Greater Hawke National Park Explained

Greater Hawke National Park
Type:	National park
Location:	South West region
Coords:	-34.5075°N 115.8703°W
Area:	14004hectare
Established:	2004
Administrator:	Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
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Greater Hawke National Park, also referred to as Hawke National Park, is a national park in the South West region of Western Australia, 342km (213miles) south of Perth. It is located in the Shire of Manjimup. To the south, it borders the much larger D'Entrecasteaux National Park.^{[1] [2]} It is located in the Warren bioregion.^[3]

Greater Hawke National Park was created in 2004 as Class A reserve No. 47878 with a size of 14004hectare by an act of parliament by the Parliament of Western Australia on 8 December 2004,^{[4] [5]} as one of 19 national parks proclaimed in the state that day.^[6]

The national park, on land whose traditional owners are the Bibulman people, is located in old growth forest and has two campsites.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: NationalMap . . nationalmap.gov.au . . 29 August 2023 .
2. Western Australia Road and 4WD Track Atlas . Hema . Maps . 2017 . . . 978-1-86500-732-8 . 101.
3. Web site: Terrestrial CAPAD 2022 WA summary . . www.dcceew.gov.au/ . . 30 August 2023.
4. Web site: Reserves (National Parks, Conservation Parks, Nature Reserves and Other Reserves) Bill 2004 . . www.parliament.wa.gov.au . . 29 August 2023.
5. Web site: Reserves (National Parks, Conservation Parks, Nature Reserves and Other Reserves) Act 2004 . . www.legislation.wa.gov.au . . 29 August 2023.
6. Web site: Australian Government - CAPAD 2014 - WA summary . . www.dcceew.gov.au/ . . 29 August 2023.
7. Web site: Hawke National Park . . exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au . . 29 August 2023 .