I VISITED the Corinella Foreshore recently and it was a revelation. In the harsh clifftop environment, directly exposed to the prevailing south westerlies, the path west of the boat ramp wound through a wide, shaded, wind-protected microclimate created by the continuity of diverse, indigenous low trees and shrubs. Elevated vantage points provided views to Western Port.
I couldn’t help but contrast it with the foreshore path in my home town of Inverloch, which looks more like a municipal utility than a natural experience.
I drove to the northern section of the Corinella path, where the abundant birdlife on the bay spoke of the richness of the near shore marine environment.