Staaten River National Park
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Staaten River National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
Nearest town/city: | Chillagoe |
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Area: | 4700 km² |
Managing authorities: | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
Staaten River is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 1640 km northwest of Brisbane. It receives its name from Staaten River which flows directly through the park. It is protected due to the unique bird species it is home to.