EstuaryWatch Data Portal
Overview
| Estuary name | Hopkins River Estuary |
|---|---|
| CMA | Glenelg Hopkins CMA |
| Description |
The Hopkins River Estuary is a wave dominated, seasonally closed, salt wedge estuary. The estuary is approximately 9.5km long, covers an area of approximately 1.6 km2 and has a total volume of 3,100 ML. It is confined by a rock walled canyon for much of its length, and is formed in a drowned river valley. In geological terms, the current form of the Hopkins River estuary is relatively young, forming around 6,000 years ago. |
| Estuary Values | |
| Estuary Threats | |
| Data | Site observations |
| Status | Active |
| Monitor group | Hopkins River EstuaryWatchers |
Sites
| Site details | Options |
|---|---|
H1 Site one (Hopkins River Bridge)Active Physico-Chemical 01-01-2000 - 13-12-2024Ocean side of bridge, between the 29th and 30th post (counting from the western side of bridge) infront of the fishing ruler. |
Observations 169 |
H2 Site two (Riverboat Cruise Pontoon)Active Physico-Chemical 11-07-2010 - 13-12-2024Pontoon located on the ocean side of the Riverboat. This pontoon extends out into the river beyond the other pontoons. |
Observations 167 |
H3 Site three (Mahoneys Road)Active Physico-Chemical N/A - 13-12-2024Fishing pontoon located on the oceanside of the boat ramp. Monitoring is conducted off the end of the pontoon. |
Observations 170 |
H4 Site four (Jubilee Park)Active Physico-Chemical 11-08-2010 - 13-12-2024End of the floating pontoon located closest to the ocean, opposite the Hopkins River Caravan Park/ Jubilee Park. |
Observations 166 |
HGB Hopkins River Water Level Gauge BoardActive Gauge BoardThis sites water level monitoring gauge board is attached to the Simpson Street boat ramp. |
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HMC Hopkins River Mouth Condition Observation SiteActive Mouth Condition 29-05-2010 - 20-10-2024Site changed in September 2019 to Fluker Post WEPS1. Previous location became overgrown. |
Observations 175 |
Hp1 Hopkins River Photopoint Site OneActive Photopoint 06-12-2012 - 14-11-2024Small cleared area located on the western side of the river mouth. |
Photos 431 |
Recent Events
| Event Details |
|---|
| 23-05-2024 Unusual/Extraordinary occurrence! Photos 1-3 flooding near Proudfoots By The River Restaurant Photos 4-8 flooding at road from Warrnambool Ski club to boat ramp Photos 9&10 water height pole near boat ramp at Lyndoch Photos 11-13 artificial opening photo taken from timber Hopkins river mouth viewing deck 
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Estuary Snapshots
The EstuaryWatch snapshots provide a summary of estuary condition on a particular day. For all EstuaryWatch Snapshots, photopoint photos and a longitudinal water quality profile from the estuary mouth to the inland extent is displayed. Read more
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