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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