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Little Mulgrave National Park

Little Mulgrave National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2011, covering 109 km² (42 sq mi). It is the #323 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
109 km²
Established
2011
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
CNS · 31 km
Little Mulgrave National Park
Photo: Damon Ramsey of www.educational-tours.com.au · CC BY-SA 2.5

Nearest airports to Little Mulgrave National Park

  1. 1
    Cairns International Airport Flag of AustraliaCairns, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CNS31 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Cooktown Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia Airports in Australia
    CTN198 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville Flag of AustraliaTownsville, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    TSV259 kmstraight line

More about Little Mulgrave National Park

Little Mulgrave National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 109 km² (10,900 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #323 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2011, 15 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 Little Mulgrave National Park

The closest airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 31 km away — around 41 minutes by car; alternatively Cooktown Airport (CTN, 198 km). Other national parks within reach include Crater Lakes National Park (10 km²), Danbulla National Park (114 km²), Gadgarra National Park (81 km²) and Dinden National Park (211 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Little Mulgrave National Park?

109 km² — about 10,900 hectares or 42 square miles.

When was Little Mulgrave National Park established?

In 2011 — 15 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Little Mulgrave National Park?

Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 31 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Little Mulgrave 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.