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Painkalac Creek Nature Reserve

Canoes can be launched from the jetty off River Reserve Road for paddling in the Painkalac Creek Estuary. Try to spot the mob of kangaroos resting or feeding in the daytime, or take the walking track along the western side of the reserve. Early mornings or evenings are best for wildlife spotting.

Open-coast Salt-wedge estuary recognition and protections

The Painkalac estuary, including Mellors Swamp, supports a dynamic and diverse mix of native plants, animals and micro-organisms where the freshwaters of the creek meets the saline waters of the ocean. These areas are known as Salt-wedge communities and they have now been protected by listing under the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. To some people they might just look like a “swamp” but they are very important for local biodiversity and to maintaining healthy waterways. Learn more about the Salt wedge community Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation listing(PDF, 2MB)