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Christmas Island National Park
Christmas Island National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1980, covering 85 km² (33 sq mi). It is the #365 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 85 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- XCH · 9 km
Nearest airports to Christmas Island National Park
- 1Christmas Island International AirportXCH9 kmstraight line
Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island
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More about Christmas Island National Park
Christmas Island National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 85 km² (8,500 ha) — about 81% of the size of Paris, making it the #365 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 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 Christmas Island National Park
The closest airport is Christmas Island International Airport (XCH), about 9 km away — around 11 minutes by car.
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