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Avon Wilderness Park
Avon Wilderness Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1987, covering 396 km² (153 sq mi). It is the #150 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. Protected area in Victoria, Australia.
- Area
- 396 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- Ib: Wilderness Area
- Nearest airport
- MHU · 76 km
Nearest airports to Avon Wilderness Park
- 1 MHU76 kmstraight line
- 2 MBW158 kmstraight line
- 3 MEB171 kmstraight line
More about Avon Wilderness Park
Avon Wilderness Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in Victoria, Australia. It covers 396 km² (39,558 ha) — about 51% of the size of New York City, making it the #150 largest national park in Australia (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category Ib: Wilderness Area — a wilderness area kept in its natural state.
Visiting Avon Wilderness Park
The closest airport is Mount Hotham Airport (MHU), about 76 km away — around 1 h 39 min by car; alternatively Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 158 km). Other national parks within reach include Alpine National Park (6,618 km²), Mitchell River National Park (119 km²), Baw Baw National Park (128 km²) and Yarra Ranges National Park (760 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.