West Island Conservation Park
West Island Conservation Park is a protected area occupying both West Island and Seal Island in coastal waters near Victor Harbor in South Australia. The park was proclaimed in 1972 following the enactment of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 with the protection initially applying to West Island only which itself previously had reserve status under the Fauna Conservation Act 1964-1965.- Type: Park
- Description: protected area in South Australia
- Also known as: “West Island”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Wright Island.
Wright Island
Island
Wright Island is a 1 hectare island in Encounter Bay, South Australia. Wright Island is situated 3 km northeast of West Island Conservation Park.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Victor Harbor.
Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor is a large coastal town of 15,000 people, 80 km south of Adelaide in South Australia.West Island Conservation Park
Latitude
-35.60801° or 35° 36′ 29″ south
Longitude
138.59196° or 138° 35′ 31″ east
Elevation
32 metres (105 feet)
Open location code
4QPW9HRR+QQ
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“West Island Conservation Park” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “West Island Conservation Park”
- Japanese: “ウェストアイランド保護区”
- Swedish: “West Island Conservation Park”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Encounter Bay and Yilki.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: West Island and King Beach.
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