Marpa National Park
Appearance
Marpa National Park Queensland | |
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Nearest town or city | Coen |
Coordinates | 14°13′34″S 143°47′35″E / 14.22611°S 143.79306°E |
Established | 1989 |
Area | 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
Website | Marpa National Park |
See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Marpa is a national park at
traditional owners
, the Lama Lama people.
The national park was formerly known as Cliff Islands National Park. The alteration was part of new process where parks on the Cape York Peninsula are jointly managed between Aboriginal land trusts and the state government under the Cape York Peninsula Heritage Act 2007.[1]
It comprises three small sandstone islands. Ronganhu is positioned to the north, Errewerrpinha in the west and Olilu to the south.Green turtles nest on the beaches.[2]
Facilities
There are no roads, walking tracks or public facilities.[2] Camping is not permitted.
See also
References
- ^ "Joint management of Cape York Peninsula national parks". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "About Marpa National Park (CYPAL)". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
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