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Brook Islands National Park
Brook Islands National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2000, covering 0.6 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #827 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 0.6 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TSV · 134 km
Nearest airports to Brook Islands National Park
- 1Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSV134 kmstraight lineTownsville, Australia
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- 2 CNS151 kmstraight line
- 3 CTN322 kmstraight line
More about Brook Islands National Park
Brook Islands National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 0.6 km² (59 ha), making it the #827 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 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 Brook Islands National Park
The closest airport is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), about 134 km away — around 2 h 54 min by car; alternatively Cairns International Airport (CNS, 151 km). Other national parks within reach include Goold Island National Park (8 km²), Hinchinbrook Island National Park (398 km²), Family Islands National Park (6 km²) and Girramay National Park (338 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.