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Capricorn Coast National Park
Capricorn Coast National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2006, covering 1.8 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #788 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 1.8 km²
- Established
- 2006
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ROK · 40 km
Nearest airports to Capricorn Coast National Park
- 1 ROK40 kmstraight line
- 2 GLT97 kmstraight line
- 3 THG154 kmstraight line
More about Capricorn Coast National Park
Capricorn Coast National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 1.8 km² (180 ha) — about the size of Monaco, making it the #788 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2006, 20 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 Capricorn Coast National Park
The closest airport is Rockhampton Airport (ROK), about 40 km away — around 52 minutes by car; alternatively Gladstone Airport (GLT, 97 km). Other national parks within reach include Baga National Park (1 km²), Mount Etna Caves National Park (6 km²), Mount Archer National Park (43 km²) and Fitzroy Caves National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.