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Goonoowigal CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area
Goonoowigal CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area is a national park in Australia, established in 2005, covering 10 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #668 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area in New South Wales, Australia.
- Area
- 10 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ARM · 90 km
Nearest airports to Goonoowigal CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area
- 1 ARM90 kmstraight line
- 2 MRZ131 kmstraight line
- 3 NAA139 kmstraight line
More about Goonoowigal CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area
Goonoowigal CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area is one of 912 national parks in Australia — CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area in New South Wales, Australia. It covers 10 km² (1,049 ha) — about 5.2 times the size of Monaco, making it the #668 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 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 Goonoowigal CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area
The closest airport is Armidale Airport (ARM), about 90 km away — around 1 h 57 min by car; alternatively Moree Airport (MRZ, 131 km). Other national parks within reach include Barayamal National Park (2 km²), Tingha Plateau CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (34 km²), Gwydir River CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (34 km²) and Nullamanna CCA Zone 1 National Park (3 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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