Keppel Bay Islands National Park
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| Keppel Bay Islands National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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| Coordinates | 23°02′30″S 150°52′18″E / 23.04167°S 150.87167°ECoordinates: 23°02′30″S 150°52′18″E / 23.04167°S 150.87167°E |
| Area | 7.20 km2 (2.78 sq mi) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
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IUCN Category Ia (Strict Nature Reserve)
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| Coordinates | 23°09′39″S 151°04′30″E / 23.16083°S 151.075°E |
| Area | 1.04 km2 (0.40 sq mi) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
Keppel Bay Islands are part of both a national park and a scientific national park in Queensland, Australia, respectively 538 km and 518 km northwest of Brisbane. The islands are positioned in Keppel Bay, off the coast of Yeppoon and Emu Park on the Capricorn Coast. The largest island and a popular tourist attraction is Great Keppel Island.
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