Lion Island (New South Wales)
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Lion Island is an island that is located at the mouth to the Hawkesbury River in Broken Bay on the Central Coast of the state of New South Wales, Australia. The island is located just off Pearl Beach and is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.[1] It is a descriptive name because it resembles a Sphinx, a mythical figure of a crouching lion.[2]
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Geography | |
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Location | Broken Bay |
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Australia | |
State | New South Wales |
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Quick Facts Lion Island Nature Reserve New South Wales, Nearest town or city ...
Lion Island Nature Reserve New South Wales | |
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Nearest town or city | Gosford |
Coordinates | 33°33′25″S 151°19′04″E |
Established | 1956 |
Area | 0.08 km2 (0.0 sq mi)[1] |
Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
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