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Idalia National Park
Idalia National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1998, covering 1.4 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #801 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 1.4 km²
- Established
- 1998
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BKQ · 94 km
Nearest airports to Idalia National Park
- 1 BKQ94 kmstraight line
- 2 BCI167 kmstraight line
- 3 LRE175 kmstraight line
More about Idalia National Park
Idalia National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 1.4 km² (144 ha) — about 71% of the size of Monaco, making it the #801 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 Idalia National Park
The closest airport is Blackall Airport (BKQ), about 94 km away — around 2 h 3 min by car; alternatively Barcaldine Airport (BCI, 167 km). Other national parks within reach include Hell Hole Gorge National Park (127 km²), Mariala National Park (270 km²), Welford National Park (1,233 km²) and Lochern National Park (248 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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