Namadgi National Park
Protected area in Australian Capital Territory / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Namadgi National Park is a protected area in the south-west of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), bordering Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales. It lies approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Canberra, and occupies approximately 46 percent of the ACT's land area.
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Namadgi National Park Australian Capital Territory | |
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Nearest town or city | Canberra |
Coordinates | 35°31′37″S 148°56′46″E |
Established | 1984[1] |
Area | 1,060.95 km2 (409.6 sq mi)[2] |
Managing authorities | ACT Parks and Conservation Service |
Website | Namadgi National Park |
See also | Australian Capital Territory protected areas |
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Created in 1984, the park is on the Australian National Heritage List. It suffered badly in the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season, with around 80% of its vegetation burnt.