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Clements Gap Conservation Park
Clements Gap Conservation Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1963, covering 7.9 km² (3 sq mi). It is the #699 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. Protected area in South Australia.
- Area
- 7.9 km²
- Established
- 1963
- IUCN
- III: Natural Monument or Feature
- Nearest airport
- WYA · 71 km
Nearest airports to Clements Gap Conservation Park
- 1 WYA71 kmstraight line
- 2 PUG115 kmstraight line
- 3 ADL167 kmstraight line
More about Clements Gap Conservation Park
Clements Gap Conservation Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in South Australia. It covers 7.9 km² (790 ha) — about 3.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #699 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1963, 63 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category III: Natural Monument or Feature — protecting a specific natural monument.
Visiting Clements Gap Conservation Park
The closest airport is Whyalla Airport (WYA), about 71 km away — around 1 h 32 min by car; alternatively Port Augusta Airport (PUG, 115 km). Other national parks within reach include Wapma Thura–Southern Flinders Ranges National Park (87 km²), Mambray Creek National Park, Whyalla National Park (20 km²) and Alligator Gorge National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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