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Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park

Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2006, covering 87 km² (34 sq mi). It is the #359 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
87 km²
Established
2006
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
CTN · 14 km

Nearest airports to Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park

  1. 1
    Cooktown Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia Airports in Australia
    CTN14 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Cairns International Airport Flag of AustraliaCairns, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CNS157 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Coen Airport Flag of AustraliaCoen, Australia Airports in Australia
    CUQ302 kmstraight line

More about Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park

Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 87 km² (8,686 ha) — about 83% of the size of Paris, making it the #359 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2006, 20 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 Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park

The closest airport is Cooktown Airport (CTN), about 14 km away — around 18 minutes by car; alternatively Cairns International Airport (CNS, 157 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount Cook National Park (5 km²), Kalkajaka National Park (9 km²), Endeavour River National Park (21 km²) and Ngalba Bulal National Park (423 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park?

87 km² — about 8,686 hectares or 34 square miles.

When was Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park established?

In 2006 — 20 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park?

Cooktown Airport (CTN), about 14 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) 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.