Narrowneck Reef in Gold Coast, Queensland | Landmark & historical place

Narrowneck Reef

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Address: Narrowneck Beach, Gold Coast 4217 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

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23.01.2022 The 410 sand filled geotextile mega containers that make up the multi-purpose artificial reef now support a thriving seagrass ecosystem home to thousands of fish, including this pufferfish. The seagrass at Narrowneck provides an important and valuable ecological and economic service to the Gold Coast region, producing food for threatened marine species and enhancing fisheries production. Seagrass meadows, such as the one now growing on Narrowneck Reef, are one of the most important coastal marine ecosystems. Designed and constructed by International Coastal Management, the successful multi-purpose reef provides an excellent future option for coastal protection.

22.01.2022 The beach at Narrowneck is continually under erosive attack from both the Gold Coast surf to the East and the Nerang River from the West. Have a look at the photo (circa 1900) of the Nerang River side of Narrowneck beach which displays the degree of erosion damage the river can inflict. A recent aerial image of the beach illustrates how narrow Narrowneck beach is and the infrastructure that is founded upon it! A key component of the Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy was the development of the Narrowneck Reef by International Coastal Management (ICM). The reef achieved its objectives reducing the degree of erosion from the surf to the East.

21.01.2022 Just one of the many vulnerable Green Sea Turtles that seek shelter and food from the seaweed rich Narrowneck Reef. The shallow water seagrass that is thriving on Narrowneck Reef provides an excellent habitat for the turtles. Can anyone spot the hiding Wobbegong Shark?

20.01.2022 The Narrowneck multi-purpose artificial reef was designed to widen and stabilise the coastline, improve the surfing conditions, add to recreational amenity and to not disrupt the Gold Coast beach views. On-going monitoring since 2000 has confirmed the multi-purpose reef's success and now informs future shoreline management planning. For more information about the reef's history, watch this short presentation by the City of Gold Coast. ... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dv4n1YoLsY) See more

20.01.2022 Narrowneck Reef on the Gold Coast hosts a unique, thriving and rich seagrass environment supporting vulnerable marine species and many of the local fisheries. This is in contrast to the algae/oyster environments hosted by traditional rock rubble breakwaters. Seagrasses are highly productive and specialised marine flowering plants that play an important role in marine ecology. By providing a nursery for juvenile marine fauna, seagrass meadows indirectly support many of the co...astal fisheries of Australia, as well as providing a vital food source for Sea Turtles and Dugongs. The meadows are as important to marine life and global food security as mangrove forests and coral reefs, with on-going degradation of the meadows placing pressure on future food demands. Australia has more than half of the world's species of seagrass (about 30 out of 58), with 15 in Queensland alone. However, the research and understanding of these environments is still lacking. Investigating the factors driving seagrass disturbance, what environmental conditions they prefer and how we can artificially support their growth is critical to understanding their resilience into the future. Attached photo is of a Wobbegong Shark resting on the seagrass growing on Narrowneck Reef.

17.01.2022 The name 'Wobbegong' is believed to have originated from an Australian Aboriginal language, and means 'Shaggy Beard'. You can clearly see this unusual characteristic in this great photo captured by dive photographer Steve Smith at Narrowneck Reef. Wobbegongs are often spotted at Narrowneck Reef due to the abundance of food and shelter available.

13.01.2022 Tow-in surfers braving the massive sets over Narrowneck Reef after the June 4th storm! The artificial reef was constructed primarily to widen Narrowneck beach, however the design also improved the surfing conditions.

09.01.2022 Before and After shots of Narrowneck Beach! Developed for the Gold Coast City Council by International Coastal Management, the reef achieved its objective in widening and protecting the beach.

07.01.2022 Narrowneck Reef is a multi-purpose artificial reef located just a short swim from the Narrowneck Beach. Constructed from 410 sand-filled mega containers in 1999 to protect the beach, the reef now hosts a thriving marine ecosystem!

05.01.2022 Not just a coastal management structure, Narrowneck Reef now hosts a thriving marine ecosystem with resident Eagle Rays, Wobbegong Sharks, Turtles, Crabs, Lobsters and much more! Have a watch of this great footage of the reef taken by International Coastal Management!