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Korung National Park

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Korung National Park
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Korung National Park
LocationPerth metropolitan region, Western Australia
Nearest cityArmadale and Kalamunda
Coordinates32°3′29″S 116°6′20″E / 32.05806°S 116.10556°E / -32.05806; 116.10556
Area63.54 km2 (24.53 sq mi)
DesignationNational park
Designated2004
AdministratorParks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Korung National Park, formerly Pickering Brook National Park,[2] is a national park in Western Australia. It is located 26 kilometres south-east of Perth,[3] on edge of Darling Scarp overlooking the Swan Coastal Plain.

The park was designated in 2004.[1] It was formerly known as Pickering Brook National Park until 2008. It adjoins Midgegooroo National Park on the south.

Flora and fauna

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Western portions of the park lie in the Swan Coastal Plain bioregion. The portion of the park east of the Darling Scarp lies in the Jarrah Forest bioregion.[4]

Recreation

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There are numerous walk trails through the park. The Munda Biddi Trail, a 1000-kilometre bike trail, runs through the park.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b UNEP-WCMC (2022). Protected Area Profile for Korung from the World Database of Protected Areas. Accessed 8 May 2022. [1]
  2. ^ "New names for hills parks reflect Aboriginal heritage". Government of Western Australia. 7 August 2008. Archived from the original on 31 January 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Korung National Park". Parks and Wildlife Service, Government of Western Australia. Accessed 8 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Korung". DOPA Explorer. Accessed 8 May 2022
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