Park geography

Structured map data covering marine protected areas, coastal features, and regional island chains.

Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Queensland

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park spans a recorded area of 343,966 square kilometers within the Queensland region of Australia. This comprehensive geographic profile details the marine protected area boundaries, including scattered islands and coastal features that define this tropical aquatic landscape.

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A flat-color digital illustration showing coral reef formations in green and yellow tones against pink water, with a pink sky and two sun-like circles on the horizon

Australia's vast multiple-use marine park protecting the world's largest coral reef ecosystem.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is a vast multiple-use marine protected area off the coast of Queensland, Australia, established to safeguard a large portion of the Great Barrier Reef from damaging human activity. Stretching from Cape York in the north down past Gladstone and Bundaberg in the south, it envelops roughly 344,000 square kilometres of tropical waters, thousands of individual reefs, and scattered island groups near its northern boundary. The park is best known as the protective framework surrounding the world's largest and most iconic coral reef system. Its nearly 3,000 reefs represent roughly ten per cent of all coral reef area globally, and support an extraordinary variety of marine life, from corals and other invertebrates to bony fish, sharks, rays, marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea snakes. The marine park balances this ecological richness with carefully managed human use, allowing commercial tourism, regulated fishing, scientific research, recreation, and Indigenous traditional activities under strict rules. Its global conservation significance is heightened by the reef's status as a World Heritage Site and by the marine park's role as a benchmark for marine zoning worldwide. Through its authority, the Australian Government coordinates an internationally recognised system of no-take zones, habitat protections, and partnerships with traditional owners, positioning the park as both a natural wonder and a leading example of large-scale marine governance.

Location: Australia
Park type: Marine protected area
Established: 1975
Area: 343,966 km²

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Atlas

Location overview

Country and regional relationships across Australia and Queensland

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Location and Geographic Setting

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park sits within Australia and Queensland as a recorded protected area. Administrative data details coastal, island, and marine status without crossing international borders.

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

Boundary and coordinates

Interactive boundary geometry and recorded spatial measurements

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent

Mapped boundary outlines provide spatial context for exploring protected geography and territorial extent. Accompanying facts supply derived measurements including total area, coordinate limits, and geographic spans.

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Boundary area: 343,979.2 km²
Boundary perimeter: 8,479 km
Northernmost point: 10.6819° S
Southernmost point: 24.4985° S
Easternmost point: 154.001° E
Westernmost point: 142.5317° E
Geographic centre: 18.5377° S, 148.5128° E
North–south span: 1,529.2 km
East–west span: 1,217.2 km

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Terrain and natural features

Catalog of recorded islands, streams, and protected landscape features

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Recorded named natural features include numerous islands and coastal streams located entirely within marine boundaries. Linked feature cards provide exact types, measurements, and spatial relationships for each recorded entry.

Selected named natural features

Islands

Dead Dog Island

Rivers

Bloomfield River

Islands

Martin Islet

Islands

Allonby Island

Beaches

Notch Point Beach

Reefs

Bait Reef

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Natural Features

Environmental setting

Tropical climate systems, dominant marine waters, and sparse forest cover across reefs

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting

Recorded classifications group coastal reefs, marine habitats, and tropical settings into complementary frameworks for physical analysis. Linked atlas destinations connect individual categories directly to broader geographic datasets.

Climate: Tropical
Water: Water-dominated
Forest cover: Sparse forest

Landscape features

Coast · Islands · Reefs

Habitat types

Marine habitat · Coastal habitat · Wetland

Park atlas

Compare adjacent tropical marine reserves, coastal ecosystems, and connected coral reef habitats.

Exploring Other Parks Near Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Regional Protected Landscapes

Continue geographic discovery by comparing Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with other protected areas across the Queensland coast and surrounding tropical waters. Examining adjacent marine reserves and coastal landscapes reveals broader patterns in regional conservation, marine zoning, and habitat diversity.

National parkQueensland

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

Northwest

Annan River National Park: Queensland National Park Protected Landscape Identity

Explore mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Annan River National Park is a significant protected area situated in Queensland, Australia, contributing to the nation's atlas of natural landscapes. This page offers detailed insights into its status as a national park, providing a clear view of its mapped geographic boundaries. Users can gain a solid understanding of the park's unique landscape characteristics and its role within the wider regional geography of Queensland, facilitating structured discovery for those interested in protected areas.

Area: 86.9 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Annan River National Park Protected Landscape

National parkCassowary Coast Region

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

West

Barnard Island Group National Park: National Park Protected Landscape in Cassowary Coast Region

Explore its mapped geographic context and protected area identity.

