Protected Area · Australia
Eastern Recherche Marine Park
Eastern Recherche Marine Park is a protected area in Australia, covering 1,238,087 acres (501,037 ha), established in 2018.
Protected Area · Australia
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Australia |
| Area | 1,238,087 acres (501,037 ha) |
| Established | 2018 |
| Coordinates | 33.6000° S, 124.3000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Eastern Recherche Marine Park
Eastern Recherche Marine Park is a marine park adjacent to the Recherche Archipelago, close to the Western Australian Cape Arid National Park, and 135 km east of Esperance, on the south coast of Western Australia. It has consists of two sections: one of 5,010 km2 (1,930 sq mi) which is managed as an IUCN protected area category VI ( sustainable use of natural resources), and a further section of 15,565 km2 (6,010 sq mi) which is managed as an IUCN protected area category II (national park). The maximum depth of the park is 6,000 metres (20,000 ft). It was proclaimed under the EPBC Act in 2013 and given its present name in 2017.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Esperance, Australia |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 135 km east of Esperance |
Airports near this park
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- Esperance Airport (EPR) · Esperance, Australia · 142.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Eastern Recherche Marine Park?
Eastern Recherche Marine Park is in Australia (33.6000° S, 124.3000° E).
When was Eastern Recherche Marine Park established?
Eastern Recherche Marine Park was established in 2018, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Eastern Recherche Marine Park?
Eastern Recherche Marine Park covers 1,238,087 acres (501,037 ha).
How do I get to Eastern Recherche Marine Park?
The nearest town is Esperance, Australia. about 135 km east of Esperance.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55364428 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Recherche_Marine_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).