Two Islands National Park
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| Two Islands National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Two Islands National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Cooktown |
| Coordinates | 15°01′19″S 145°26′34″E / 15.02194°S 145.44278°ECoordinates: 15°01′19″S 145°26′34″E / 15.02194°S 145.44278°E |
| Established | 1939 |
| Area | 15 hectares (37 acres) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Two Islands National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Two Islands and Two Islands Reef are part of the Three Islands Group National Park in Far North Queensland, Australia, in the Coral Sea, 1,590 km (990 mi) northwest of Brisbane, about 50 km (31 mi) north-northeast of Cooktown, 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast of Cape Flattery, and 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Three Islands and Three Islands Reef.
The islands are located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and are important and protected seabird nesting sites.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- Map, nprsr.qld.gov.au
- About Three Islands Group, nprsr.qld.gov.au
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