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Apudthama National Park Aboriginal

Apudthama National Park Aboriginal is a national park in Australia, established in 2022, covering 3,193 km² (1,233 sq mi). It is the #30 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
3,193 km²
Established
2022
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
HID · 90 km

Nearest airports to Apudthama National Park Aboriginal

  1. 1
    Horn Island Airport Flag of AustraliaHorn, Australia Airports in Australia
    HID90 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Weipa Airport Flag of AustraliaWeipa, Australia Airports in Australia
    WEI167 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Lockhart River Airport Flag of AustraliaLockhart River, Australia Airports in Australia
    IRG179 kmstraight line

More about Apudthama National Park Aboriginal

Apudthama National Park Aboriginal is one of 912 national parks in Australia — national park aboriginal in Queensland, Australia. It covers 3,193 km² (319,258 ha) — about 2 times the size of London, making it the #30 largest national park in Australia (0.8% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2022, 4 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 Apudthama National Park Aboriginal

The closest airport is Horn Island Airport (HID), about 90 km away — around 1 h 57 min by car; alternatively Weipa Airport (WEI, 167 km). Other national parks within reach include Jardine River National Park (2,346 km²), Denham Group National Park (1 km²), Possession Island National Park (5 km²) and Wuthathi (Saunders Islands) National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (0 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Apudthama National Park Aboriginal?

3,193 km² — about 319,258 hectares or 1,233 square miles.

When was Apudthama National Park Aboriginal established?

In 2022 — 4 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Apudthama National Park Aboriginal?

Horn Island Airport (HID), about 90 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Apudthama National Park Aboriginal?

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

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