Grassy Sand Dune By Kaye Menner

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Grassy Sand Dune By Kaye Menner

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Kaye Menner

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A small sand dune at the end of the long North Haven Breakwater, mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia. It was very windy and the grass - Spinifex was blowing madly in the strong wind. This shows the last few large rocks that line the long Breakwater. The beach is just over the sand dune.

[From Wikipedia]
Spinifex is a genus of perennial coastal plants in the grass family.
They are one of the most common plants that grow in sand dunes along the coasts of Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia, with the ranges of some species extending north and west along the coasts of Asia as far as India and Japan. As they help stabilise the sand, these grasses are an important part of the entire sand dune ecosystem. The single species indigenous to New Zealand, Spinifex sericeus, is also found in Australia.

Confusingly, the word "spinifex" is also used as a common name referring to grasses in the related genus Triodia. Triodia however is native to inland Australia and refers to a group of spiny-leaved, tussock-forming grasses.

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On a few days vacation recently, I took a drive not far south of Port Macquarie, mid north coast, New South Wales, Australia. I came across this beautiful spot in the Camden Haven district called North Haven. Such a beautiful beach, not at all crowded, and a 'waiting to be photographed' breakwater or break bridge as I believe they call it. The breakwater was quite long with all different types of huge rocks lining the edge. I think many of them were granite. I have no idea how they transported so many very big rocks to this location. It is as if it is a bit of a secret location, as Google, etc to not seem to have much on the net about this.
On one side of the breakwater was the surf / ocean and on the other side a type of lagoon which had pretty blue water and is apparently a great place for fishing.

[Courtesy Wikipedia]
North Haven is a suburb in the Camden Haven district on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. As the suburb's name suggests, North Haven is located on the northern shore of Camden Haven and is connected to the nearby commercial centre of Laurieton by a bridge.

Enjoy the beautiful waterways, sparkling ocean, gorgeous beaches and stunning national parks around North Haven, a charming village at the mouth of the Camden Haven River. The Grants Beach coastal walk is great way to experience the diverse beauty and rich birdlife.

{Courtesy - visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-macquarie-area/north-havenAbout North Haven]
From swimming and surfing to fishing and boating, North Haven is a delightful holiday destination in the Greater Port Macquarie region on the NSW North Coast. You’ll be delighted with the beautiful waterways, including Camden Haven River and Queens Lake.

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March 20th, 2018

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