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Lane Cove National Park

Lane Cove National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1992, covering 6.7 km² (3 sq mi). It is the #712 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
6.7 km²
Established
1992
IUCN
V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
Nearest airport
SYD · 18 km
Lane Cove National Park
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Nearest airports to Lane Cove National Park

  1. 1
    Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flag of AustraliaSydney (Mascot), Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    SYD18 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Newcastle Airport Flag of AustraliaWilliamtown, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    NTL127 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Bathurst Airport Flag of AustraliaBathurst, Australia Airports in Australia
    BHS144 kmstraight line

More about Lane Cove National Park

Lane Cove National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 6.7 km² (670 ha) — about 3.3 times the size of Monaco, making it the #712 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.

Visiting Lane Cove National Park

The closest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 18 km away — around 24 minutes by car; alternatively Newcastle Airport (NTL, 127 km). Other national parks within reach include Garigal National Park (22 km²), Parramatta National Park, Sydney Harbour National Park (4 km²) and Berowra Valley National Park (36 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Lane Cove National Park?

6.7 km² — about 670 hectares or 3 square miles.

When was Lane Cove National Park established?

In 1992 — 34 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Lane Cove National Park?

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 18 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Lane Cove National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.