Beach and coastal dune systems of Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, Western Australia

Context. This paper is one of a series on the natural history of Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve in Western Australia. Methods. The geomorphology of the beach and coastal dune systems of Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve are mapped and the landform units comprising the beach and dune systems are described. Key results. An overview of the Two Peoples Bay-Nanarup beach-dune system comprising the Two Peoples Nature Reserve is provided. Conclusions. The evolutionary patterns of the major dune forms are elucidated for this little-known area. Implications. An understanding of the beach and coastal dune systems is necessary for effective management of the reserve.