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17.5 Landslip - Paradise

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:17-275082. Four kilometres west of Apollo Bay.

Access:

Barham Valley Road.

Ownership:

Private land.

Geomorphology:

The streams draining the Mt. Sabine plateau fall steeply on the southern side. This site illustrates the character of the small tributaries of Smythe Creek.

Significance:

Local. The site is typical of the stream headwaters of the south-eastern drainage section of the Otway Ranges.

Landslip Paradise
Landslip Paradise
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