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Danbulla National Park

Danbulla National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2015, covering 114 km² (44 sq mi). It is the #316 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
114 km²
Established
2015
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
CNS · 37 km
Danbulla National Park
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Nearest airports to Danbulla National Park

  1. 1
    Cairns International Airport Flag of AustraliaCairns, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CNS37 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Cooktown Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia Airports in Australia
    CTN194 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville Flag of AustraliaTownsville, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    TSV267 kmstraight line

More about Danbulla National Park

Danbulla National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 114 km² (11,425 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #316 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2015, 11 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 Danbulla National Park

The closest airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 37 km away — around 49 minutes by car; alternatively Cooktown Airport (CTN, 194 km). Other national parks within reach include Crater Lakes National Park (10 km²), Curtain Fig National Park (2 km²), Yungaburra National Park (0 km²) and Davies Creek National Park (5 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Danbulla National Park?

114 km² — about 11,425 hectares or 44 square miles.

When was Danbulla National Park established?

In 2015 — 11 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Danbulla National Park?

Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 37 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Danbulla 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.