Errk Oykangand (formerly known as Mitchell-Alice Rivers until 2009) is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1748 km northwest of Brisbane. Today, this protected area is jointly managed by the Queensland government and the traditional Aboriginal owners, the Kunjen and Oykangand People.

The park has a tropical climate and temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius all year round.

Wildlife

214 species of animals have been recorded in the park, of which 2 are endangered and 211 species of plants.

See also

  • Protected areas of Queensland

References

  • Mitchell and Alice Rivers National Park, Mitchell River via Kowanyama - Australian Heritage Database
  • About Errk Oykangand National Park The State of Queensland Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing.