National Park · Australia
Hasties Swamp National Park
Hasties Swamp National Park is a national park in Australia, covering 137 acres (55 ha), established in 1980.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Australia |
| Area | 137 acres (55 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Coordinates | 17.3003° S, 145.4742° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hasties Swamp National Park
Hasties Swamp is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1,371 km northwest of Brisbane. The swamp is located several kilometres south of the town of Atherton in Far North Queensland. The main feature of the park is a seasonal wetland. Part of the swamp was first declared a national park on 5 April 1980. Habitat protected within the park supports up to 300 species of birds. These include the sarus crane, pale-vented bush-hen and buff-banded rail. A bird hide provides viewing opportunities for visitors, including those using wheelchairs. The wetland is surrounded by open eucalypt forest.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Cairns International Airport (CNS) · Cairns, Australia · 34.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hasties Swamp National Park?
Hasties Swamp National Park is in Australia (17.3003° S, 145.4742° E).
When was Hasties Swamp National Park established?
Hasties Swamp National Park was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Hasties Swamp National Park?
Hasties Swamp National Park covers 137 acres (55 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29723 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasties_Swamp_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).