Naree Budjong Djara National Park

Naree Budjong Djara National Park
Queensland
Naree Budjong Djara National Park is located in Queensland
Naree Budjong Djara National Park
Naree Budjong Djara National Park
Coordinates27°39′39″S 153°26′20″E / 27.6607°S 153.4390°E / -27.6607; 153.4390[1]
Established2011[1]
Area132.24 km2 (51.1 sq mi)[1]
Managing authoritiesQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
See alsoProtected areas of Queensland

Naree Budjong Djara National Park is a national park on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia.[2] It contains the former Blue Lake National Park.[3]

History

The 5,240-hectare (12,900-acre) national park was announced on 27 March 2011 by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Environment minister Kate Jones.[4]

The name Naree Budjong Djara means My Mother Earth in the Qandamooka language.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Terrestrial Protected Areas of Queensland (refer 'Detailed List' tab )". CAPAD 2018. Australian Government, Department of the Environment and Energy. 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Naree Budjong Djara National Park". State of Queensland (Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing).
  3. ^ "Blue Lake National Park". Department of Environment and Science. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Premier declares first new national park on North Straddie". The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory: Media Statements. Queensland Government. 27 March 2011. Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.


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