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'''Kalbarri''' is a national park in [[Western Australia]] ([[Australia]]) of 1830.04 km², located 485 [[kilometre|km]] north of [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]]. The major geographical features of the park include the Murchison River gorge which runs for nearly 80 kilometres on the lower reaches of the [[Murchison River]]. Spectacular coastal cliffs are located on the coast near the mouth of the Murchison River and the town of [[Kalbarri, Western Australia|Kalbarri]]. |
'''Kalbarri''' is a national park in [[Western Australia]] ([[Australia]]) of 1830.04 km², located 485 [[kilometre|km]] north of [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]]. The major geographical features of the park include the Murchison River gorge which runs for nearly 80 kilometres on the lower reaches of the [[Murchison River]]. Spectacular coastal cliffs are located on the coast near the mouth of the Murchison River and the town of [[Kalbarri, Western Australia|Kalbarri]]. |
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adam months. Twenty-one plant species are found only in the coastal cliff tops and gorge country predominantly in the National Park. One of the best known local plants is the [[Kalbarri catspaw]], a small yellow or red plant that is usually seen on recently burnt country from August to September. Several orchids can only be seen in and near the park, including the Kalbarri spider orchid and the Murchison hammer orchid. |
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Activities in the park include horse riding, hiking, swimming, canoeing, and rafting. From Kalbarri there are scenic cruises up the Murchison river. |
Activities in the park include horse riding, hiking, swimming, canoeing, and rafting. From Kalbarri there are scenic cruises up the Murchison river. |
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Revision as of 14:58, 4 January 2007
Kalbarri is a national park in Western Australia (Australia) of 1830.04 km², located 485 km north of Perth. The major geographical features of the park include the Murchison River gorge which runs for nearly 80 kilometres on the lower reaches of the Murchison River. Spectacular coastal cliffs are located on the coast near the mouth of the Murchison River and the town of Kalbarri.
adam months. Twenty-one plant species are found only in the coastal cliff tops and gorge country predominantly in the National Park. One of the best known local plants is the Kalbarri catspaw, a small yellow or red plant that is usually seen on recently burnt country from August to September. Several orchids can only be seen in and near the park, including the Kalbarri spider orchid and the Murchison hammer orchid.
Activities in the park include horse riding, hiking, swimming, canoeing, and rafting. From Kalbarri there are scenic cruises up the Murchison river.
Fact sheet
- Area: 1830 km²
- Coordinates: 27°47′05″S 114°14′45″E / 27.78472°S 114.24583°E
- Date of establishment: 1963
- Managing authorities: Department of Conservation and Land Management
- IUCN category: II
Gallery
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'Nature's Window' -
Murchison River gorge -
'Island Rock' -
'Natural Bridge'
See also
External links
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