Waterways flowing through greater Launceston are highly dynamic and diverse, and the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary has been identified as one of the most diverse estuaries in Tasmania. The estuary and surrounding waterways support migratory species, threatened ecological vegetation communities, and provide important breeding and feeding habitats.

In celebration of this, we have produced a series of eight videos and fact sheets that uncover some of the natural values of the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary and its catchment, and how these enhance the ways local communities interact with the waterways.

The series features information about riparian vegetation, wetland and saltmarsh communities, recreational fishing, and marine habitats of the lower estuary. You can take a closer look at topics with the accompanying fact sheets available to download from our website.

Download the ‘Natural History and Values of the kanamaluka’ fact sheet and ‘What is an Estuary?’ fact sheet to learn more.