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G5 - Homestead Road Bend - Lateral Rock Bars

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 link) section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.


Location:AMG Ref: 492250.
Image: Upper Yarra Sites of Significance
 Detail of Rock bars at Homestead Road bend

Access:
Henley Road or Hughes Road.

Geology:
Outcrops of Dargile Formation sandstone strike east-west across the channel and dip northwards at 25o.

Geomorphology:
The outcrops serve as a nucleus for deposition of sand and mud and this accumulation has been built up by floods to be above normal river level. There are now several elongate and parallel islands transversed by narrow gutters and channels. The outcrops deflect the channel to the east and this causes the meander neck to the south to become progressively narrower.

Significance:
Regional. This is the best example of this type of meander deflection in the study area and illustrates clearly the development of an ingrown meander.

Management:
Class 1. No disturbance to the rock bars or adjacent terraces should be permitted e.g. quarrying, roadworks or river re-alignment.

G5 Homestead Road Bend
Homestead Road Bend - Lateral Rock Bars
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