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Humboldt National Park

Humboldt National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2009, covering 77 km² (30 sq mi). It is the #382 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
77 km²
Established
2009
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
EMD · 107 km

Nearest airports to Humboldt National Park

  1. 1
    Emerald Airport Flag of AustraliaEmerald, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    EMD107 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Thangool Airport Flag of AustraliaBiloela, Australia Airports in Australia
    THG169 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Rockhampton Airport Flag of AustraliaRockhampton, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    ROK184 kmstraight line

More about Humboldt National Park

Humboldt National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 77 km² (7,709 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of Manhattan, making it the #382 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2009, 17 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 Humboldt National Park

The closest airport is Emerald Airport (EMD), about 107 km away — around 2 h 19 min by car; alternatively Thangool Airport (THG, 169 km). Other national parks within reach include Albinia National Park (73 km²), Blackdown Tableland National Park (479 km²), Taunton National Park (116 km²) and Nuga Nuga National Park (29 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Humboldt National Park?

77 km² — about 7,709 hectares or 30 square miles.

When was Humboldt National Park established?

In 2009 — 17 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Humboldt National Park?

Emerald Airport (EMD), about 107 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Humboldt National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.