Orpheus Island National Park
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| Orpheus Island National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Nearest town/city: | Ingham |
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| Area: | 13 km² |
| Managing authorities: | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Official site: | Orpheus Island National Park |
Orpheus Island is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 1189 km northwest of Brisbane. A research station, operated by James Cook University is situated on the island, as is an exclusive resort.
Palm Island is the closest location with government facilities.
The Aboriginal name for this island is Goolboddi Island.
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[edit] See also
| Great Palm Island group, Queensland |
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| Palm Island | Havannah Island | Pelorus Island | Orpheus Island | Curacoa Island | Fantome Island | Falcon Island | Esk Island | Brisk Island | Eclipse Island | Acheron Island | Rattlesnake Island | Herald Island |
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