D'Entrecasteaux National Park
D'Entrecasteaux National Park is a national park in Western Australia, 315 kilometres (196 mi) south of Perth. The park is named after the French Admiral Bruni D'Entrecasteaux who was the first European to sight the area and name Point D'Entrecasteaux in 1792. The park received 168,497 visitors through 2008–2009.
| D'Entrecasteaux National Park Western Australia | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Near Long Point, D'Entrecasteaux National Park | |
D'Entrecasteaux National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Manjimup |
| Coordinates | 34°44′49″S 116°06′54″E |
| Established | 1980 |
| Area | 1,187.79 km2 (458.6 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Department of Environment and Conservation |
| Website | D'Entrecasteaux National Park |
| See also | List of protected areas of Western Australia |
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