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Detailed Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park

This geographic profile details the physical dimensions and environmental characteristics of Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park in Queensland, Australia. The data covers the 4.47 square kilometer land area, identifies lowland relief patterns, and documents associated hydrologic features such as Palm Creek and Eleanor Creek. Users can examine the mapped boundary geometry and complex coastal wetland landscape distribution within this protected region.

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Coastal wetland sanctuary protecting vital fish spawning grounds on Queensland's northern shore

Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park

Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park is a compact coastal protected area in northern Queensland, Australia, situated at Halifax Bay approximately 1,179 kilometres northwest of Brisbane. The park encompasses intertidal wetland habitats and shallow marine environments along the bay's shoreline, representing a significant example of tropical coastal wetland ecosystem in the region. Established in 1994 under Queensland's protected area framework, the park is managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and designated as an IUCN Category II protected area. The park's ecological significance stems from its role as a critical spawning and nursery habitat for numerous commercially and ecologically important fish species, making it a valuable site for marine conservation in the broader Great Barrier Reef region.

Location
Australia
Park type
National park
Established
1994
Area
4.5 km²
Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park Protected Area
Location overview

Regional mapping within Queensland and the nation of Australia

Geographic Location of Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park

Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park is situated within the state of Queensland in Australia. Regional records confirm its status as a non-transboundary reserve with no island terrain.
Countries
Australia
Regions
Queensland
Primary location
Queensland
Boundary and coordinates

Exploring the spatial extent and 4.47 square kilometer protected area

Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Scope

Mapped boundary geometry displays the spatial layout and protected limits of the regional terrain. Accompanying geographic metrics detail the 4.47 square kilometer area, estimated perimeter, and central coordinates.
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Boundary area
49.4 km²
Boundary perimeter
255.5 km
Northernmost point
18.7202° S
Southernmost point
18.9034° S
Easternmost point
146.2885° E
Westernmost point
146.2282° E
Geographic centre
18.8199° S, 146.262° E
North–south span
20.3 km
East–west span
6.4 km
Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park
Terrain and natural features

Lowland landscape classification and recorded hydrological features

Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

This protected area features a recorded lowland relief classification along with multiple associated streams and coastal features. Linked feature cards supply official names, types, and spatial relationships for each recorded entity.

Selected named natural features

Streams

Palm Creek

Streams

Gap Creek

Streams

Eleanor Creek

Streams

Orient Creek

Peninsulas

Cape York Peninsula

Streams

Trebonne Creek

Environmental setting

Wetland, coastal, and marine classifications defining lowland terrain.

Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park Environmental Setting and Physical Geography

Stored landscape features, habitat types, and relief categories provide structured ways to interpret the physical setting of Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park. Recorded classifications link directly to relevant atlas destinations for broader regional exploration.
Relief
Lowland
Water
Major water bodies

Landscape features

Wetland · Islands · Coast

Habitat types

Wetland · Coastal habitat · Marine habitat

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A wide watercolor illustration showing green hills in the distance, a body of shallow water with pink and green patches, and foreground vegetation including green grasses and pink coral-like structures.
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Area
343,966 km²
Established
1975
Climate
Tropical
Scope
Marine
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Area
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Established
1994
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Area
1,538 km²
Established
1994
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Tropical
National parkQueensland
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Area
13 km²
Established
1960
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
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Area
399 km²
Established
1932
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Explore mapped landscape and regional geographic context.

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Area
8.3 km²
IUCN
II
Climate
Tropical
Access
Moderate access
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Explore mapped protected lands and tropical rainforest island ecology.

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Area
0.9 km²
Established
1994
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
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Continue Exploring Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park's Geographic and Landscape Context

Deepen your understanding of Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park by tracing its mapped protected boundaries and appreciating its role within Queensland's broader coastal geography. This national park is a key site for comprehending tropical wetland ecosystems and their importance for marine life, offering valuable insights for regional atlas exploration and landscape context.