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Location: | Flinders – 325467. One kilometre north of Point Leo | 2.5 m high terrace, Coles Beach, Site 60. |
Access: | Point Leo Road. | |
Ownership: | Crown Land. | |
Geomorphology: | The coast between the Point Leo and Merricks Beach is backed by a bluff 10 to 20 metres high. In front of this is a zone of backshore dunes of variable width that take the form of low, parallel ridges or terraces. In some sectors there are higher level dune terraces and at Coles Beach this rises to 2.5 metres. | |
Significance: | Regional. The site is a clear illustration of the variety of dune forming process on the western side of Westernport Bay. | |
Management: | Class 1. Extension of roads or car parking facilities in the area of the site should be prohibited. |