Wirrwawuy, being one of Dhimurru’s most popular beaches, is also one of the most impacted. Over the years the area between the carpark and the open beach has become more and more exposed as plants have died through visitor impact and exposure to strong winds. Recent damage to the foredunes, due to people making their own shortcuts, has further exacerbated the problem. Without some intervention we are likely to lose the foredunes in this area altogether.

Over the last couple of weeks Dhimurru has been working hard to try to reverse this situation, putting in a series of fences and bollards to direct traffic between the dunes, and planting local coastal native plants, propagated in our own small nursery. It is hoped the vegetation will grow to establish cover in the area.

Future work will include establishing a watering system, re-vegetating a larger area and installing some interpretive signage. Senior Ranger Bawuli Marika, said that  ‘Our IPA holds our song lines….we want to protect our country and we want others to respect it”. 

Please help  with this request and report any damage to the improvements at Wirrwawuy, or any of the Dhimurru recreation areas by phoning: 8987 3992 during business hours or: 0437 790 388 after hours/weekends.