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Kellidie Bay National Park
Kellidie Bay National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1978, covering 18 km² (7 sq mi). It is the #605 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. Protected area in South Australia.
- Area
- 18 km²
- Established
- 1978
- IUCN
- Ia: Strict Nature Reserve
- Nearest airport
- PLO · 32 km
Nearest airports to Kellidie Bay National Park
- 1 PLO32 kmstraight line
- 2 KGC219 kmstraight line
- 3 WYA251 kmstraight line
More about Kellidie Bay National Park
Kellidie Bay National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in South Australia. It covers 18 km² (1,796 ha) — about 8.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #605 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1978, 48 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 Kellidie Bay National Park
The closest airport is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO), about 32 km away — around 41 minutes by car; alternatively Kingscote Airport (KGC, 219 km). Other national parks within reach include Coffin Bay National Park (310 km²), Sleaford Mere National Park (6 km²), Lincoln National Park (217 km²) and Hambidge National Park (381 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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