Poona National Park
Queensland
Poona National Park is located in Queensland
Poona National Park
Poona National Park
Nearest town or cityMaryborough
Coordinates25°35′20″S 152°49′22″E / 25.58889°S 152.82278°E / -25.58889; 152.82278
Established1991
Area5,368 ha (20.73 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
See alsoProtected areas of Queensland

Poona National Park is located in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] It is a wildlife refuge with some endangered trees and animals.[2]

Geography

The national park occupies the central and eastern parts of the locality of Boonooroo Plains and the northern part of Boonooroo.[3] It is 210 km north of Brisbane and 6 km southeast from Maryborough. It is a wildlife refuge with some endangered trees and animals.[2]

Facilities

Mostly marshy and forested between rivers and the sea, this area has no designated walking trails.[4] However, the park still permits fishing in a designated area at Kalah Creek, and encourages small nature-based activities such as photography. Camping is not allowed in the park.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Poona National Park – national park in the Fraser Coast Region (entry 39609)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b Poona National Park Fraser Coast Tourism information.
  3. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b Poona National Park. Department of Environment and Science. Retrieved 6 December 2019.


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