Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater National Park
| Wolfe Creek Crater National Park Western Australia | |
|---|---|
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IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
 Wolfe Creek Meteor Crater. | |
  Wolfe Creek Crater National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Halls Creek |
| Coordinates | 19°10′25″S 127°47′40″E / 19.17361°S 127.79444°ECoordinates: 19°10′25″S 127°47′40″E / 19.17361°S 127.79444°E |
| Established | 1969 |
| Area | 14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi)[1] |
| Managing authorities | Department of Environment and Conservation |
| Website | Wolfe Creek Crater National Park |
| See also |
List of protected areas of Western Australia |
Wolfe Creek Crater National Park is a national park in Western Australia, 1,854 kilometres (1,152 mi) northeast of Perth. It contains Wolfe Creek crater.
The park lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) South from Halls Creek and can be accessed via the Tanami Road. The park is located on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert and is composed mostly of desert plains and spinifex grassland.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Department of Environment and Conservation 2009–2010 Annual Report". Department of Environment and Conservation. 2010: 48. ISSN 1835-114X.
- ↑ "Outback Australia - Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater National Park". 2006. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
External links
- WA National Parks: Wolfe Crater Creek (Naturebase)
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