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Abercrombie River National Park

Abercrombie River National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1995, covering 190 km² (73 sq mi). It is the #241 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
190 km²
Established
1995
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
BHS · 77 km

Nearest airports to Abercrombie River National Park

  1. 1
    Bathurst Airport Flag of AustraliaBathurst, Australia Airports in Australia
    BHS77 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flag of AustraliaSydney (Mascot), Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    SYD140 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Canberra Airport Flag of AustraliaCanberra, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CBR141 kmstraight line

More about Abercrombie River National Park

Abercrombie River National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 190 km² (19,000 ha) — about 1.8 times the size of Paris, making it the #241 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1995, 31 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Abercrombie River National Park

The closest airport is Bathurst Airport (BHS), about 77 km away — around 1 h 40 min by car; alternatively Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD, 140 km). Other national parks within reach include Mares Forest National Park (26 km²), Kanangra-Boyd National Park (718 km²), Keverstone National Park (10 km²) and Tarlo River National Park (87 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Abercrombie River National Park?

190 km² — about 19,000 hectares or 73 square miles.

When was Abercrombie River National Park established?

In 1995 — 31 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Abercrombie River National Park?

Bathurst Airport (BHS), about 77 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Abercrombie River National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.