French Island National Park
The French Island National Park is a national park located in the Greater Melbourne region of Victoria, Australia. The 11,100-hectare (27,000-acre) national park is 61 kilometres (38 mi) southeast of Melbourne on French Island within Western Port and accessible only via water.
| French Island National Park Victoria | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Former cataphote for maritime navigation, French Island National Park, November 2017 | |
French Island National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Melbourne |
| Coordinates | 38°19′51″S 145°23′18″E |
| Established | 28 June 1998 |
| Area | 111 km2 (42.9 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
| Website | French Island National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
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