Peak Charles National Park
| Peak Charles National Park Western Australia | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
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  Peak Charles National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Esperance |
| Coordinates | 32°54′35″S 121°06′24″E / 32.90972°S 121.10667°ECoordinates: 32°54′35″S 121°06′24″E / 32.90972°S 121.10667°E |
| Established | 1979 |
| Area | 399.59 km2 (154.3 sq mi)[1] |
| Managing authorities | Department of Parks and Wildlife |
| Website | Peak Charles National Park |
| See also |
List of protected areas of Western Australia |
Peak Charles National Park is a national park in Western Australia (Australia), 507 kilometres (315 mi) east of Perth and 100 km (62 mi) north west of Esperance.[2]
The park is named for one of the main features, Peak Charles, which is an ancient granite peak with an elevation of 651 m (2,136 ft)[3] that dominates the park along with its neighbour Peak Eleanora. Both afford excellent views over the park, which is primarily composed of dry sand plain heaths and salt lake systems.[4]
No entry fee applies to enter the park but there are few facilities available to tourists. A car park, campground and toilets are available.
See also
References
- ↑ "Department of Environment and Conservation 2009–2010 Annual Report". Department of Parks and Wildlife. 2010: 48. ISSN 1835-114X.
- ↑ "RAC Travel - National park camping areas". 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2010.
- ↑ "Explore Australia - Goldfields". 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2010.
- ↑ "About Australia - Peak Charles National Park". 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2010.
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