Arkaroola Protection Area

Arkaroola Protection Area is a protected area located about 600 km (370 mi) north of the Adelaide city centre in the Australian state of South Australia. It was established in 2012 by the Arkaroola Protection Act 2012 "to provide for the proper management and care of the area; and to prohibit mining activities in the area". The protection area is reported as satisfying the definition of a "category II National Park".

This article is about the protected area in South Australia. For the associated pastoral lease and wilderness sanctuary, see Arkaroola.

Arkaroola Protection Area
South Australia
IUCN category II (national park)
Arkaroola Protection Area
Nearest town or cityArkaroola
Coordinates30°18′42″S 139°20′10″E
Established26 April 2012 (2012-04-26)
Area590 km2 (227.8 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesDepartment for Environment and Water
WebsiteArkaroola Protection Area
See alsoProtected areas of South Australia
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