Goold Island National Park
Protected area in Queensland, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Goold Island is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1,250 km (780 mi) northwest of Brisbane. The island is close to the northern tip of Hinchinbrook Island off the coast from Cardwell in Rockingham Bay and is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
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Goold Island National Park Queensland | |
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Coordinates | 18°10′01″S 146°10′16″E |
Area | 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
Website | Goold Island National Park |
See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
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Covering 8.3 km2 (3.2 square miles) the island is located 17 km (10.6 mi) from shore. It is covered mostly with open eucalypt forest, rainforested gullies and semi permanent creek water.