Hunter Estuary Coastal Zone Plan of Management

The Hunter Estuary Coastal Zone Management Plan aims to guide future decision-making regarding the management of the Hunter Estuary and surrounding area.

The Hunter Estuary makes up a triangle between the following river locations:

• Port of Newcastle at the start of the Hunter River
• Oakhampton on the Hunter River
• Seaham Weir on the Williams River
• Gostwyck on the Paterson River

The estuary is the home to a number of resident and migratory animals, a water source for agriculture, a recreational waterway and a commercial resource. Because of this, it is important that there is an integrated approach to the management of the estuary.

Key documents

• Hunter Estuary and Coastal Zone Management Plan (PDF 2.4MB)
• Hunter Estuary Management Study (2009) (PDF 4.7MB)
• Hunter Estuary Processes Study (2003) (PDF 18.8KB)