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Merriwindi CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area
Merriwindi CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area is a national park in Australia, established in 2005, covering 17 km² (7 sq mi). It is the #615 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area in New South Wales, Australia.
- Area
- 17 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CNB · 61 km
Nearest airports to Merriwindi CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area
- 1 CNB61 kmstraight line
- 2 NAA97 kmstraight line
- 3 WGE118 kmstraight line
More about Merriwindi CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area
Merriwindi CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area is one of 912 national parks in Australia — CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area in New South Wales, Australia. It covers 17 km² (1,687 ha) — about 8.4 times the size of Monaco, making it the #615 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 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 Merriwindi CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area
The closest airport is Coonamble Airport (CNB), about 61 km away — around 1 h 19 min by car; alternatively Narrabri Airport (NAA, 97 km). Other national parks within reach include Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park (105 km²), Pilliga West CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (365 km²), Yarrigan CCA Zone 1 National Park (31 km²) and Timmallallie CCA Zone 1 National Park (393 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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