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UNESCO WHCNaturalInscribed 1986368-018

Lamington National Park

Component of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia

Overview

This site, comprising several protected areas, is situated predominantly along the Great Escarpment on Australia’s east coast. The outstanding geological features displayed around shield volcanic craters and the high number of rare and threatened rainforest species are of international significance for science and conservation.

About Lamington National Park

The Lamington National Park is a national park in the McPherson Range on the Queensland/New South Wales border in Australia. From Southport on the Gold Coast the park is 85 kilometres (53 mi) to the southwest and Brisbane is 110 kilometres (68 mi) north. The 20,600 hectares Lamington National Park is known for its natural environment, rainforests, birdlife, ancient trees, waterfalls, walking tracks and mountain views. The park protects parts of the Eastern Australian temperate forests.

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Selection Criteria

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Details

Countries
Australia
ISO Codes
AU
Coordinates
-28.1460, 153.1140
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