Protected Area · Australia
Great Sandy Marine Park
Great Sandy Marine Park is a protected area in Australia, covering 1,525,772 acres (617,459 ha), established in 2024.
Protected Area · Australia
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Australia |
| Area | 1,525,772 acres (617,459 ha) |
| Established | 2024 |
| Coordinates | 25.0560° S, 152.8960° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Great Sandy Marine Park
Great Sandy Marine Park is a protected marine area located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The park surrounds the island of K'Gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) and the Great Sandy National Park on it. It is located between the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the northern part of the Sunshine Coast, covering an area of around 1,500 km2 (579.153 mi2). The area is renowned for its diverse marine ecosystems, ranging from coral reefs and seagrass meadows to estuaries and mangrove forests.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) · Maroochydore, Australia · 106.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Sandy Marine Park?
Great Sandy Marine Park is in Australia (25.0560° S, 152.8960° E).
When was Great Sandy Marine Park established?
Great Sandy Marine Park was established in 2024, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Great Sandy Marine Park?
Great Sandy Marine Park covers 1,525,772 acres (617,459 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q47738130 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sandy_Marine_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).