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Koreelah National Park

Koreelah National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1999, covering 51 km² (20 sq mi). It is the #431 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
51 km²
Established
1999
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
LSY · 99 km

Nearest airports to Koreelah National Park

  1. 1
    Lismore Airport Flag of AustraliaLismore, Australia Airports in Australia
    LSY99 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Flag of AustraliaToowoomba, Australia Airports in Australia
    WTB105 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Gold Coast Airport Flag of AustraliaGold Coast, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    OOL106 kmstraight line

More about Koreelah National Park

Koreelah National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 51 km² (5,144 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #431 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1999, 27 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 Koreelah National Park

The closest airport is Lismore Airport (LSY), about 99 km away — around 2 h 9 min by car; alternatively Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB, 105 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount Clunie National Park (14 km²), Jirramun National Park, Tooloom National Park (44 km²) and Mount Nothofagus National Park (7 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Koreelah National Park?

51 km² — about 5,144 hectares or 20 square miles.

When was Koreelah National Park established?

In 1999 — 27 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Koreelah National Park?

Lismore Airport (LSY), about 99 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Koreelah 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.