Park geography

Examining the island, coastal, and marine landscape features within this protected area

Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Kent Group National Park in Tasmania

This geographic profile details the physical scope and environmental structure of Kent Group National Park in Tasmania. The park covers 312.83 square kilometers, with a significant marine-to-land ratio defined by its island setting. Discover specific topographical data including named bays, bluffs, and peaks within the documented boundaries.

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Island national parkMarine reserveBass StraitTasmaniaTemperate marine ecosystems

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Remote Tasmanian islands and marine reserve in Bass Strait

Kent Group National Park

Kent Group National Park protects a collection of islands situated in Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania. The park encompasses both the terrestrial islands, covering approximately 23.74 square kilometers, and a surrounding marine reserve area of roughly 290 square kilometers, making it one of the larger protected marine environments in temperate Australia. Established in April 1971, the park represents a significant conservation effort to preserve the unique ecosystems of these isolated island landscapes and the productive waters that surround them. The islands themselves are characterized by rugged coastal terrain, heathlands, and forests adapted to the exposed maritime environment. The marine component of the park is particularly notable, influenced by the convergence of the East Australian Current and the cooler waters of Bass Strait, creating a biologically rich marine environment with high fish diversity. The park holds particular significance for its Aboriginal heritage, with archaeological evidence indicating continuous human occupation of the islands for thousands of years. Beyond its ecological importance, Kent Group National Park represents one of the more remote and lesser-visited protected areas in southeastern Australia, offering a distinctive island wilderness experience distinct from the mainland and larger Tasmanian national parks. The park's isolation has helped preserve both natural values and cultural heritage, making it a meaningful representative of Bass Strait island ecosystems.

Location: Australia
Park type: National park
Established: 1971
Area: 312.8 km²

Kent Group National Park Atlas

Location overview

Island and marine protected area status in Tasmania, Australia

Exploring the Geography of Kent Group National Park in Tasmania

Kent Group National Park is located within the regional territory of Tasmania in Australia. Geographic records classify the coastal reserve as an island park with marine protections.

Countries: Australia
Regions: Tasmania
Primary location: Tasmania
Geographic setting: Coastal · Island · Marine

Boundary and coordinates

Mapping terrestrial and marine limits across 312 square kilometers

Boundary Map and Geographic Limits of Kent Group National Park

Mapped boundary geometry provides essential spatial context for Kent Group National Park. Accompanying geographic records outline the 312 square kilometer division of land and marine zones alongside center coordinates.

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Boundary area: 314.1 km²
Boundary perimeter: 70.8 km
Northernmost point: 39.3851° S
Southernmost point: 39.5556° S
Easternmost point: 147.4472° E
Westernmost point: 147.1236° E
Geographic centre: 39.4658° S, 147.3203° E
North–south span: 18.9 km
East–west span: 27.8 km

Kent Group National Park

Terrain and natural features

Mapped islands, peaks, bays, and capes within the protected landscape

Kent Group National Park Terrain and Recorded Named Natural Features

Recorded natural features within Kent Group National Park include multiple named peaks, islands, bays, and capes. Structured feature cards detail individual names, types, and spatial relationships across the protected area.

Selected named natural features

Peaks

Barn Hill

Bays

Little Squally Cove

Islands

South West Isle

Capes

Beagle Point

Islands

Anvil Rock

Peaks

Flag Hill

147 m

Kent Group National Park Natural Features

Environmental setting

Explore recorded island, coastal, and marine habitat features

Kent Group National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting

Recorded classifications group island and coastal landforms with dominant marine water presence across the protected terrain. Linked categories connect physical setting attributes to corresponding atlas destinations.

Water: Water-dominated

Landscape features

Islands · Coast

Habitat types

Coastal habitat · Marine habitat

Park atlas

Trace the regional spread of island national parks and marine protected areas across Bass Strait.

Explore Other National Parks and Protected Areas Near Kent Group National Park

Continue your exploration beyond Kent Group National Park by browsing other national parks and protected areas across the broader Bass Strait region. Compare their unique island landscapes, marine environments, and conservation approaches to deepen your understanding of regional park geography.

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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

Beagle Commonwealth Marine Reserve Atlas

National parkAustralia

73 km away#2 closest

Northwest

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

Wilsons Promontory National Park Atlas

Marine protected areaAustralia

74 km away#3 closest

West

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

Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park Protected Area

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Strzelecki National Park: A National Park in Tasmania's Protected Landscape Atlas

Explore mapped park boundaries and regional terrain.

Strzelecki National Park represents a significant protected land entity within Tasmania, Australia. As a national park, it offers critical insights into the island state's diverse geography and landscape formations. This detailed view supports an atlas-based understanding, highlighting the park's mapped boundaries and its contribution to the structured exploration of Australia's protected areas. Discover the geographic characteristics and contextual importance of this Tasmanian natural landscape.

Area: 42.16 km²
Established: 1967
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Strzelecki National Park Geography

Marine protected areaAustralia

93 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Corner Inlet Marine National Park: Australian Protected Marine Landscape Atlas

Explore tidal wetlands and marine protected area geography.

Corner Inlet Marine National Park is a designated marine protected area in South Gippsland, Victoria, renowned for its ecological importance as part of a Ramsar-listed wetland. This park encompasses the waters and extensive intertidal zones of Corner Inlet, featuring vital seagrass beds and tidal marshes. Its protected status highlights its significance within Australia's marine park network, offering a clear example of coastal inlet conservation and regional landscape context for map-based exploration.

Area: 15.5 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Corner Inlet Marine National Park Protected Area

Marine protected areaAustralia

104 km away#6 closest

North

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

Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park protected area

National parkAustralia

118 km away#7 closest

Northwest

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

Tarra-Bulga National Park Protected Landscape

National parkAustralia

133 km away#8 closest

Northwest

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

Morwell National Park Protected Landscape

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Continue Exploring Kent Group National Park's Tasmanian Geography

Delve deeper into the mapped geography and protected landscape of Kent Group National Park. Understanding its regional context within Tasmania enriches your atlas exploration of Australia's protected areas, providing factual details on its geographic identity and ecological significance without travel advice.

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