Cape Hillsborough National Park
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| Cape Hillsborough National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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| View across Cape Hillsborough National Park's beach front and bay | |
| Nearest town/city | Mackay |
| Coordinates | 20°53′56″S 148°59′37″E / 20.89889°S 148.99361°E |
| Area | 10.22 km2 (3.95 sq mi) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Official site | Cape Hillsborough National Park |
Cape Hillsborough is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 837 km northwest of Brisbane. The park is a peninsula of volcanic origin, covered largely by rainforest; the maximum elevation is 267 m. The nearest major town is Mackay, about 40 km to the southeast.
On National Parks Day 2010 (Sunday, 28 March 2010) the Queensland State Government announced the addition of 204 hectares to the park.
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