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Taunton National Park

Taunton National Park is a national park in Australia, covering 28,728 acres (11,626 ha), established in 1994.

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National Park · Australia

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Park facts

Park typeNational Park
LocationAustralia
Area28,728 acres (11,626 ha)
Established1994
Coordinates23.5333° S, 149.2214° E

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

About Taunton National Park

Taunton National Park is situated near the town of Dingo approximately 135 km inland from Rockhampton in eastern Central Queensland, Australia. The park encompasses an area of 11,626 ha (28,730 acres) within the Northern Brigalow Belt bioregion of Queensland; a region widely recognised to contain considerable biodiversity. Taunton National Park is designated as a strictly scientific nature reserve due to its importance in ensuring the ongoing survival and protection of the endangered bridled nail-tail wallaby (Onychogalea fraenata).

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Taunton National Park?

Taunton National Park is in Australia (23.5333° S, 149.2214° E).

When was Taunton National Park established?

Taunton National Park was established in 1994, per the source listed at the foot of this page.

How big is Taunton National Park?

Taunton National Park covers 28,728 acres (11,626 ha).

Sources