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Green Island National Park
Green Island National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1998, covering 0.1 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #859 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 0.1 km²
- Established
- 1998
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CNS · 27 km
Nearest airports to Green Island National Park
- 1 CNS27 kmstraight line
- 2 CTN169 kmstraight line
- 3Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSV290 kmstraight lineTownsville, Australia
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More about Green Island National Park
Green Island National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 0.1 km² (8 ha), making it the #859 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1998, 28 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 Green Island National Park
The closest airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 27 km away — around 36 minutes by car; alternatively Cooktown Airport (CTN, 169 km). Other national parks within reach include Michaelmas and Upolu Cays National Park (30 km²), Fitzroy Island National Park (3 km²), Grey Peaks National Park (33 km²) and Rainforestation Nature Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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