Hasties Swamp National Park Explained

Type:protected
Hasties Swamp National Park
State:qld
Iucn Category:II
Coordinates:-17.3003°N 145.4742°W
Relief:yes
Nearest Town Or City:Atherton, Queensland
Area:571NaN1
Established:5 April 1980
Visitation Year:2012
Managing Authorities:Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Url:www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/hasties-swamp/index.html

Hasties Swamp is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1,371 km northwest of Brisbane. The swamp is located several kilometres south of the town of Atherton in Far North Queensland.[1] The main feature of the park is a seasonal wetland. Part of the swamp was first declared a national park on 5 April 1980.

Habitat protected within the park supports up to 300 species of birds.[2] These include the sarus crane, pale-vented bush-hen and buff-banded rail.[1]

A bird hide provides viewing opportunities for visitors, including those using wheelchairs.[3]

The wetland is surrounded by open eucalypt forest.[4] The average elevation of the terrain is 826 metres.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Thomas, Richard . The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia . Sarah Thomas . David Andrew . Alan McBride . 2011 . Csiro Publishing . 0643102264 . 96 . 5 January 2013 .
  2. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/hasties-swamp/culture.html Nature, culture and history
  3. Web site: Hasties Swamp National Park . Queensland Holidays . Tourism and Events Queensland . 5 January 2013 .
  4. Web site: 2007-05-14 . About Hasties Swamp National Park . 2022-06-01 . Parks and forests Department of Environment and Science, Queensland . en-AU.
  5. Web site: Hasties Swamp National Park topographic map, elevation, relief . 2022-06-01 . topographic-map.com . en.