Heathland

A feature of the sandy coastal strip along the North Coast is the heath. Situated immediately west of the glasshouses there is an area built up by black sand brought in from the extensions to the airport.

This has been planted with many of the heathland species typical of the North Coast. It includes many species of native peas, banksias, tea trees, heaths, lilies and sedges.

There are two well-drained beds for the dry heath. There is also one with artificially impeded drainage for the wet heath where Christmas Bells, Wallum Banksias and Bottlebrushes may be seen.