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Corindi River
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[Image of Estuary] Corindi River
Shape, Size and Scale of Estuary

Estuary Type

River

Estuary Characteristics

Area Catchment 148 km2
Waterway Area 0.6 km2
Entrance Characteristics Open and untrained
Location (Lat-Long) 29.981S ,  153.233E
Distance (from Sydney) 600 km North
Summary of Available Data Data Pages

Physical Features

The town of Red Rock is located south of the entrance. The approximate length of the river is 25 km.

Significant Estuarine Tributaries

Corindi River
Dirty Creek
Saltwater Creek

Population and Holiday Centres

Red Rock
Corindi Beach

Special Attributes

General

  • Catchment includes Madams Creek Forest Reserve and part of Yuraygir National Park.
  • Popular tourist destination for recreational fishing and swimming.
  • Approximately 2 km2 wetlands adjoin estuary.
  • Largest estuary in Coffs Harbour local government area.

Estuarine Vegetation

The spatial data is reproduced from NSW Fisheries(2006/7) studies, whilst the species makeup is from the West et al.(1985). This map shows the spatial extent of the Estuarine Vegetation.

Type Area Species 1
(km2)
Mangroves 0.371 av,ae,rh
Seagrass 0.024 z
Saltmarsh 0.572

References

R.J. Williams, G. West, D. Morrison and R.G. Creese, (2006),
"Estuarine Resources of New South Wales",
prepared for the Comprehensive Coastal Assessment (DoP) by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Port Stephens.

R.J. West, C.A. Thorogood, T.R. Walford and R.J. Williams. (1985).
"An Estuarine Inventory for New South Wales, Australia".
Fisheries Bulletin 2. Department of Agriculture, New South Wales.

Estuary Commerce

fishing

Management Issues

This estuary falls in the area covered by Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority.

Corindi River

Current Situation

The former Pristine Waters Council formed a combined Coastal/Estuary Management Committee to prepare management plans for its estuaries including Corindi River prior to its amalgamation into Clarence Valley Council in 2004. The Corindi River Estuary Management Plan was completed in March 1999.

Boundary changes under the amalgamation have placed Corindi River under Coffs Harbour City Council. In 2003 just prior to amalgamation, Pristine Waters Council accepted a 50% grant from the NSW Estuary Management Program for the continued implementation of the Corindi River Estuary Management Plan. Coffs Harbour City Council EMC is currently preparing an implementation strategy based on the management plan.

The Estuary Management Process 2

Process Status Date
Form Estuary Management Committee (EMC) completed
Assemble Existing Data completed
Carryout Process Study completed
Carryout Estuary Management Study commenced
Draft Estuary Management Plan completed
Review Estuary Management Plan completed March 1999
Implement Estuary Management Plan commenced
Monitor and Review Estuary Management Process none

Contact Details

Coffs Harbour City Council Martin Rose
Ph 6648 4421

References

Local Government Areas

Coffs Harbour

NSW 1:25000 Map Name(s)

Red Rock
Woolgoolga