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Altona Coastal Park
Council-managed coastal reserve with saltmarsh, mangroves and mudflats.
Coastal saltmarsh; mangroves; mudflats
Current page, accessed 21 Oct 2026 · Hobsons Bay City Council
The council says Altona Coastal Park has coastal saltmarsh, mangrove habitat and mudflats that support resident and migratory shorebirds.
55 ha
Dec 2023 · Hobsons Bay City Council
The council lists Altona Coastal Park as a 55 hectare conservation area it manages.
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| Name | Area (m²) |
|---|---|
| Altona Coastal Park | 595732.97 |
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Condition
Not yet assessedIndicators with evidence: 0 of 3
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- 2Remnant
- 3Mending
- 4Functioning
- 5Flourishing
- Vegetation and habitat condition· not looked for yet
- Gross vegetation loss and change
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Most of what's here (3 of 4 claims) comes from one source: Biodiversity Strategy 2024-34, Hobsons Bay City Council.
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