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Structured Geographic Profile of Corner Inlet Marine National Park in Australia

Examine the technical geography and physical boundaries of Corner Inlet Marine National Park, a marine protected area situated in Australia. This data profile presents the 15.5 square kilometer extent, coastal and wetland environments, and localized natural features including bays, beaches, and island landforms within the Bass Strait.

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Ramsar-listed marine protected area in South Gippsland, Victoria

Corner Inlet Marine National Park

Corner Inlet Marine National Park is a marine protected area located in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The park encompasses approximately 1,550 hectares of marine and coastal environments centered around Corner Inlet, a significant coastal inlet system situated roughly 200 kilometres southeast of Melbourne. As a marine national park under IUCN category II, it forms part of a broader network of protected areas along Victoria's coastline and is integrally linked to the adjacent Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park. The park protects a diverse range of marine and wetland habitats that support ecological communities typical of temperate southern Australian waters.

Location
Australia
Park type
Marine protected area
Established
2002
Area
15.5 km²
Corner Inlet Marine National Park Protected Area
Location overview

National coastal and marine conservation territory of Australia

Geographic Profile of Corner Inlet Marine National Park in Australia

Corner Inlet Marine National Park is situated within the sovereign coastal waters of Australia. Designated as a strictly marine and coastal reserve, the protected area operates under Australian national jurisdiction.
Countries
Australia
Primary location
Australia
Geographic setting
Coastal · Marine
Boundary and coordinates

Map the protected waters covering 15.5 square kilometers of marine area.

Geographic Boundary and Spatial Extent of Corner Inlet Marine National Park

The mapped spatial boundary reveals how Corner Inlet Marine National Park sits within the coastal landscape. Companion geographic data outlines the estimated area, center coordinates, and latitudinal span of the protected zone.
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Boundary area
14.1 km²
Boundary perimeter
30.1 km
Northernmost point
38.7841° S
Southernmost point
38.8605° S
Easternmost point
146.4382° E
Westernmost point
146.3692° E
Geographic centre
38.8203° S, 146.4014° E
North–south span
8.5 km
East–west span
6 km
Corner Inlet Marine National Park
Terrain and natural features

Explore lowland terrain classifications and mapped natural features within the park

Corner Inlet Marine National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Corner Inlet Marine National Park features recorded lowland terrain classifications alongside specific streams, bays, islands, wetlands, beaches, and straits. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for each recorded entity.

Selected named natural features

Streams

Chinaman Creek

Bays

Shallow Bight

Islands

Bennison Island

Wetlands

Chinaman Swamp

Bays

Freshwater Cove

Beaches

Chinaman Long Beach

Environmental setting

Temperate climate zones, marine waters, and lowland coastal wetlands

Corner Inlet Marine National Park Environmental and Habitat Classifications

Recorded habitat types and landscape features serve as complementary lenses for reading the physical setting of Corner Inlet Marine National Park. Stored environmental categories connect directly to related protected area destinations across the regional atlas.
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Water
Major water bodies

Landscape features

Coast · Wetland

Habitat types

Wetland · Coastal habitat · Marine habitat

Park atlas

Browse marine and coastal protected areas, tracing regional park geography across Victoria, Australia.

Explore Nearby National Parks and Protected Areas Surrounding Corner Inlet Marine National Park

Continue exploration from Corner Inlet Marine National Park by browsing nearby national parks, marine protected areas, and coastal wetlands within Victoria's South Gippsland region. Explore this geographic compilation to compare adjacent conservation landscapes and understand their interconnected role within Australia's broader protected area network.
National parkAustralia
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

South

Wilsons Promontory National Park: Southernmost Australian National Park with Granite Landscapes and Rainforests

Mapped geography of a dramatic coastal and wilderness park.

Wilsons Promontory National Park, situated at Australia's southern mainland extremity, represents a significant protected landscape. The park's geography is defined by ancient granite formations, creating dramatic peaks and headlands that meet the Bass Strait. Within its boundaries, diverse ecosystems flourish, including rare temperate rainforests and heathy woodlands. This page provides detailed geographic context and atlas-style discovery for this iconic protected area.

Area
505 km²
Established
1898
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
Marine protected areaAustralia
21 km away#2 closest

South

Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park: Australia's Southern Marine Protected Landscape

Explore mapped boundaries and island ecosystems at the edge of Bass Strait.

Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, a 15,500-hectare marine protected area in Victoria, Australia, offers unique atlas exploration of its coastal and island geography. The park's waters surround the Glennie and Anser island groups, showcasing a complex marine terrain where Bass Strait transitions into the Southern Ocean. It complements the adjacent terrestrial national park, creating a comprehensive protected landscape vital for marine biodiversity and regional geographic context. Discover its mapped marine environment and ecologically significant island habitats.

Area
155 km²
Established
2003
IUCN
II
Scope
Marine
Marine protected areaVictoria
29 km away#3 closest

Southeast

Beagle Commonwealth Marine Reserve: Mapping Bass Strait and Victorian Marine Protected Areas

Submerged continental shelf and Bassian Plain geography

The Beagle Commonwealth Marine Reserve protects nearly 3,000 square kilometres of the Bass Strait seabed. This site offers deep insight into the region's submerged landscape history, featuring geological remnants of the ancient Bassian Plain and a series of rugged island archipelagos that frame this temperate marine environment.

Area
2,928 km²
Established
2007
IUCN
VI
Relief
Lowland
National parkAustralia
37 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Tarra-Bulga National Park: Ancient Mountain Ash Forest Protected Landscape in Victoria

Explore mapped fern gullies and temperate rainforest ecosystems.

Tarra-Bulga National Park is a protected national park in Victoria, Australia, renowned for its spectacular old-growth mountain ash forests and lush fern gullies. This significant fragment of temperate rainforest offers a unique window into the region's natural heritage and geographic past. Discover the mapped landscape character, including towering trees and vibrant undergrowth, making it a key destination for protected-area exploration.

Area
15.22 km²
Established
1986
IUCN
II
Visitors
80K annual
National parkAustralia
45 km away#5 closest

North

Morwell National Park: Protected Landscape Diversity in Victoria's Strzelecki Ranges

Explore the mapped terrain and unique forest ecosystems.

Morwell National Park, an Australian national park in the Strzelecki Ranges, is celebrated for its extraordinary plant and animal diversity within a concentrated area. The park preserves critical wet sclerophyll forests and delicate temperate rainforest pockets within deep gullies, offering a distinct landscape character. Its establishment reflects a significant community-driven conservation effort, making it a valuable site for understanding regional protected-area geography and landscape richness.

Area
5.65 km²
Established
1966
IUCN
III
Relief
Highland
National parkAustralia
61 km away#6 closest

West

Bunurong Marine National Park: Protected Marine Area with Diverse Reefs and Coastal Landscapes

Explore unique rock formations and rich marine biodiversity off Victoria's coast.

Bunurong Marine National Park in Victoria, Australia, is a designated national park safeguarding remarkable marine ecosystems. Its protected geography features striking coastal features like Eagles Nest and a wealth of subtidal and intertidal rocky reefs teeming with life. This area is renowned for its high marine invertebrate diversity, significant fossil sites such as the Cape Paterson Claw discovery, and provides exceptional opportunities for mapped landscape exploration of its underwater terrains.

Area
21 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
II
Visitors
250K annual
Marine protected areaAustralia
74 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park: Victoria's Coastal Marine Protected Area

Mapped boundaries and temperate marine landscape context.

Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park represents a significant commitment to marine conservation along the eastern Victorian coast. This protected area safeguards the underwater ecosystems adjacent to the celebrated Ninety Mile Beach, a nearly 100-kilometer stretch of continuous sandy shoreline. Its establishment in 2002 preserves the marine biodiversity and coastal landscape character of this region, forming an integral part of Victoria's network of protected coastal environments and offering a distinct view of Australia's marine geography.

Area
27.5 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
II
Scope
Marine
National parkAustralia
90 km away#8 closest

Northwest

French Island National Park: Protected Island National Park with Coastal Wetland Habitats

Explore mapped boundaries and diverse terrain of this unique park.

French Island National Park preserves a vital island ecosystem in Victoria, Australia, featuring extensive mangrove forests, salt marshes, and open woodland. As one of Australia's most accessible island national parks, it offers a distinctive wilderness experience primarily reached by boat, showcasing coastal conservation and unique wetland habitats. The park's geography is defined by its low-lying terrain and tidal influences, creating a rich environment for mapped landscape exploration.

Area
111 km²
Established
1998
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
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Continue Exploring Corner Inlet Marine National Park's Protected Landscape and Geography

Delve deeper into the mapped protected area of Corner Inlet Marine National Park to understand its unique coastal wetland geography and ecological role. This exploration provides essential context for appreciating the park's place within Australia's network of marine protected areas and natural landscapes. Understand the mapped boundaries and tidal dynamics that define this significant Ramsar site and its contribution to regional conservation.