Flinders Group National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)
| Flinders Group National Park | |
|---|---|
  Flinders Group National Park Location within Queensland | |
| Location | Queensland |
| Nearest city | Cooktown |
| Coordinates | 14°04′25″S 144°15′21″E / 14.07361°S 144.25583°E |
| Area | 33.2 km2 (12.8 sq mi) |
| Established | 1939 |
| Governing body | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Official website |
Flinders Group National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 1,745 kilometres (1,084 mi) northwest of Brisbane. The national park was previously named Flinders Group National Park until it was renamed on 28 November 2013.[1]
This national park has a tropical climate, with a humid season from December to April, when temperatures exceed 30 °C (86 °F).[2]
Many species of land and sea birds are represented here.[3]
Protected islands
| Island | Area (km2) |
|---|---|
| Blackwood Island | 1.82 |
| Clack Island | 0.68 |
| Denham Island | 4.04 |
| Flinders Island | 15.33 |
| King Island (Queensland) | 2.41 |
| Maclear Island | 0.11 |
| Other | 0.02 |
| Stanley Island | 8.79 |
References
- ↑ "Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2013". 29 November 2013. Archived from the original on 10 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ↑ "Visiting safely | Flinders Group National Park (CYPAL)". Parks and forests | Department of Environment and Science, Queensland. 19 October 2009. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ↑ "North Queensland: Flinders Group National Park". www.australiaforeveryone.com.au. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
See also