Orpheus Island National Park

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Orpheus Island National Park
IUCN Category II (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. The name 'Orpheus' was given to the island in 1887 by Lieutenant G. E. Richards, referring to the HMS Orpheus.

[edit] Aerial photos & maps

• Orpheus Island National Park is at coordinates 18°37′19″S 146°29′56″E / -18.622, 146.499 (Orpheus Island National Park)Coordinates: 18°37′19″S 146°29′56″E / -18.622, 146.499 (Orpheus Island National Park)

[edit] See also

• Protected areas of Queensland (Australia)

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