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Conondale National Park

Conondale National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2018, covering 359 km² (139 sq mi). It is the #162 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
359 km²
Established
2018
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
MCY · 44 km
Conondale National Park
Photo: Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest airports to Conondale National Park

  1. 1
    Sunshine Coast Airport Flag of AustraliaMaroochydore, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MCY44 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Brisbane International Airport Flag of AustraliaBrisbane, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    BNE93 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Oakey Army Aviation Centre Flag of AustraliaAustralia Airports in Australia
    OKY122 kmstraight line

More about Conondale National Park

Conondale National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 359 km² (35,876 ha) — about 3.4 times the size of Paris, making it the #162 largest national park in Australia (0.1% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2018, 8 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 Conondale National Park

The closest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), about 44 km away — around 57 minutes by car; alternatively Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 93 km). Other national parks within reach include Maleny National Park (19 km²), Mapleton Falls National Park (0 km²), Kondalilla National Park (16 km²) and Bellthorpe National Park (76 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Conondale National Park?

359 km² — about 35,876 hectares or 139 square miles.

When was Conondale National Park established?

In 2018 — 8 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Conondale National Park?

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), about 44 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Conondale National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.