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Junee National Park

Junee National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2000, covering 54 km² (21 sq mi). It is the #425 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
54 km²
Established
2000
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
MOV · 121 km

Nearest airports to Junee National Park

  1. 1
    Moranbah Airport Flag of AustraliaMoranbah, Australia Airports in Australia
    MOV121 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Emerald Airport Flag of AustraliaEmerald, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    EMD123 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Rockhampton Airport Flag of AustraliaRockhampton, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    ROK168 kmstraight line

More about Junee National Park

Junee National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 54 km² (5,400 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #425 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2000, 26 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 Junee National Park

The closest airport is Moranbah Airport (MOV), about 121 km away — around 2 h 37 min by car; alternatively Emerald Airport (EMD, 123 km). Other national parks within reach include Taunton National Park (116 km²), Dipperu National Park (111 km²), Goodedulla National Park (255 km²) and Mount O'Connell National Park (8 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Junee National Park?

54 km² — about 5,400 hectares or 21 square miles.

When was Junee National Park established?

In 2000 — 26 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Junee National Park?

Moranbah Airport (MOV), about 121 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Junee 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.