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Kinglake National Park
Kinglake National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1962, covering 56 km² (22 sq mi). It is the #419 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 56 km²
- Established
- 1962
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MEL · 44 km
Nearest airports to Kinglake National Park
- 1 MEL44 kmstraight line
- 2 MEB45 kmstraight line
- 3 MBW64 kmstraight line
More about Kinglake National Park
Kinglake National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 56 km² (5,585 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #419 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1962, 64 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 Kinglake National Park
The closest airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 44 km away — around 57 minutes by car; alternatively Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 45 km). Other national parks within reach include Dandenong Ranges National Park (19 km²), Organ Pipes National Park (1 km²), Churchill National Park (3 km²) and Lake Eildon National Park (278 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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