Beaches of the New South Wales Coast

Second Edition

Andrew D. Short

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Sydney University Press
15 May 2007

Geological surface processes (geomorphology); Oceanography (seas); Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions; Travel & holiday

The second edition of Beaches of the New South Wales Coast has been rewritten and expanded. It covers all of the state’s 757 open coast beaches, as well as 120 beaches in five large bays, including Sydney Harbour, and the 15 beaches on Lord Howe Island – 892 beaches in all. It also covers 276 of NSW top surfing sites.

This book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of all NSW beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone.

The book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).

By: Andrew D. Short
Imprint: Sydney University Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.075kg
ISBN: 9781920898151
ISBN 10: 1920898158
Pages: 406
Publication Date: 15 May 2007
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Short is the Director of the Coastal Studies Unit at the University of Sydney.

Reviews for Beaches of the New South Wales Coast: Second Edition

‘The seven books in the series sponsored by the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program (ABSMP) constitute the single most comprehensive beach database in the world ... It is rare to find a treasure of scientific and technical information that is available and comprehensible to scientists and lay persons alike ... It is thus without reservation that I recommend all books in the Beaches of Australia series' -- Charles W. Finkl * Journal of Coastal Research *