Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens
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Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens are located in the Jervis Bay Territory
of Australia
. The reserve is composed of two sections:
What is now the national park was declared as a nature reserve in 1971. In 1992, Jervis Bay National Park was declared. Although the local Aboriginal community was offered two seats on the park's Board of Management, the offer was declined as part of a protest over land rights issues.
In 1995, the park was transferred to the Wreck Bay Aboriginal community, which leases the area back to the Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage. At this time, the name of the park was changed to "Booderee". The name, meaning 'bay of plenty' or 'plenty of fish' in the Dhurga language, was chosen by the local Aboriginal community.
With its unspoiled beaches and abundant flora and fauna, the park, located just three hours from the cities of Sydney
and Canberra
, is extremely popular with tourists.
The Cape St George Lighthouse ruin is considered the most significant Europe
an heritage site in the park and was listed on the Register of the National Estate
in 1981.
The beach at Greenpatch
is a popular destination, and is said to have the whitest sand in the world. In addition there are abundant surf breaks on the ocean sides of the Park, most notably South Coast Pipe
.
Although not accessible to the public, a Little Penguin
rookery exists on Bowen Island.
Murrays beach lies just to the west of the southern headland, facing Bowen Island and is one of the most beautiful in the park.
Jervis Bay Territory
The Jervis Bay Territory is a territory of the Commonwealth of Australia. It was surrendered by the state of New South Wales to the Commonwealth Government in 1915 so that the Federal capital at Canberra would have "access to the sea"....
of Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The reserve is composed of two sections:
- the Bherwerre Peninsula, on the southern foreshore of Jervis BayJervis BayJervis Bay is a large bay bounded by the state of New South Wales, the Jervis Bay Territory, and a detached enclave of the Australian Capital Territory. HMAS Creswell is located between Jervis Bay Village and Greenpatch in the Jervis Bay Territory.-History:...
, Bowen Island and the waters of the south of the bay - lands bordered by Wreck Bay to the south, St Georges Basin to the north and Sussex Inlet to the west
What is now the national park was declared as a nature reserve in 1971. In 1992, Jervis Bay National Park was declared. Although the local Aboriginal community was offered two seats on the park's Board of Management, the offer was declined as part of a protest over land rights issues.
In 1995, the park was transferred to the Wreck Bay Aboriginal community, which leases the area back to the Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage. At this time, the name of the park was changed to "Booderee". The name, meaning 'bay of plenty' or 'plenty of fish' in the Dhurga language, was chosen by the local Aboriginal community.
Park highlights
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
and Canberra
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
, is extremely popular with tourists.
The Cape St George Lighthouse ruin is considered the most significant Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an heritage site in the park and was listed on the Register of the National Estate
Register of the National Estate
The Register of the National Estate is a listing of natural and cultural heritage places in Australia. The listing was initially compiled between 1976 and 2003 by the Australian Heritage Commission. The register is now maintained by the Australian Heritage Council...
in 1981.
The beach at Greenpatch
Greenpatch, Jervis Bay Territory
Greenpatch is a town located in the Jervis Bay Territory in Australia and forms part of the Jervis Bay Village Council. It is claimed to possess Australia's whitest sand.-Geography:...
is a popular destination, and is said to have the whitest sand in the world. In addition there are abundant surf breaks on the ocean sides of the Park, most notably South Coast Pipe
South Coast Pipe
Pipeline is one of the most famous surf spots on the South Coast of New South Wales Australia . It takes its name from the most famous break in the world: Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii because both breaks share many characteristics...
.
Although not accessible to the public, a Little Penguin
Little Penguin
The Little Penguin is the smallest species of penguin. The penguin, which usually grows to an average of in height and in length , is found on the coastlines of southern Australia and New Zealand, with possible records from Chile.Apart from Little Penguins, they have several common names...
rookery exists on Bowen Island.
Murrays beach lies just to the west of the southern headland, facing Bowen Island and is one of the most beautiful in the park.