Estuaries in NSW

Twofold Bay, located to the west of a 5 km long line joining Worang Point (north) and Honeysuckle Point (south), comprises a twin sub-embayment system separated by a prominent central headland, Lookout Point. The northern sub-embayment is Calle Calle Bay, while that to the south is made up by numerous smaller embayments. The Nullica and Towamba Rivers enter the southern sub-embayment through permanently open, although severely shoaled, entrances. Aslings Beach forms a narrow barrier separating Curalo Lagoon and Calle Bay. Twofold Bay deepens to approximately 35 m below sea level between Worang Point and Honeysuckle Point. The major coastal town of Eden stretches from the southern shores of Curalo Lagoon to Lookout Point. The Port of Eden is located within Snug Cove, south-west of Lookout Point.

Significant Estuarine Tributaries

Population and Holiday Centres

General

• Commercial activities include mussels aquaculture and whale watching charters
• Eden is the largest fishing port in NSW.
• Historical whaling port.

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.

Twofold Bay

Local Government Areas

NSW 1:25000 Map Name(s)