Australia · national park
Dorrigo National Park
Dorrigo National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2003, covering 79 km² (30 sq mi). It is the #377 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 79 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CFS · 36 km
Nearest airports to Dorrigo National Park
- 1 CFS36 kmstraight line
- 2 ARM110 kmstraight line
- 3 PQQ118 kmstraight line
More about Dorrigo National Park
Dorrigo National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 79 km² (7,885 ha) — about 75% of the size of Paris, making it the #377 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 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 Dorrigo National Park
The closest airport is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS), about 36 km away — around 46 minutes by car; alternatively Armidale Airport (ARM, 110 km). Other national parks within reach include Bellinger River National Park (28 km²), Junuy Juluum National Park (9 km²), Cascade National Park (36 km²) and Bindarri National Park (56 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Dorrigo National Park?
When was Dorrigo National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Dorrigo National Park?
What protection category is Dorrigo National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.