Orpheus Island National Park

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Orpheus Island National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Orpheus Island National Park
Nearest town/city: Ingham
Coordinates: 18°37′06″S, 146°29′37″E
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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Coordinates: -18.622° 146.499°

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