Gloucester Island National Park
Gloucester Island is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 950 km northwest of Brisbane. It is visible from the town of Bowen. The island was seen and erroneously named "Cape Gloucester" by British explorer James Cook in 1770. The name "Cape Gloucester" has been used informally for areas on or near Gloucester Island.
| Gloucester Island National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Gloucester Island | |
Gloucester Island National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Bowen |
| Coordinates | 20°00′55″S 148°27′18″E |
| Established | 1994 |
| Area | 29.60 km2 (11.43 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Bird watching is topical from October to April, when thousands of migrating birds can be seen, especially waders. The average altitude of the terrain is 34 metres.
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