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Deep Creek National Park
Deep Creek National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2021, covering 45 km² (17 sq mi). It is the #450 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 45 km²
- Established
- 2021
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KGC · 67 km
Nearest airports to Deep Creek National Park
- 1 KGC67 kmstraight line
- 2 ADL80 kmstraight line
- 3 PLO244 kmstraight line
More about Deep Creek National Park
Deep Creek National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 45 km² (4,469 ha) — about 76% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #450 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2021, 5 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 Deep Creek National Park
The closest airport is Kingscote Airport (KGC), about 67 km away — around 1 h 27 min by car; alternatively Adelaide International Airport (ADL, 80 km). Other national parks within reach include Eric Bonython National Park (0 km²), Waitpinga National Park (0 km²), Cape Hart National Park and Hindmarsh Valley National Park (4 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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