Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Range is a national park located between Ingham and Townsville, in north Queensland, Australia. The park is 1188 km north of Brisbane.

Paluma Range National Park
Queensland
Paluma Range National Park is located in Queensland
Paluma Range National Park
Paluma Range National Park
Nearest town or cityTownsville
Coordinates18°52′18″S 146°07′30″E / 18.87167°S 146.12500°E / -18.87167; 146.12500
Established1994
Area172 km2 (66.4 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsitePaluma Range National Park
See alsoProtected areas of Queensland

Geography

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The park contains the Jourama Falls, Crystal Creek and Lake Paluma.

Ecology

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Most of it lies within the Paluma Important Bird Area (IBA), so identified by BirdLife International because it is a southern outlier for many species and contains a significant population of the vulnerable southern cassowary.[1]

History

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On National Parks Day 2010 (Sunday, 28 March 2010), the Queensland State Government announced the addition of 6,510 hectares to the Paluma Range National Park.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "IBA: Paluma". Birdata. Birds Australia. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
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