Cape Arid National Park
Cape Arid National Park is a national park located in Western Australia, 731 kilometres (454 mi) southeast of Perth. The park is situated 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Esperance and lies on the shore of the south coast from the eastern end of the Recherche Archipelago.
| Cape Arid National Park Western Australia | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Yokinup Bay, Cape Arid | |
Cape Arid National Park | |
| Coordinates | 33°42′14″S 123°22′10″E |
| Population | 4 (SAL 2021) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Area | 2,794.46 km2 (1,078.9 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Department of Environment and Conservation |
| See also | List of protected areas of Western Australia |
The bay at its eastern side is Israelite Bay, a locality often mentioned in Bureau of Meteorology weather reports as a geographical marker. The western end is known as Duke of Orleans Bay. Its coastline is defined by Cape Arid, a bay called Sandy Bight and, further east, Cape Pasley.
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