Estuaries in NSW

One of a series of lakes located along a 13 km stretch of coast immediately south of Narooma, which have been subjected to extensive infilling from marine sands. Corunna Lake, unlike the other smaller waterways, has steeply sloping foreshores, and a relatively uniform water depth of 3 to 4 m, upstream of a long shallow entrance channel.

Significant Estuarine Tributaries

Population and Holiday Centres

General

• Corunna Lake is a well known speedboat racing area - cruising is also popular given the scenic qualities of its deep and extensive arms.
• Parts of the northern shores of Corunna Lake are part of Eurobodalla National Park.

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.

Corunna Lake

Local Government Areas

NSW 1:25000 Map Name(s)