Wallum Heathland
Marine Discovery Centre
Wallum Heathland
When the last Ice Age ended about 12,000 years ago, sea levels rose and brought the Tweed shoreline 500m inland. When sea levels dropped again, the ocean left sandy beaches and dunes trapped behind the main beach dunes.
This is where Wallum heathland burst to life. In this ecosystem, there is an evolutionary battle for survival. Only those plants and animals able to tolerate the extreme conditions of the edge survive.
In late winter and early spring, search out the mix of colourful wildflowers, from deep pink boronias to the white rosette flowers of the wedding bush.
Visit our Centre today to learn more about our Wallum heathland and how Wallum plant and animal communities work in harmony.
