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19.3 Kennett River - Outcrop

This information has been developed from the publications:
  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Western Region of Melbourne (1986) by Neville Rosengren
  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance on the Coast of Port Phillip Bay (1988) by Neville Rosengren.
  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Shire of Otway (1984) by Neville Rosengren.
Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the Earth Science Heritage (external site) section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.

Location:19-457175. Kennett River valley four kilometres north west of Kennett River township.

Access:

Upper Grey River Road.

Ownership:

Crown land.

Geology/Geomorphology:

Outcrop of Mesozoic sandstone occurs in the river channel.

Significance:

Local. The outcrop is one of the most extensive of the catchments in the east of the Otway Ranges.

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