G. Creese, (2006),
"Estuarine Resources of New South Wales",
prepared for the Comprehensive Coastal Assessment (DoP) by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Port Stephens.

R.J. West, C.A. Thorogood, T.R. Walford and R.J. Williams. (1985).
"An Estuarine Inventory for New South Wales, Australia".
Fisheries Bulletin 2. Department of Agriculture, New South Wales.

Estuary Commerce

This estuary falls in the area covered by Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority.

Congo Creek

Local Government Areas

NSW 1:25000 Map Name(s)