Wellington (Environmental Association 2.3.9)

A low undulating calcrete plain and widespread sand dunes. The plain and dunes have been cleared to a grassland. Both are used for grazing and cereal cultivation.

The views are middleground panoramas. The adjacent Lower Murray association (2.3.14) is a dominating feature in the east.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

375 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1800 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

LIMESTONE PLAINS

Relief class

Very low (6 to 30 m)

Maximum relief

15 m

Mean altitude

25 m

Grain

Very coarse (Greater than 1,280 m)

Drainage network

None

Location

Longitude

139.35° E

Latitude

35.3° S

Area

60 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

Only for livestock (7,001 to 14,000 mg/L)

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

Only for livestock (7,001 to 14,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile