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7. Gelliondale Monocline

This information has been developed from the publication:

  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in Central Gippsland (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams and S.M Kraemers
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. 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:475206. North of the South Gippsland Highway between Agnes River and Lamont Creek.
Image: West Gippsland Sites of Significance
Eroded alluvial fans at base of Gelliondale Monocline escarpment.

Access:
South Gippsland Highway.

Ownership:
Private Land.

Geology/Geomorphology:
The Gelliondale Monocline is a clearly defined structure that dilineates the southern margin of the South Gippsland Hills between Foster and Welshpool. The South Gippsland Highway traverses the base of the hills along the alignment of the monocline and crosses the broad alluvial fan deposits here. The fans slope steeply to the south and are incised by streams such as Lamont Creek.

Significance:
Regional. This is a clear sample of the control of structural factors on relief in South Gippsland.

Management:
Because of the area covered by the site, the value of the significant geological/geomorphological features is unlikely to be seriously reduced by localised land disturbance.

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