Where does a female Eastern Water Dragon typically seek out a location to deposit her clutch of eggs?

Mounds of soil or sand, usually situated near the water's edge but elevated

The nesting process for the Eastern Water Dragon requires a very specific location chosen by the female after mating. The primary requirement for the nesting site is the presence of mounds of soil or sand. These sites must meet two critical criteria: they must be located in proximity to the water's edge to provide the immediate environment necessary for survival post-hatching, and simultaneously, they must be elevated enough to prevent the developing eggs from being flooded. The female then excavates a burrow or chamber within this selected mound to deposit her clutch, relying on the ambient underground temperature for incubation.