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Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park

Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2017, covering 148 km² (57 sq mi). It is the #279 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
148 km²
Established
2017
IUCN
VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources
Nearest airport
ADL · 41 km
Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park
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Nearest airports to Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park

  1. 1
    Adelaide International Airport Flag of AustraliaAdelaide, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    ADL41 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Kingscote Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia Airports in Australia
    KGC148 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Whyalla Airport Flag of AustraliaWhyalla, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    WYA189 kmstraight line

More about Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park

Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 148 km² (14,758 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of Paris, making it the #279 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2017, 9 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources — allowing sustainable use of natural resources.

Visiting Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park

The closest airport is Adelaide International Airport (ADL), about 41 km away — around 54 minutes by car; alternatively Kingscote Airport (KGC, 148 km). Other national parks within reach include Para Wirra National Park (15 km²), Cleland National Park (10 km²), Belair National Park (8 km²) and Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta (5 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park?

148 km² — about 14,758 hectares or 57 square miles.

When was Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park established?

In 2017 — 9 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park?

Adelaide International Airport (ADL), about 41 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources of the IUCN protected area categories.

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