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Jip Jip National Park
Jip Jip National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1972, covering 1.4 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #805 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 1.4 km²
- Established
- 1972
- IUCN
- III: Natural Monument or Feature
- Nearest airport
- MGB · 150 km
Nearest airports to Jip Jip National Park
- 1 MGB150 kmstraight line
- 2 ADL227 kmstraight line
- 3 PTJ234 kmstraight line
More about Jip Jip National Park
Jip Jip National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 1.4 km² (139 ha) — about 69% of the size of Monaco, making it the #805 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1972, 54 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category III: Natural Monument or Feature — protecting a specific natural monument.
Visiting Jip Jip National Park
The closest airport is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB), about 150 km away — around 3 h 15 min by car; alternatively Adelaide International Airport (ADL, 227 km). Other national parks within reach include Fairview Conservation Park (14 km²), Messent National Park (116 km²), Coorong National Park (467 km²) and Big Heath National Park (25 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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