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Burleigh Head National Park
Burleigh Head National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1994, covering 0.3 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #845 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 0.3 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- OOL · 9 km
Nearest airports to Burleigh Head National Park
- 1 OOL9 kmstraight line
- 2 BNK83 kmstraight line
- 3 LSY84 kmstraight line
More about Burleigh Head National Park
Burleigh Head National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 0.3 km² (27 ha), making it the #845 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1994, 32 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 Burleigh Head National Park
The closest airport is Gold Coast Airport (OOL), about 9 km away — around 12 minutes by car; alternatively Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK, 83 km). Other national parks within reach include Nicoll Scrub National Park (0 km²), Springbrook National Park (25 km²), Nerang National Park (17 km²) and Mooball National Park (12 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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