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Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta
Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta is a national park in Australia, established in 2020, covering 5.5 km² (2 sq mi). It is the #733 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 5.5 km²
- Established
- 2020
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ADL · 12 km
Nearest airports to Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta
- 1 ADL12 kmstraight line
- 2 KGC118 kmstraight line
- 3 WYA241 kmstraight line
More about Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta
Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 5.5 km² (545 ha) — about 2.7 times the size of Monaco, making it the #733 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2020, 6 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 Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta
The closest airport is Adelaide International Airport (ADL), about 12 km away — around 15 minutes by car; alternatively Kingscote Airport (KGC, 118 km). Other national parks within reach include Belair National Park (8 km²), Onkaparinga River National Park (15 km²), Cleland National Park (10 km²) and Totness National Park (0 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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