Annan River National Park
Annan River National Park (also known as Yuku Baja-Mulika) is a national park on Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Australia. The Annan River from which the park gets its name, marks the northern and western extent of the park. To the east of the park is Walker Bay in the Coral Sea. The park was gazetted in 2006.
| Annan River National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Annan River National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Cooktown |
| Coordinates | 15°33′29″S 145°12′52″E |
| Established | 2006 |
| Area | 86.9 km2 (33.6 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
It was created to preserve the diversity of lowland vegetation types in the area. These include marine wetlands, eucalypt woodlands and the semi-evergreen vine thickets of the Dowling Range. It also protects places and species of cultural significance to the tradition owners.
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