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Orpheus Island National Park
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| Orpheus Island National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Nearest town/city: | Ingham |
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| Area: | 13 km² |
| Managing authorities: | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Official site: | Orpheus Island National Park |
Orpheus Island is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 1189 km northwest of Brisbane. A research station, operated by James Cook University is situated on the island, as is an exclusive resort.
Palm Island is the closest location with government facilities.
The Aboriginal name for this island is Goolboddi Island. The name 'Orpheus' was given to the island in 1887 by Lieutenant G. E. Richards, referring to the HMS Orpheus.
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