Billiatt Wilderness Protection Area
Protected area in South Australia
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Billiatt Wilderness Protection Area is a protected area located about 30 kilometres (19 miles) north of Lameroo in South Australia.[2][4]
LocationSouth Australia, Billiatt, Lameroo and Sandalwood[2]
Coordinates35°00′50″S 140°23′25″E[1]
Area591.25 km2 (228.28 sq mi)[3]
| Billiatt Wilderness Protection Area | |
|---|---|
  Billiatt Wilderness Protection Area Location within South Australia | |
| Location | South Australia, Billiatt, Lameroo and Sandalwood[2] |
| Nearest city | Alawoona[2] |
| Coordinates | 35°00′50″S 140°23′25″E[1] |
| Area | 591.25 km2 (228.28 sq mi)[3] |
| Established | 24 July 2008[4][5] |
| Governing body | Department for Environment and Water |
The wilderness protection area occupies in land in the gazetted localities of Billiatt, Lameroo and Sandalwood.[2]
The wilderness protection area was proclaimed under the Wilderness Protection Act 1992 on 24 July 2008 on land excised from the Billiatt Conservation Park.[6]
It is classified as an IUCN Category Ib protected area.[1]
