34. Traralgon Creek Terraces - Koornalla

This information has been developed from the publications:

Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in Central Gippsland (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams and S.M Kraemers,
Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance on the Coast of Port Phillip Bay and in the Catchment of Westernport Bay (1984, 88) by Neville Rosengren.
Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the South Gippsland Marine and Coastal Parks (1989) 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:	590605. Twelve kilometres south of Traralgon.	Sites 8221-34 35
Access:	Downies Lane off Traralgon Creek Road.
Ownership:	Private Land.
Geology/Geomorphology:	Up to four river terraces are well displayed along the valley of Traralgon Creek between Koornalla and Downies Lane.
Significance:	Local. This site provides a clear example of the river terraces which are typical of the tributaries of the La Trobe River.
Management:	Land uses which do not obscure or destroy the form of the terraces could be permitted.

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