Poona National Park is located in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] It is a wildlife refuge with some endangered trees and animals.[2]
| Poona National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Poona National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Maryborough |
| Coordinates | 25°35′20″S 152°49′22″E / 25.58889°S 152.82278°E |
| Established | 1991 |
| Area | 5,368 ha (20.73 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Geography
editThe national park occupies the central and eastern parts of the locality of Boonooroo Plains and the northern part of Boonooroo.[3] It is 210 km north of Brisbane and 6 km southeast from Maryborough. It is a wildlife refuge with some endangered trees and animals.[2]
Facilities
editMostly marshy and forested between rivers and the sea, this area has no designated walking trails.[4] However, the park still permits fishing in a designated area at Kalah Creek, and encourages small nature-based activities such as photography. Camping is not allowed in the park.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Poona National Park – national park in the Fraser Coast Region (entry 39609)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ a b Poona National Park Fraser Coast Tourism information.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ a b Poona National Park. Department of Environment and Science. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
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