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Detailed marine area measurements, spatial coordinates, and coastal landscape characteristics

Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Point Hicks Marine National Park

Point Hicks Marine National Park encompasses 40 square kilometers of protected marine habitat within the Bass Strait. This geographic profile details the park boundaries, spatial coordinates, and coastal terrain features; providing a structured overview of the area as it exists along the Australian coastline.

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marine protected areaVictoria marine parksEast Gippslandwarm-temperate marine ecosystemsshipwreck heritage

Victoria's eastern gateway to warmer-temperate marine ecosystems and historic shipwreck heritage

Point Hicks Marine National Park

Point Hicks Marine National Park is a protected marine area off the southeastern coast of Victoria, Australia, representing one of the state's warmer eastern marine environments. Established in November 2002, the 4,000-hectare park encompasses coastal waters adjacent to the Croajingolong National Park and the historic Point Hicks Lighthouse Reserve. The marine park protects a distinctive transitional zone where species from warmer northern waters mix with temperate southern fauna, creating biodiversity patterns not found in Victoria's cooler western waters. Located approximately 450 kilometers east of Melbourne and 25 kilometers south of Cann River, the park offers protection to underwater habitats that include rocky reefs, sandy bottoms, and seaweed-covered substrates supporting diverse marine life.

Location
Australia
Park type
Marine protected area
Established
2002
Area
40 km²
Point Hicks Marine National Park Marine Protected Area
Location overview

Coastal and marine protected status within Australian jurisdiction

Geographic Location of Point Hicks Marine National Park in Australia

Point Hicks Marine National Park is located within the coastal waters of Australia. Map records identify the protected area as a marine and coastal park under domestic jurisdiction.
Countries
Australia
Primary location
Australia
Geographic setting
Coastal · Marine
Boundary and coordinates

Explore mapped park geometry and derived spatial measurements

Point Hicks Marine National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent

Interactive boundary mapping defines the spatial extent and protected perimeter of the marine reserve. Associated metrics outline calculated area dimensions and geographic coordinate spans for spatial analysis.
Pigeon | © OpenStreetMap contributors
Boundary area
38 km²
Boundary perimeter
29.2 km
Northernmost point
37.7774° S
Southernmost point
37.8503° S
Easternmost point
149.2958° E
Westernmost point
149.215° E
Geographic centre
37.8127° S, 149.2537° E
North–south span
8.1 km
East–west span
7.1 km
Point Hicks Marine National Park
Terrain and natural features

Explore recorded lowland classifications and maritime terrain features

Point Hicks Marine National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Stored lowland terrain classifications categorize the protected landscape alongside recorded named natural features located within the park boundaries. Linked feature cards supply official names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for Whaleback Rock and Bass Strait.

Selected named natural features

Islands

Whaleback Rock

Straits

Bass Strait

Environmental setting

Temperate marine waters and coastal lowland terrain characteristics

Point Hicks Marine National Park Environmental Classifications and Setting

Recorded marine habitats, temperate climate zones, and dominant water features provide structured categories for reading the physical setting of Point Hicks Marine National Park. Associated atlas entries link each environmental classification directly to related protected areas.
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Water
Water-dominated

Landscape features

Coast

Habitat types

Marine habitat

Park atlas

Trace the regional protected-area geography and compare diverse marine and terrestrial landscapes around Victoria's eastern coast.

Explore Nearby Marine and Coastal Protected Areas Around Point Hicks Marine National Park

Beyond Point Hicks Marine National Park, browse other coastal and marine protected areas, tracing the geographical spread of conservation landscapes across Victoria's eastern region. Compare diverse park features, specific marine ecosystems, and adjacent terrestrial zones to understand the broader protected-area geography of Australia's southeastern coastline.
National parkAustralia
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

Northeast

Croajingolong National Park: A UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with Dramatic Coastal Geography

Explore Victoria's protected wilderness, mapped coastlines, and diverse ecosystems.

Croajingolong National Park is a key protected area in Victoria, Australia, recognized globally as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. This vast national park offers a detailed look at coastal wilderness, characterized by its extensive sandy beaches, rugged rocky headlands, dynamic dunes, and rich heathland ecosystems. Its position along the Tasman Sea coastline provides significant geographic context, forming a vital part of southeastern Australia's protected landscapes and offering unique opportunities for atlas-driven exploration of its mapped terrain and biodiversity.

Area
883.55 km²
Established
1979
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
National parkAustralia
22 km away#2 closest

North

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
29 km away#3 closest

Northwest

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 parkAustralia
34 km away#4 closest

North

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
42 km away#5 closest

Northwest

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
National parkNew South Wales
56 km away#6 closest

North

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
Marine protected areaAustralia
62 km away#7 closest

Northeast

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
National parkAustralia
71 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Snowy River National Park: A Deep Gorge Protected Landscape in Victoria, AU

Explore mapped terrain and vital alpine wilderness boundaries.

Snowy River National Park showcases Victoria's rugged natural geography with its dramatic mountain terrain and the spectacular Little River Gorge, the state's deepest. This national park, classified as a wilderness area for much of its expanse, protects critical habitats and diverse ecosystems across its mapped boundaries. Its significance as a protected landscape within the Australian Alps National Parks makes it a key destination for understanding regional geography and conservation efforts.

Area
987 km²
Established
1979
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Continue Exploring the Mapped Geography of Point Hicks Marine National Park

Delve deeper into the protected landscape of Point Hicks Marine National Park by exploring its specific geographic features and marine protected area context. Understanding this area's unique role as a transitional zone provides valuable insight into Australia's coastal marine biodiversity and conservation. Continue your atlas exploration to uncover the intricate underwater terrain and the ecological significance of this protected marine environment.