Naree Budjong Djara National Park Explained

Type:protected
Naree Budjong Djara National Park
State:qld
Iucn Category:ii
Iucn Ref:[1]
Coordinates:-27.6607°N 153.439°W
Pushpin Label Position:left
Area:132.24
Established:2011
Managing Authorities:Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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 5240abbr=NaNabbr= 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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Terrestrial Protected Areas of Queensland (refer 'Detailed List' tab) . CAPAD 2018. Australian Government, Department of the Environment and Energy . 24 Oct 2019. 2018.
  2. Web site: Naree Budjong Djara National Park. State of Queensland (Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing).
  3. Web site: Blue Lake National Park. 22 June 2012. Department of Environment and Science. en-AU. 2019-10-23.
  4. Web site: Premier declares first new national park on North Straddie. 27 March 2011. The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory: Media Statements. Queensland Government. en-AU. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191023080001/http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/Id/74152. 2019-10-23. 2019-10-23.