Dipperu National Park
National park in Australia
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Dipperu is a scientific national park in Oxford, Isaac Region, Central Queensland, Australia,[1] 754 km northwest of Brisbane. The elevation of the terrain is 176 metres.[2]
| Dipperu National Park | |
|---|---|
Dipperu National Park, 2011 | |
| Location | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 21.93639°S 148.71639°E |
| Area | 111 km2 (43 sq mi) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Governing body | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
Significance
The national park contains a large and significant brigalow forest of exceptional scientific value in the North Brigalow Belt.[3]
Wildlife
226 species of animals have been recorded in the park, of which 7 are endangered species. Also 260 plants have their habitat here.[4]