Australia · national park
Gumbaynggirr National Park
Gumbaynggirr National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2007, covering 49 km² (19 sq mi). It is the #439 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 49 km²
- Established
- 2007
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CFS · 55 km
Nearest airports to Gumbaynggirr National Park
- 1 CFS55 kmstraight line
- 2 ARM94 kmstraight line
- 3 PQQ103 kmstraight line
More about Gumbaynggirr National Park
Gumbaynggirr National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 49 km² (4,895 ha) — about 83% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #439 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2007, 19 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 Gumbaynggirr National Park
The closest airport is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS), about 55 km away — around 1 h 11 min by car; alternatively Armidale Airport (ARM, 94 km). Other national parks within reach include New England National Park (300 km²), Dunggir National Park (26 km²), Bellinger River National Park (28 km²) and Dorrigo National Park (79 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Gumbaynggirr National Park?
When was Gumbaynggirr National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Gumbaynggirr National Park?
What protection category is Gumbaynggirr National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.