West Hill National Park

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West Hill National Park
Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
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West Hill National Park
Coordinates 21°49′49″S149°29′10″E / 21.83028°S 149.48611°E / -21.83028; 149.48611 Coordinates: 21°49′49″S149°29′10″E / 21.83028°S 149.48611°E / -21.83028; 149.48611
Established1971
Area10.80 km2 (4.17 sq mi)
Managing authorities Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
See also Protected areas of Queensland

West Hill is a national park in Carmila, Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. [1]

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Geography

The park is 722 km (449 mi) northwest of Brisbane.

See also

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References

  1. "West Hill National Park - Isaac Region (entry 37055)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 31 October 2017.