Two Islands National Park

Two Islands and Two Islands Reef are part of the Three Islands Group National Park in Far North Queensland, Australia, in the Coral Sea, 1,590 km (990 mi) northwest of Brisbane, about 50 km (31 mi) north-northeast of Cooktown, 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast of Cape Flattery, and 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Three Islands and Three Islands Reef.

Two Islands National Park
Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
Two Islands National Park
Nearest town or cityCooktown
Coordinates15°01′19″S 145°26′34″E
Established1939
Area15 hectares (37 acres)
Managing authoritiesQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteTwo Islands National Park
See alsoProtected areas of Queensland

The islands are located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and are important and protected seabird nesting sites.

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