Located between the mainland and Quail Island Nature Conservation Reserve in Western Port, this park is part of the Western Port RAMSAR wetlands and …
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Small snail (photo: Julian Finn)
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Location: Yaringa Marine National Park
Mangrove shoot (photo: Julian Finn)
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Location: Yaringa Marine National Park
Fish (photo: Julian Finn)
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Location: Yaringa Marine National Park
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- Established
- November 2002
- Area
- 980ha
Located between the mainland and Quail Island Nature Conservation Reserve in Western Port, this park is part of the Western Port RAMSAR wetlands and is an area of international significance due to its importance for wader birds. The area encompasses a variety of ecologically important habitats including saltmarsh, mangroves, sheltered intertidal mudflats, subtidal soft sediments and tidal channels.
Many of the variety of habitats present in Yaringa are essential for the survival of a huge range of species.
The mudflats are an important feeding ground for many wader and other water birds. Some of these birds, such as the Red-necked Stint, breed in the Northern Hemisphere and migrate to Yaringa Marine National Park in the warmer months. Over 295 bird species have been spotted in Western Port with 32 of these species known to be migratory birds.
Access
You can get a glimpse of the Yaringa Marine National Park from the Yaringa Marina but the park is better enjoyed by boat (closest boat ramp at Warneet).
Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria
Related publications
- Marine National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Coordinates (PDF File 256.7 KB)
- Park note - Western Port Marine National Parks (PDF File 630.3 KB)
- Western Port Marine National Parks Management Plan (PDF File 4.8 MB)
Yaringa Marine National Park, French Island Marine National Park, Churchill Island Marine National Park
- Yaringa Marine National Park - Marine Natural Values Study (PDF File 1.4 MB)
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