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Mapleton Falls National Park
Mapleton Falls National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2001, covering 0.3 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #847 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 0.3 km²
- Established
- 2001
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MCY · 25 km
Nearest airports to Mapleton Falls National Park
- 1 MCY25 kmstraight line
- 2 BNE88 kmstraight line
- 3 OKY139 kmstraight line
More about Mapleton Falls National Park
Mapleton Falls National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 0.3 km² (26 ha), making it the #847 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2001, 25 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 Mapleton Falls National Park
The closest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), about 25 km away — around 32 minutes by car; alternatively Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 88 km). Other national parks within reach include Kondalilla National Park (16 km²), Triunia National Park (0 km²), Maleny National Park (19 km²) and Ferntree Creek National Park (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.