Eungella National Park
Eungella National Park (/ˈjʌŋɡɛlə/ YUNG-gel-ə; meaning "Land of the clouds") is a protected area in Queensland, Australia. It is on the Clarke Range at the end of the Pioneer Valley 80 km west of Mackay, and 858 km northwest of Brisbane. Eungella is noted for the national park which surrounds it. It is considered to be the longest continual stretch of sub-tropical rainforest in Australia. The original inhabitants are the Wirri people. The park is covered by dense rainforest and is known for its platypuses.
| Eungella National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Araluen Falls in Eungella National Park | |
Eungella National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Mackay |
| Coordinates | 20°51′41″S 148°39′52″E |
| Established | 1941 |
| Area | 517 km2 (199.6 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Eungella National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
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