Croajingolong National Park
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The Croajingolong National Park is a coastal national park located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria. The 88,355-hectare (218,330-acre) national park is situated approximately 450 kilometres (280 mi) east of Melbourne and 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of Sydney.
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Croajingolong National Park Victoria | |
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Nearest town or city | Mallacoota |
Coordinates | 37°42′43″S 149°30′30″E |
Established | 26 April 1979 (1979-04-26)[1] |
Area | 883.55 km2 (341.1 sq mi)[2] |
Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
Website | Croajingolong National Park |
See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
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The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east".[3]