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Baga National Park
Baga National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1977, covering 1.4 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #801 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 1.4 km²
- Established
- 1977
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ROK · 24 km
Nearest airports to Baga National Park
- 1 ROK24 kmstraight line
- 2 GLT95 kmstraight line
- 3 THG142 kmstraight line
More about Baga National Park
Baga National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 1.4 km² (144 ha) — about 71% of the size of Monaco, making it the #801 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1977, 49 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 Baga National Park
The closest airport is Rockhampton Airport (ROK), about 24 km away — around 31 minutes by car; alternatively Gladstone Airport (GLT, 95 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount Archer National Park (43 km²), Capricorn Coast National Park (2 km²), Mount Etna Caves National Park (6 km²) and Fitzroy Caves National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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