Balnarring Coast - a Pictorial History - 1863 to 2017

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OVERVIEW

East of Balnarring Beach, Merricks Creek is deflected eastward for two km by a narrow vegetated sand barrier. The river mouth is sand encumbered and outflow is restricted and frequently blocked by sand accumulation.

An older barrier system lies parallel to the outermost barrier. 

The inner margin of coastal deposits is marked by a coastal bluff.

The narrow neck of land between Merricks Creek and Tulum Beach is known as "The Spit"

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Somers, aerial view towards Sandy Point (DPI)

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Somers - mouth of Merricks Creek (DPI)