Barnard Island Group National Park stands as a distinct protected national park, contributing to the rich geographic tapestry of Australia's Cassowary Coast Region. This entry provides a focused exploration of the park's boundaries and its significance as a mapped natural landscape. Delve into its regional setting and understand its value within a structured atlas of protected areas, offering clear geographic context for further discovery.

Area: 0.6 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Barnard Island Group National Park Protected Area

National parkQueensland

Park boundaries overlap#3 closest

Southwest

Bowling Green Bay National Park: Queensland National Park and Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapped geographic context and protected area information for Queensland.

Bowling Green Bay National Park represents a distinct national park entity within the northeastern Australian state of Queensland. This page provides essential geographic context, focusing on the park's mapped boundaries and its identity as a protected landscape. Understand its regional setting and contribute to a structured atlas of Australia's natural and protected areas through detailed park geography.

Area: 554 km²
Established: 1977
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Bowling Green Bay National Park Queensland Atlas

National parkQueensland

Park boundaries overlap#4 closest

South

Brampton Islands National Park: A Queensland National Park for Geographic Discovery

Explore its protected landscape and regional geographic context.

Brampton Islands National Park is a designated national park in Queensland, Australia, offering users a focused point for geographic and protected-area discovery. This page provides essential atlas-style context about the park's natural landscape and its position within the regional geography of northeastern Australia. Understand the park's identity as a mapped protected area, contributing to a structured understanding of Australia's natural landscapes.

Area: 10 km²
Established: 1968
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Brampton Islands National Park Atlas

National parkQueensland

Park boundaries overlap#5 closest

South

Broad Sound Islands National Park: Queensland National Park Geographic Atlas

Mapped protected boundaries and landscape context in Queensland.

Broad Sound Islands National Park serves as a vital point of reference for exploring Queensland's protected natural areas. This canonical detail entry provides essential insights into the park's geographic positioning, its role as a national park, and its contribution to the regional atlas. Understand its mapped boundaries and unique landscape characteristics as part of a structured geographic discovery.

Area: 16 km²
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Subtropical

Broad Sound Islands National Park Atlas

National parkQueensland

Park boundaries overlap#6 closest

West

Brook Islands National Park: Queensland's Critically Important Seabird Habitat & Island Ecosystems

Explore mapped protected lands and tropical rainforest island ecology.

Brook Islands National Park stands as a vital protected area in Queensland, comprising three small islands dedicated to preserving critical seabird breeding habitat. The park is particularly celebrated for its immense colonies of Torresian imperial-pigeons and several tern species, showcasing a remarkable aspect of island ecology. Its lush notophyll vine forests represent a significant natural landscape, offering a distinct contrast to mainland terrain and highlighting the importance of these coastal protected lands for regional biodiversity within the Great Barrier Reef region.

Area: 0.9 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Brook Islands National Park Queensland Protected Area

National parkQueensland

Park boundaries overlap#7 closest

Southeast

Byfield National Park: Protected National Park with Coastal Dune Ecosystems in Queensland

Explore its mapped landscape and unique pandanus forests.

Byfield National Park presents a compelling case study in coastal protected-area geography, showcasing a diverse landscape where dune systems meet extensive pandanus forests across 12 kilometers of Queensland coastline. This national park, established in 1988, provides a unique glimpse into the ecological transition zone between tropical savanna and subtropical climates, offering a richly detailed environment for map-based exploration. Its relatively undeveloped terrain and distinct ecosystems make it a valuable entity for understanding regional Australian natural landscapes and conservation efforts.

Area: 87 km²
Established: 1988
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Byfield National Park protected landscape

National parkQueensland

Park boundaries overlap#8 closest

South

Cape Hillsborough National Park: Queensland's Volcanic Peninsula National Park

Mapped geography and protected landscape context in Central Queensland.

Cape Hillsborough National Park is a notable protected area defined by its unique volcanic peninsula landform in Queensland. Its rugged terrain features dense rainforest interiors that contrast with the surrounding coastal environments and tidal zones. As a national park, it offers an excellent opportunity to study landscape context, mapped geological features, and the distribution of protected natural areas within the Central Queensland region.

Area: 10.22 km²
Established: 1985
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Cape Hillsborough National Park Atlas

MoriAtlas Explorer

Examine the Boundaries and Geographic Scope of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Navigate the complex marine geography of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. MoriAtlas provides a clear look at how this marine protected area manages tropical reef ecosystems and coastal habitats throughout the Queensland region.

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