The fierce two day storm of late May which coincided with king tides swept sand off Deeban Spit into the entrance channel to The Basin completely blocking the channel so no water could escape into Port Hacking.
Water had been building up since a storm earlier in the year and now with the channel fully blocked the water levels were so high that much of the Bonnie Vale camping ground was underwater.
But on the 29th May nature restored the balance and the flood water breached Deeban Spit in a new location close to Bundeena allowing a torrent to pour out into Port Hacking.
Follow the Read More link to see a video of the floodwater breaking out with someone kayaking down the stream and also some historical aerial photos from the 40s and 50s.
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We are a enthusiastic and dedicated bunch of individuals and groups from all walks of life and with various interests, but drawn together by the common goals of protecting, preserving and appreciating the Royal and the surrounding National Parks.
Among our aims, the current focus is to encourage and enlist volunteer support for more scientific research, litter removal and bush regeneration / weed removal in particular. Check the link below for details.
Voluntary activities run regularly and are a great way to help preserve and protect this beautiful area and to meet like minded people. Volunteering is fun!!
Volunteer expression of interest form
A Volunteer calendar is available for the next three months
