Rocky Cape National Park
Rocky Cape National Park is a national park on the North West Coast of Tasmania, Australia. It is located at a geographical headland and surrounds the town of Sisters Beach. It is located approximately 365 km by car northwest of State Capital Hobart.
| Rocky Cape National Park Tasmania | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
 Rocky Cape, 2009 | |
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| Nearest town or city | Burnie |
| Coordinates | 40°53′59″S 145°32′9″E |
| Established | 1967 |
| Area | 30.64 km2 (11.8 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Rocky Cape National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Tasmania |
Evidence of Aboriginal occupation dating from 8000 years ago was found by Rhys Jones in the 1960s. The Rocky Cape Lighthouse was erected in 1968.
See also
- Protected areas of Tasmania (Australia)
External links
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