| Goldfields Woodlands National Park | |
|---|---|
| Type | National park |
| Location | Goldfields–Esperance region |
| Coordinates | 31°14′39″S 120°33′48″E / 31.24417°S 120.56333°E / -31.24417; 120.56333 (Goldfields Woodlands National Park) |
| Area | 64,628 hectares (159,700 acres) |
| Established | 2000 |
| Administered by | Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions |
Goldfields Woodlands National Park is a national park in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, 474 km (295 mi) east of Perth and 120 km (75 mi) west of Kalgoorlie, in the Shire of Coolgardie. The park borders the Boorabbin National Park in the west and is situated along the Great Eastern Highway. It is located in the Coolgardie bioregion.
The Goldfields Woodlands National Park was created on 14 April 2000 with a size of 64,628 hectares (159,700 acres). The Goldfields Woodlands Conservation Park is adjacent to the east of the national park.
The national park, on land whose traditional owners are the Kalaamaya people, is part of the Great Western Woodlands. Apart from its natural features, the park also serves to preserve the human history of the region, both indigenous and contemporary. The Holland Track and the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme pass through the park.
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