Deepwater National Park
Protected area in Queensland, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Deepwater is a coastal national park in Queensland, Australia, 375 km north of Brisbane. It protects an area of sand dunes and coastal heaths in the Deepwater Creek catchment. The area is one of the few remaining pristine freshwater catchments on Queensland's east coast.[1] Deepwater National Park was established in 1988 and covers 4,090 ha.[2]
Quick Facts Deepwater National Park Queensland, Coordinates ...
Deepwater National Park Queensland | |
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Coordinates | 24°15′40″S 151°53′31″E |
Established | 1988 |
Area | 43.90 km2 (16.95 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
Website | Deepwater National Park |
See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
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The north of the park is dominated by a 70 m high sand dune which is covered in vegetation. There are some scattered rocky outcrops of volcanic origin including a number of rocky headlands along the park's 9 km of beach frontage.[1]