Errk Oykangand National Park Explained
| Type: | protected |
| Errk Oykangand National Park |
| State: | qld |
| Iucn Category: | II |
| Coordinates: | -15.4694°N 142.0853°W |
| Relief: | yes |
| Nearest Town Or City: | Normanton |
| Area: | 371 |
| Established: | 1977 |
| Managing Authorities: | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
Errk Oykangand (formerly known as Mitchell-Alice Rivers until 2009) is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1748 km northwest of Brisbane.[1] [2] Today, this protected area is jointly managed by the Queensland government and the traditional Aboriginal owners, the Kunjen and Oykangand People.[3]
The park has a tropical climate and temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius all year round.[4]
Wildlife
214 species of animals have been recorded in the park, of which 2 are endangered and 211 species of plants.[5]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2021-12-08. Outdoor location reports and tips. 2020-03-25. Camping closures for Easter 2020 in Queensland. Bush and Beach Fishing. en.
- Web site: 2021-12-08. Kimberley. Vlasic. 2021-09-13. Land returned to Kowanyama people after 17 years. The Cairns Post. en.
- Web site: ENS . 2009-10-26 . Queensland National Park Handed Back to Aboriginal Owners . 2022-03-31 . en-US.
- Web site: 2012-07-18 . Visiting safely Errk Oykangand National Park (CYPAL) . 2022-03-30 . Parks and forests Department of Environment and Science, Queensland . en-AU.
- Web site: Errk Oykangand National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) — facts and maps . 2022-03-31 . wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au . en-AU.
