National Park · Australia
Girraween National Park
Girraween National Park is a national park in Australia, covering 28,916 acres (11,702 ha), established in 1966.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Australia |
| Area | 28,916 acres (11,702 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 28.7742° S, 151.9120° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Girraween National Park
Girraween National Park is a 117-square-kilometre (45 sq mi) protected area located in the Granite Belt region of the Darling Downs in southeastern Queensland, Australia. Established in 1966, the park is renowned for its spectacular granite landscapes, distinctive balancing boulders, diverse wildflower displays, and unique wildlife assemblages. The park's name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "place of flowers", reflecting the area's remarkable botanical diversity, particularly during the spring wildflower season.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) · Toowoomba, Australia · 84.3 miles away
- Gold Coast Airport (OOL) · Gold Coast, Australia · 105.6 miles away
- Brisbane International Airport (BNE) · Brisbane, Australia · 120.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Girraween National Park?
Girraween National Park is in Australia (28.7742° S, 151.9120° E).
When was Girraween National Park established?
Girraween National Park was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Girraween National Park?
Girraween National Park covers 28,916 acres (11,702 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q165026 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girraween_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).