Naree Budjong Djara National Park
| Naree Budjong Djara National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Naree Budjong Djara National Park | |
| Coordinates | 27°39′39″S 153°26′20″E / 27.6607°S 153.4390°E[1] |
| Established | 2011[1] |
| Area | 132.24 km2 (51.1 sq mi)[1] |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Naree Budjong Djara National Park is a national park on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia.[2] It contains the former Blue Lake National Park.[3]
History
The 5,240-hectare (12,900-acre) national park was announced on 27 March 2011 by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Environment minister Kate Jones.[4]
The name Naree Budjong Djara means My Mother Earth in the Qandamooka language.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Terrestrial Protected Areas of Queensland (refer 'Detailed List' tab )". CAPAD 2018. Australian Government, Department of the Environment and Energy. 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Naree Budjong Djara National Park". State of Queensland (Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing).
- ^ "Blue Lake National Park". Department of Environment and Science. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Premier declares first new national park on North Straddie". The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory: Media Statements. Queensland Government. 27 March 2011. Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.