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Karlamilyi National Park

Karlamilyi National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1977, covering 12,837 km² (4,956 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
12,837 km²
Established
1977
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
ZNE · 300 km

Nearest airports to Karlamilyi National Park

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    Newman Airport Flag of AustraliaNewman, Australia Airports in Australia
    ZNE300 kmstraight line

More about Karlamilyi National Park

Karlamilyi National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 12,837 km² (1,283,700 ha) — about 8.2 times the size of London, making it the #5 largest national park in Australia (3% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1977, 49 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 Karlamilyi National Park

The closest airport is Newman Airport (ZNE), about 300 km away — around 6 h 30 min by car. Other national parks within reach include Collier Range National Park (2,352 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Karlamilyi National Park?

12,837 km² — about 1,283,700 hectares or 4,956 square miles.

When was Karlamilyi National Park established?

In 1977 — 49 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Karlamilyi National Park?

Newman Airport (ZNE), about 300 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Karlamilyi 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.