Coffin Bay (Environmental Association 4.1.1)

location map showing Coffin Bay (Environmental Association 4.1.1)

An undulating plain with cliffs, and dunes along the coast. This plain has a cover of low woodland and open scrub, with some heath on the dunes. Neither has been severely disturbed since this area has no economic use.

The views vary from foreground enclosed in the areas of swamps to foreground, middleground and background panoramic views from the dunes.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
500 mm
Mean annual evaporation
1800 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
LIMESTONE PLAINS
Relief class
Very low (6 to 30 m)
Maximum relief
15 m
Mean altitude
10 m
Grain
Not applicable
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
135.18° E
Latitude
34.52° S
Area
120 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
None
Sedimentary rocks
No Data/Unknown
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
Limited suitability (1,000 to 3,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Coffin Bay (Environmental Association 4.1.1)