Yungaburra National Park

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Yungaburra National Park
Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
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Yungaburra National Park
Nearest town or city Yungaburra
Coordinates 17°17′16″S145°34′15″E / 17.28778°S 145.57083°E / -17.28778; 145.57083 Coordinates: 17°17′16″S145°34′15″E / 17.28778°S 145.57083°E / -17.28778; 145.57083
Established12 September 1953
Area0.055 km2 (0.021 sq mi)
Managing authorities Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
See also Protected areas of Queensland

The Yungaburra National Park is a national park on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia. [1]

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References

  1. Queensland Department of National Parks; Recreation; Sport and Racing (June 2013). Yungaburra and Curtain Fig national parks Management Statement 2013 (Report). State of Queensland.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)