A Tapestry of Life: Unveiling the Painkalac Valley’s Diverse Flora
The Painkalac Valley boasts over 15 distinct vegetation communities, with a staggering 185 indigenous plant species adapted to this unique environment where freshwater and saltwater meet. Here are some examples:
In the creek after the estuary has been closed for prolonged periods, seagrass beds can become extensive and provide nursery areas for juvenile fish and habitat for invertebrates:
Continue down this path over the footbridge and cross the Great Ocean Road to get to the next sign with a QR code (number 3 on the map).
A separate walk through the Painkalac Nature Reserve can be started from the car park on the north side of the Great Ocean Road, just past the bridge.