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Djiru National Park
Djiru National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2011, covering 42 km² (16 sq mi). It is the #460 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 42 km²
- Established
- 2011
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CNS · 117 km
Nearest airports to Djiru National Park
- 1 CNS117 kmstraight line
- 2Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSV169 kmstraight lineTownsville, Australia
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- 3 CTN288 kmstraight line
More about Djiru National Park
Djiru National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 42 km² (4,178 ha) — about 71% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #460 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2011, 15 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 Djiru National Park
The closest airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 117 km away — around 2 h 33 min by car; alternatively Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV, 169 km). Other national parks within reach include Tam O'Shanter National Park (0 km²), Hull River National Park, Hull River National Park (37 km²) and Family Islands National Park (6 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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