Hann Tableland National Park
Hann Tableland is a national park in Far North Queensland (Australia), 1,436 km northwest of Brisbane. It is located in the northern section of Paddys Green, a locality in the Tablelands Region local government area. It was first set aside as national park in 1989 and nearly doubled in size with an expansion in 2004.[1]
Hann Tableland National Park Queensland | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Hann Tableland National Park | |
Nearest town or city | Mareeba |
Coordinates | 16°47′54″S 145°09′03″E |
Established | 1989 |
Area | 108.2 km2 (41.8 sq mi)[1] |
Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
The park is located within the Einasleigh Uplands bioregion and the Mitchell River water catchment area.[2]
The national park was established to conserve the forests of the Hann Tableland mountain range.[1] Three rare or threatened plant species have been identified within the Hann Tableland National Park.[2] It lacks visitor facilities with the exception of the Bicentennial National Trail.[1]
See also
- Protected areas of Queensland (Australia)
References
- "Hann Tableland National Park Management Statement 2013" (PDF). Department of National Parks, Sport, Recreation and Racing. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- "Hann Tableland National Park". WetlandInfo. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
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