National Park · Australia
Orpheus Island National Park
Orpheus Island National Park is a national park in Australia, covering 3,212 acres (1,300 ha), established in 1960.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Australia |
| Area | 3,212 acres (1,300 ha) |
| Established | 1960 |
| Coordinates | 18.6183° S, 146.4936° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Orpheus Island National Park
Orpheus Island National Park is a national park on Orpheus Island, in North Queensland, Australia. The Aboriginal (possibly Nyawaygi) name for the island is Goolboddi. It is a continental island, and is one of the Palm Islands group, 1,189 km (739 mi) northwest of Brisbane, as is Pelorus Island 800 metres (2,600 ft) to the north. Both are in the Shire of Hinchinbrook. Besides Orpheus Island, the national park also includes Albino Rock, which lies 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) east of Great Palm Island (usually known as Palm Island).
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 · 129.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Orpheus Island National Park?
Orpheus Island National Park is in Australia (18.6183° S, 146.4936° E).
When was Orpheus Island National Park established?
Orpheus Island National Park was established in 1960, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Orpheus Island National Park?
Orpheus Island National Park covers 3,212 acres (1,300 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1410343 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpheus_Island_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).