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"
