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Currambene Creek
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Jervis Bay Lake Wollumboola
[Image of Estuary] Currambene Creek
Shape, Size and Scale of Estuary

Estuary Type

Creek

Estuary Characteristics

Area Catchment 165 km2
Waterway Area 1.2 km2
Entrance Characteristics Open, low wave
Location (Lat-Long) 35.037S ,  150.672E
Distance (from Sydney) 180 km South
Summary of Available Data Data Pages

Physical Features

Currambene Creek enters Jervis Bay immediately north of Huskisson on the western shore of the bay.

Significant Estuarine Tributaries


Population and Holiday Centres

Huskisson

Special Attributes

General

  • Low energy bar.
  • Ready access to Jervis Bay and its environs.
  • Much of the lower estuary has relatively undisturbed catchment.

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.

Type Area Species 1
(km2)
Mangroves 0.943 unknown
Seagrass 0.252 z
Saltmarsh 0.267

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

oyster, boating

Management Issues

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

Currambene Creek

Current Situation

Jervis Bay, incorporating Currambene Creek, is now a Marine Park managed by the Marine Park Authority.

The Estuary Management Process 2

Process Status Date
Form Estuary Management Committee (EMC) none
Assemble Existing Data none
Carryout Process Study none
Carryout Estuary Management Study none
Draft Estuary Management Plan none
Review Estuary Management Plan none
Implement Estuary Management Plan none
Monitor and Review Estuary Management Process none

Contact Details

Marine Park Authority Frances Clements
Ph (02) 4441 7752

References

Local Government Areas

Shoalhaven

NSW 1:25000 Map Name(s)

Huskisson