Gwydir River CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area

Gwydir River 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 34 km² (3,412 ha) — about 58% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #491 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2012, 14 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 Gwydir River CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area

The closest airport is Armidale Airport (ARM), about 99 km away — around 2 h 9 min by car; alternatively Moree Airport (MRZ, 110 km). Other national parks within reach include Gwydir River CCA Zone 1 National Park (47 km²), Serpentine Ridge CCA Zone 1 National Park (4 km²), Goonoowigal CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (10 km²) and Tingha Plateau CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (34 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.