Gloucester Island is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 950 km northwest of Brisbane.[1][2] It is visible from the town of Bowen. The island was seen and erroneously named "Cape Gloucester" by British explorer James Cook in 1770.[3] The name "Cape Gloucester" has been used informally for areas on or near Gloucester Island.
| Gloucester Island National Park Queensland | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Gloucester Island | |
Gloucester Island National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Bowen |
| Coordinates | 20°00′55″S 148°27′18″E |
| Established | 1994 |
| Area | 29.60 km2 (11.43 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Bird watching is topical from October to April, when thousands of migrating birds can be seen, especially waders.[4] The average altitude of the terrain is 34 meters.[5]
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