Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area

Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area
Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area
LocationSouth Australia
Nearest cityPort Lincoln
Coordinates34°55′51.5244″S 135°57′53.3124″E / 34.930979000°S 135.964809000°E / -34.930979000; 135.964809000
Area93.36 km2 (36.05 sq mi)
Established30 September 2004
Governing bodyDepartment for Environment and Water
WebsiteOfficial website

Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on the south east tip of Jussieu Peninsula on Eyre Peninsula and on a number of nearby islands about 25 km (16 mi) south-south east of Port Lincoln. It was established in 2004 on land previously part of the Lincoln National Park. The protection area contains significant sites of natural, indigenous and early European heritage.

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