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Indwarra National Park

Indwarra National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1999, covering 9.3 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #688 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
9.3 km²
Established
1999
IUCN
Ia: Strict Nature Reserve
Nearest airport
ARM · 60 km

Nearest airports to Indwarra National Park

  1. 1
    Armidale Airport Flag of AustraliaArmidale, Australia Airports in Australia
    ARM60 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Tamworth Airport Flag of AustraliaTamworth, Australia Airports in Australia
    TMW117 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Narrabri Airport Flag of AustraliaNarrabri, Australia Airports in Australia
    NAA139 kmstraight line

More about Indwarra National Park

Indwarra National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 9.3 km² (931 ha) — about 4.6 times the size of Monaco, making it the #688 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1999, 27 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category Ia: Strict Nature Reserve — a strict nature reserve, managed mainly for science.

Visiting Indwarra National Park

The closest airport is Armidale Airport (ARM), about 60 km away — around 1 h 19 min by car; alternatively Tamworth Airport (TMW, 117 km). Other national parks within reach include Single National Park (26 km²), Tingha Plateau CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (34 km²), Goonoowigal CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (10 km²) and Barayamal National Park (2 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Indwarra National Park?

9.3 km² — about 931 hectares or 4 square miles.

When was Indwarra National Park established?

In 1999 — 27 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Indwarra National Park?

Armidale Airport (ARM), about 60 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Indwarra National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category Ia: Strict Nature Reserve of the IUCN protected area categories.

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