Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park

Summary

Halifax Bay Wetlands is a national park at Halifax Bay in Queensland, Australia, 1179 km northwest of Brisbane.

Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park
Queensland
Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park is located in Queensland
Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park
Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park
Coordinates18°52′03″S 146°16′08″E / 18.86750°S 146.26889°E / -18.86750; 146.26889
Established1994
Area4.47 km2 (1.73 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteHalifax Bay Wetlands National Park
See alsoProtected areas of Queensland

The one island in the park is Pandora Reef.[1] This place is known as a spawning ground for many species of fish, such as barramundi, mangrove jack, grunter and salmon.[2]

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References edit

  1. ^ "Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), Detailed maps, MPZ8 - Townsville". Australian Government, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. 24 April 2006. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  2. ^ "Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park". Parks and forests | Department of Environment and Science, Queensland. 22 October 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2022.