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Gloucester Island National Park

Gloucester Island National Park
Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
Gloucester Island Allan Henderson.jpg
Gloucester Island
Gloucester Island National Park is located in Queensland
Gloucester Island National Park
Gloucester Island National Park
Nearest town or city Bowen
Coordinates 20°00′55″S 148°27′18″E / 20.01528°S 148.45500°E / -20.01528; 148.45500Coordinates: 20°00′55″S 148°27′18″E / 20.01528°S 148.45500°E / -20.01528; 148.45500
Established 1994
Area 29.60 km2 (11.43 sq mi)
Managing authorities Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
See also Protected areas of Queensland

Gloucester Island is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 950 km northwest of Brisbane. It is visible from the town of Bowen. The island was seen and erroneously named "Cape Gloucester" by British explorer James Cook in 1770. The name "Cape Gloucester" has been used informally for areas on or near Gloucester Island.



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