Hasties Swamp National Park
Hasties Swamp is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1,371 km northwest of Brisbane. The swamp is located several kilometers south of the town of Atherton in Far North Queensland.[1] The main feature of the park is a seasonal wetland. Part of the swamp was first declared a national park on 5 April 1980.[2]
| Hasties Swamp National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
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  Hasties Swamp National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Atherton, Queensland |
| Coordinates | 17°18′01″S 145°28′27″E |
| Established | 5 April 1980 |
| Area | 57 ha (140.9 acres) |
| Visitation | (in 2012) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Hasties Swamp National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Habitat protected within the park supports up to 300 species of birds.[2] These include the sarus crane, pale-vented bush-hen and buff-banded rail.[1]
A bird hide provides viewing opportunities for visitors, including those using wheelchairs.[3]
See also
References
- Thomas, Richard; Sarah Thomas; David Andrew; Alan McBride (2011). The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia. Csiro Publishing. p. 96. ISBN 0643102264. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- Nature, culture and history Archived 9 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 27 April 2012. Retrieved on 5 January 2012.
- "Hasties Swamp National Park". Queensland Holidays. Tourism and Events Queensland. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
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