Alton National Park
| Alton National Park Queensland | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Alton National Park | |
| Coordinates | 27°59′23″S 149°18′48″E / 27.98972°S 149.31333°ECoordinates: 27°59′23″S 149°18′48″E / 27.98972°S 149.31333°E |
| Established | 1973 |
| Area | 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Alton is a national park in the Balonne Shire local government area of South West Queensland, Australia, 371 km west of Brisbane and 75 km east of St George, adjacent to Moonie Highway. It covers 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi) of land within the Brigalow Belt South bioregion. The area was preserved because it contains vegetation of limited occurrence, interesting plant species and attractive wildflowers.[1]
Alton National Park was declared in 1973.[1] The park is divided by the Moonie Highway and surrounded by grazing properties.[1] A total of four rare or threatened species have been identified within Alton.[2] Alton has tourist potential, although at the moment visitors must be self-reliant.[1] The park has no facilities for campers.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Alton National Park Management Statement 2013" (PDF). Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ↑ "Alton National Park". WetlandInfo. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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