Gloucester Island

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Gloucester Island is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 950 km northwest of Brisbane.

The island was seen and erroneously named "Cape Gloucester" by British explorer James Cook in 1770. The name "Cape Gloucester" has been used informally for areas on or near Gloucester Island.

[edit] Fact sheet

• Area: 29.60 km²
• Coordinates: 20°00′55″S, 148°27′18″E
• Date of establishment: 1994
• Managing authorities: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
• IUCN category: II

[edit] See also

• Protected areas of Queensland (Australia)