Eubenangee Swamp National Park

Eubenangee Swamp National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 19 km² (1,900 ha) — about 9.4 times the size of Monaco, making it the #585 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 Eubenangee Swamp National Park

The closest airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 64 km away — around 1 h 24 min by car; alternatively Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV, 221 km). Other national parks within reach include Ella Bay National Park (37 km²), Wooroonooran National Park (1,149 km²), Palmerston Rocks National Park (0 km²) and Moresby Range National Park (6 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.