Cape Range National Park

Coordinates: 22°07′24″S 113°55′14″E / 22.12333°S 113.92056°E / -22.12333; 113.92056
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Cape Range National Park
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
WebsiteCape Range National Park
See alsoList of protected areas of
Western Australia

Cape Range National Park is a national park in the

Ningaloo Reef. The area resulted from a gradual uplifting from the sea floor followed by fluctuating sea levels, wind and water erosion that have slowly eroded the range and plain leaving behind a range of rugged limestone
, deep canyons and pristine beaches.

Overview

The Cape is the only elevated plateau composed of limestone on the North West Coast. The range has plateaus to an elevation of 314 metres (1,030 ft) and forms the backbone of the peninsula which extends as far as North West Cape.[3]

Yardie Creek, a spectacular

sandbar, is located within the park.[4]

Over 700 caves are located within the park and it is probable that many others remain undiscovered. Over 630 species of wildflower are found within the park, that generally bloom toward the end of winter, including the bird flower and the desert sturt pea.[5]

The area was under

ornithologist Thomas Carter including Yardie Creek and Ningaloo Station. Carter was the first settler in the area and established a pastoral station in 1889.[6] The area was declared a national park in 1964, the off-shore area, Ningaloo Marine Park, was declared in 1987.[7]

An abundance of flora and fauna are found within the park. Flora species include

euros, 100 different species of bird and 80 species of reptile.[9]

  • An old WWII radar tower with the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse behind
    An old WWII radar tower with the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse behind
  • The Vlamingh Head Lighthouse at dusk
    The Vlamingh Head Lighthouse at dusk
  • Beach in Cape Range
    Beach in Cape Range
  • One of the countless termite hills
    One of the countless termite hills
  • Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Reef from the air.
    Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Reef from the air.

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cape Range National Park (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ISSN 1835-114X. Archived from the original
    on 11 January 2011.
  3. ^ "Department of Environment and Conservation - Parkfinder". 2008. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
  4. ^ "Australian National Parks". 2008. Archived from the original on 4 December 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2010.
  5. ^ "Exmouth Visitor Centre -Cape Range National Park". 2008. Retrieved 2 May 2010.
  6. ^ "The Olde Swan Barracks - Exmouth and the Ningaloo Reef". 2008. Archived from the original on 25 September 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
  7. ^ "Shire of Exmouth". 2007. Archived from the original on 9 October 2009. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
  8. ^ "Cape Range National Park Information - Maps, photos and things to do". 5 August 2010. Archived from the original on 5 August 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Cape Range National Park Information". 2010. Archived from the original on 5 August 2010. Retrieved 4 May 2010.

External links

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