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Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Croajingolong National Park

Explore the geographic framework of Croajingolong National Park, an 883.55 square kilometer protected area in Australia. This profile details the park boundary, including coastal cliffs and dunes, alongside internal features such as Mount Everard, Genoa Peak, and the diverse river systems that characterize this temperate landscape.

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Coastal wildernessWorld Biosphere ReserveVictoria national parksHeathland ecosystemsWilderness coast

Victoria's remote coastal wilderness on the Tasman Sea

Croajingolong National Park

Croajingolong National Park is a vast coastal protected area spanning approximately 88,355 hectares along the easternmost coastline of Victoria, Australia. The park occupies a linear strip of wilderness bordering the Tasman Sea, extending roughly 80 kilometers in length between the Bemm River in the west and the township of Mallacoota in the east. Derived from the Krauatungalung Aboriginal language, the name Croajingolong translates to "belonging to the east," reflecting the park's position as one of Victoria's most easterly coastal landscapes. The park forms part of one of only twelve World Biosphere Reserves in Australia, recognized by UNESCO in 1977 for its exceptional ecological significance and sustainable management of diverse ecosystems, habitats, and genetic resources. The protected area encompasses a remarkable variety of coastal environments including rocky headlands, sweeping sandy beaches, coastal dunes, freshwater rivers, and dense heathland, creating a wilderness landscape of substantial natural beauty and scientific value.

Location
Australia
Park type
National park
Established
1979
Area
883.6 km²
Croajingolong National Park Protected Area
Location overview

Coastal and marine protected status within the Australian continent

Geographic Profile of Croajingolong National Park in Australia

Croajingolong National Park is situated within the national borders of Australia. Factual records classify the protected landscape as both a coastal park and a marine conservation zone.
Countries
Australia
Primary location
Australia
Geographic setting
Coastal · Marine
Boundary and coordinates

Spatial dimensions and coordinate limits covering over 880 square kilometers

Mapped Boundaries and Geographic Extent of Croajingolong National Park

Interactive boundary outlines offer clear spatial context for Croajingolong National Park. Accompanying geographic facts detail the estimated 883.55 square kilometer area, coordinates, and regional span.
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Boundary area
885.4 km²
Boundary perimeter
499 km
Northernmost point
37.4344° S
Southernmost point
37.7924° S
Easternmost point
149.9766° E
Westernmost point
148.9842° E
Geographic centre
37.6498° S, 149.4837° E
North–south span
39.7 km
East–west span
87.6 km
Croajingolong National Park
Terrain and natural features

Stored terrain classifications and recorded landscape features

Croajingolong National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Stored terrain classifications encompass mixed relief types alongside recorded rivers, beaches, islands, and peaks located within protected boundaries. Linked feature cards provide names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where recorded.

Selected named natural features

Rivers

Little River

Capes

Quambie point

Rivers

Betka River

Rivers

Bemm River

Beaches

Red River 2

Beaches

Red River Beach 3

Environmental setting

Temperate climate zones, major forest cover, and diverse coastal habitats

Croajingolong National Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting

Stored landscape features, habitat types, and relief classifications serve as broad interpretive categories for the physical setting. Recorded attributes connect directly to relevant atlas destinations across the protected terrain.
Relief
Mixed relief
Climate
Temperate
Water
Major water bodies
Forest cover
Mostly forested
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Cliffs · Beach · Dunes · Rivers · Forest · Woodland · Hills · Coast · Lakes · Marsh

Habitat types

Temperate broadleaf forest · Heath · Shrubland · Dune habitat · Marine habitat · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat · Coastal habitat

Park atlas

Trace the geographic spread of Victoria's diverse coastal and heathland protected landscapes, including adjacent regional parks.

Compare Croajingolong National Park With Nearby Protected Areas and Coastal Wilderness Parks

Browse additional national parks and protected areas within Victoria's eastern region, encompassing coastal wilderness, heathland ecosystems, and riparian landscapes. Continue your atlas-style discovery by comparing mapped geography and conservation features of protected zones surrounding Croajingolong National Park.
Marine protected areaAustralia
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

Southeast

Cape Howe Marine National Park: Victoria's Southeastern Marine Protected Landscape

Rugged coast, Southern Ocean influence, and marine conservation.

Cape Howe Marine National Park offers a protected marine environment at the remote eastern edge of Victoria, Australia. Defined by its dramatic coastal geography, the park features rocky headlands, exposed cliffs, and waters influenced by the powerful Southern Ocean. Established in 2002, this marine protected area contributes to a significant continuum of protected lands, adjacent to terrestrial national parks. Its landscape is shaped by powerful surf and coastal wilderness, providing a unique example of marine conservation where the Australian continent meets the open ocean.

Area
40.5 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
II
Climate
Temperate
Marine protected areaAustralia
Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

Southwest

Point Hicks Marine National Park: Protected Marine Landscape and Geographic Context

Explore Victoria's unique transitional marine ecosystems and mapped underwater geography.

