GL12 (8422) Nicholson River Delta

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 in the Gippsland Lakes Catchment (1984) by Neville Rosengren.
Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in East Gippsland, Victoria (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams

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Location:

645112 (8422). Northern shore of Jones Bay in Lake King.

Image: East Gippsland Sites of Significance

Eroded delta of the Nicholson River

Abstract:

Eroded river delta, old river course.

Access:

Boat from Lake King.

Ownership:

Private land.

Geomorphology:

The Nicholson River initially flowed into Lake King through Nugents Bay but the lower course has been captured by a smaller stream and the river now enters to the east of Nugents Bay. The small delta that protruded here has been consumed by erosion.

Significance:

Regional. This is an unusual example of river capture.

Management:

Erosion is continuing on the delta remnant and would accelerate with increased boating activity in the river. Boat speed limits should be enforced.

References:

Bird, E.C.F. (1978). The Geomorphology of the Gippsland Lakes Region. Publication No. 186, Environmental Studies Series, Ministry for Conservation, Victoria.

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