Hasties Swamp National Park

Hasties Swamp National Park
Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
Hasties Swamp National Park
Nearest town or city Atherton, Queensland
Coordinates 17°18′01″S 145°28′27″E / 17.30028°S 145.47417°E / -17.30028; 145.47417Coordinates: 17°18′01″S 145°28′27″E / 17.30028°S 145.47417°E / -17.30028; 145.47417
Established 5 April 1980
Area 57 ha (140.9 acres)
Visitation  (in 2012)
Managing authorities Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Website Hasties Swamp National Park
See also Protected areas of Queensland

Hasties Swamp is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1,371 km northwest of Brisbane. The swamp is located several kilometers south of the town of Atherton in Far North Queensland.[1] The main feature of the park is a seasonal wetland. Part of the swamp was first declared a national park on 5 April 1980.[2]

Habitat protected within the park supports up to 300 species of birds.[2] These include the sarus crane, pale-vented bush-hen and buff-banded rail.[1]

A bird hide provides viewing opportunities for visitors, including those using wheelchairs.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Thomas, Richard; Sarah Thomas; David Andrew; Alan McBride (2011). The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia. Csiro Publishing. p. 96. ISBN 0643102264. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 Nature, culture and history. Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 27 April 2012. Retrieved on 5 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Hasties Swamp National Park". Queensland Holidays. Tourism and Events Queensland. Retrieved 5 January 2013.


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