Point Hicks Marine National Park represents a crucial marine protected area within Victoria, Australia, safeguarding a unique ecological transition zone. The park's underwater geography features a dynamic interplay of rocky reefs and sandy bottoms, supporting a rich diversity of marine life where species from distinct biogeographic regions overlap. Understanding Point Hicks Marine National Park means exploring its protected marine identity, its mapped underwater landscapes, and its critical role in conserving Australia's warmer eastern marine environments.

Area
40 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
National parkAustralia
5.8 km away#3 closest

West

Alfred National Park: Southernmost Warm Temperate Rainforest Atlas and Protected Landscape

Explore a unique biogeographic boundary and diverse rainforest ecosystem.

Alfred National Park stands as a vital protected area, renowned for harboring Australia's southernmost warm temperate rainforest. Located in Victoria's East Gippsland region, this national park is a significant ecological meeting point, where plant communities from subtropical, temperate, and arid zones converge. The park's mapped landscape features a dense, jungle-like environment dominated by Lilly Pilly, tree ferns, and epiphytes, offering a distinct contrast to the typical eucalyptus woodlands of the area and highlighting its unique floristic character.

Area
30.5 km²
Established
1925
IUCN
II
Climate
Temperate
National parkAustralia
9 km away#4 closest

West

Coopracambra National Park: Remote Mountainous Protected Landscape in Victoria

Explore its transboundary wilderness role and tall forest terrain.

Coopracambra National Park stands as a significant protected landscape in Victoria, Australia, renowned for its rugged mountainous terrain and extensive tall eucalypt forests. This remote national park serves as the crucial Victorian component of a vast transboundary wilderness corridor, linking protected areas across the state border into New South Wales. Its geographic identity is shaped by prominent peaks such as Mount Coopracambra and the unique Black-Allan Line boundary, offering users a detailed atlas view of its conservation significance and natural features within south-eastern Australia.

Area
388 km²
Established
1988
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
National parkAustralia
11 km away#5 closest

West

Lind National Park: Historic Protected Landscape in East Gippsland, Victoria

Explore mapped boundaries and forested terrain within this early national park.

Lind National Park, established in 1925, is a key protected area in Victoria, Australia, preserving the characteristic forested landscapes of East Gippsland. Spanning 1,370 hectares, it offers a tangible connection to the state's early conservation efforts. The park's terrain is defined by temperate forest, characteristic of eastern Victoria's undulating geography, providing a clear example of protected woodland adjacent to the Princes Highway corridor. Its historical designation underscores its importance in the region's network of natural reserves and mapped landscapes.

Area
13.7 km²
Established
1925
IUCN
II
Visitors
3.5K annual
National parkNew South Wales
19 km away#6 closest

Northwest

South East Forests National Park: New South Wales National Park Atlas Entry

Mapped landscape and protected area geography.

This canonical MoriAtlas entry for South East Forests National Park provides essential geographic context and details about its status as a national park. Understand the mapped boundaries of this protected landscape within New South Wales, supporting discovery through its regional setting and natural terrain. The focus remains on atlas-style exploration of its geographic identity and conservation significance, devoid of visitor logistics or travel advice.

Area
1,151.77 km²
Established
1997
IUCN
II
Relief
Highland
Nature reserveNew South Wales
About 19 km away#7 closest

North

Nadgee Nature Reserve: Protected Wilderness and Coastal Geography in New South Wales

Coastal heath, eucalyptus forest, and regional bird habitat

Located at the southeastern edge of the Australian continent, Nadgee Nature Reserve offers a deep look at remote coastal landscapes. The area protects a mix of saltwater wetlands, dense eucalyptus forests, and significant Aboriginal cultural sites along the coast, creating a contiguous protected zone that stretches across state borders into Victorian territory.

Area
206.71 km²
Established
1957
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Lowland
National parkAustralia
24 km away#8 closest

West

Errinundra National Park: Australia's National Park Geographic Identity and Mapped Boundaries

Explore the protected landscape and natural terrain of this Australian national park.

Errinundra National Park offers a unique window into Australia's protected natural areas. This detailed view focuses on its role as a national park, providing structured information on its geographic footprint, mapped terrain, and position within the broader Australian landscape. Understand Errinundra National Park as a distinct entity for atlas-based discovery, focusing on its protected land characteristics and geographic context without visitor logistics.

Area
268.75 km²
Established
1988
IUCN
II
Relief
Upland
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Continue Exploring Croajingolong National Park's Mapped Coastal Wilderness and Geographic Context

Delve deeper into the protected landscapes of Croajingolong National Park, a World Biosphere Reserve critical for understanding southeastern Australia's coastal geography. Examine its mapped boundaries, diverse terrain including heathland and dramatic coastlines, and its significance as a protected natural area. This detailed park context is essential for comprehensive geographic discovery and exploring the unique natural heritage of the region.