Poona National Park

Poona National Park is located in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] It is a wildlife refuge with some endangered trees and animals.[2]

Poona National Park Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
Poona National Park
Nearest town or city	Maryborough
Coordinates	25°35′20″S 152°49′22″E
Established	1991
Area	5,368 ha (20.73 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
See also	Protected areas of Queensland

Geography

The national park occupies the central and eastern parts of the locality of Boonooroo Plains and the northern part of Boonooroo.[3] It is 210 km north of Brisbane and 6 km southeast from Maryborough. It is a wildlife refuge with some endangered trees and animals.[2]

Facilities

Mostly marshy and forested between rivers and the sea, this area has no designated walking trails.[4] However, the park still permits fishing in a designated area at Kalah Creek, and encourages small nature-based activities such as photography. Camping is not allowed in the park.[4]

See also

• Protected areas of Queensland

References

1. "Poona National Park – national park in the Fraser Coast Region (entry 39609)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
2. Poona National Park Fraser Coast Tourism information.
3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
4. Poona National Park. Department of Environment and Science. Retrieved 6 December 2019.