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Avon Valley National Park
Avon Valley National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1972, covering 45 km² (17 sq mi). It is the #451 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 45 km²
- Established
- 1972
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PER · 41 km
Nearest airports to Avon Valley National Park
- 1 PER41 kmstraight line
- 2 GET345 kmstraight line
More about Avon Valley National Park
Avon Valley National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 45 km² (4,459 ha) — about 76% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #451 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1972, 54 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 Avon Valley National Park
The closest airport is Perth International Airport (PER), about 41 km away — around 53 minutes by car; alternatively Geraldton Airport (GET, 345 km). Other national parks within reach include Walyunga National Park (18 km²), John Forrest National Park (27 km²), Greenmount National Park (2 km²) and Beelu National Park (46 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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