Australia · national park
Cape Gantheaume National Park
Cape Gantheaume National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1993, covering 201 km² (78 sq mi). It is the #234 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 201 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- Ib: Wilderness Area
- Nearest airport
- KGC · 31 km
Nearest airports to Cape Gantheaume National Park
- 1 KGC31 kmstraight line
- 2 ADL151 kmstraight line
- 3 PLO210 kmstraight line
More about Cape Gantheaume National Park
Cape Gantheaume National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 201 km² (20,095 ha) — about 1.9 times the size of Paris, making it the #234 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category Ib: Wilderness Area — a wilderness area kept in its natural state.
Visiting Cape Gantheaume National Park
The closest airport is Kingscote Airport (KGC), about 31 km away — around 40 minutes by car; alternatively Adelaide International Airport (ADL, 151 km). Other national parks within reach include Parndana National Park (6 km²), Cape Hart National Park, Flinders Chase National Park (326 km²) and Deep Creek National Park (45 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Cape Gantheaume National Park?
When was Cape Gantheaume National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Cape Gantheaume National Park?
What protection category is Cape Gantheaume National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.