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Bungawalbin National Park
Bungawalbin National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1999, covering 37 km² (14 sq mi). It is the #478 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 37 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LSY · 32 km
Nearest airports to Bungawalbin National Park
- 1 LSY32 kmstraight line
- 2 BNK50 kmstraight line
- 3 OOL110 kmstraight line
More about Bungawalbin National Park
Bungawalbin National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 37 km² (3,711 ha) — about 63% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #478 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1999, 27 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 Bungawalbin National Park
The closest airport is Lismore Airport (LSY), about 32 km away — around 41 minutes by car; alternatively Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK, 50 km). Other national parks within reach include Broadwater National Park (421 km²), Bundjalung National Park (210 km²), Mallanganee National Park (11 km²) and Mount Pikapene National Park (26 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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