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8. Dune Ridges - Gellions Runs

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:685210. Eastern section of Gellions Run.

Access:

Old Welshpool Road.

Ownership:

Crown Land.

Geology/Geomorphology:

Low irregular dune ridges and inter-dune swamps indicate that the original barrier dunes have been considerably re-arranged by wind action.

Significance:

Local. The irregular form of these ridges contrasts with the parallel arrangement of the older barrier dunes near Port Welshpool and Barry Beach.

Management:

Clearing of the dune scrub should not be permitted (
see Site 7).

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