Avoid Bay (Environmental Association 4.1.2)

location map showing Avoid Bay (Environmental Association 4.1.2)

A sandy plain with numerous dunes, and cliffs along the coat. The plain is covered with heath and low shrubland. The inner shoreline is used for recreation but the remainder has no economic use.

This association offers a large variety of panoramic views over the ocean and bays, with the coastal hills in the background. Foreground enclosed views prevail in the swales. The dynamics of dune development enhance the visual quality of the scenery.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
500 mm
Mean annual evaporation
1800 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
SANDPLAIN WITH DUNES
Relief class
Very low (6 to 30 m)
Maximum relief
30 m
Mean altitude
30 m
Grain
Not applicable
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
135.42° E
Latitude
34.67° S
Area
210 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 Avoid Bay (Environmental Association 4.1.2)