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Discovery Bay Marine National Park
Discovery Bay Marine National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2002, covering 28 km² (11 sq mi). It is the #529 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. Protected area in Victoria, Australia.
- Area
- 28 km²
- Established
- 2002
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PTJ · 10 km
Nearest airports to Discovery Bay Marine National Park
- 1 PTJ10 kmstraight line
- 2 MGB85 kmstraight line
- 3 AVV273 kmstraight line
More about Discovery Bay Marine National Park
Discovery Bay Marine National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in Victoria, Australia. It covers 28 km² (2,790 ha) — about 13.8 times the size of Monaco, making it the #529 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2002, 24 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 Discovery Bay Marine National Park
The closest airport is Portland Airport (PTJ), about 10 km away — around 13 minutes by car; alternatively Mount Gambier Airport (MGB, 85 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount Richmond National Park (17 km²), Cobboboonee National Park (185 km²), Lower Glenelg National Park (264 km²) and Piccaninnie Ponds National Park (7 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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