Kirrama National Park
National park in Australia
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Kirrama National Park is a national park in Minnamoolka, Tablelands Region of Far North Queensland, Australia. The park protects rugged mountain landscapes, lush tropical rainforest and open eucalypt forests.
| Kirrama National Park | |
|---|---|
  Kirrama National Park | |
| Location | Queensland |
| Nearest city | Mount Garnet |
| Coordinates | 18°27′12″S 144°56′59″E |
| Area | 75.80 km2 (29.27 sq mi) |
| Established | 2006 |
| Governing body | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Official website |
It forms part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The park lies with the water catchment area of the Burdekin River. There are a diverse range of plants and animals found in the area.
Access
Access to the park is provided by the Kennedy Development Road south of Mount Garnet.[1] In 2011, access to the park was restricted when Kirrama Range Road was closed.[2] The historic gravel track and numerous bridges were damaged by floods after Cyclone Yasi passed through the area in early 2011.[citation needed]
