Discovery Bay Marine National Park Victoria |
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IUCN category II (national park)
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Nearest town or city | Portland |
Coordinates | 38°21′S 141°22′E / 38.350°S 141.367°ECoordinates: 38°21′S 141°22′E / 38.350°S 141.367°E |
Established | 16 November 2002 |
Area | 27.7 km2 (10.7 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
Website | Discovery Bay Marine National Park |
See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
The Discovery Bay Marine National Park is a protected marine national park located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia The 2,770-hectare (6,800-acre) marine park is located near Portland, and extends along 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) of coastline on the western side of Cape Bridgewater, from Cape Duquesne to Blacks Beach, and offshore 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) to the limit of Victorian waters.
The Discovery Bay Coastal Park protects the adjacent coastline.