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Eucla National Park
Eucla National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1979, covering 33 km² (13 sq mi). It is the #499 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 33 km²
- Established
- 1979
- IUCN
- II: National Park
More about Eucla National Park
Eucla National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 33 km² (3,300 ha) — about 56% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #499 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1979, 47 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 Eucla National Park
Other national parks within reach include Nullarbor National Park (323 km²) and Great Australian Bight Marine National Park (1,259 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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