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Bulburin National Park

Bulburin National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2015, covering 343 km² (132 sq mi). It is the #169 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
343 km²
Established
2015
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
BDB · 87 km
Bulburin National Park
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Nearest airports to Bulburin National Park

  1. 1
    Bundaberg Airport Flag of AustraliaBundaberg, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    BDB87 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Gladstone Airport Flag of AustraliaGladstone, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    GLT91 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Thangool Airport Flag of AustraliaBiloela, Australia Airports in Australia
    THG96 kmstraight line

More about Bulburin National Park

Bulburin National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 343 km² (34,297 ha) — about 3.3 times the size of Paris, making it the #169 largest national park in Australia (0.1% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2015, 11 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 Bulburin National Park

The closest airport is Bundaberg Airport (BDB), about 87 km away — around 1 h 53 min by car; alternatively Gladstone Airport (GLT, 91 km). Other national parks within reach include Warro National Park (61 km²), Mount Colosseum National Park (8 km²), Dawes National Park (89 km²) and Bania National Park (329 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Bulburin National Park?

343 km² — about 34,297 hectares or 132 square miles.

When was Bulburin National Park established?

In 2015 — 11 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Bulburin National Park?

Bundaberg Airport (BDB), about 87 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Bulburin National Park?

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

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