Lizard Island
Lizard Island is an island on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland (Australia), 1,624-kilometre (1,009 mi) northwest of Brisbane and part of the Lizard Island Group that also includes Palfrey Island. It is part of the Lizard Island National Park. Lizard Island is within the locality of Lizard in the Cook Shire.
| Lizard Island National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
Lizard Island National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Cooktown |
| Coordinates | 14°40′08″S 145°27′34″E |
| Established | 1939 |
| Area | 9.9 km2 (3.8 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Lizard Island National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
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