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Middle Brother National Park

Middle Brother National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2016, covering 18 km² (7 sq mi). It is the #596 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
18 km²
Established
2016
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
PQQ · 34 km
Middle Brother National Park
Photo: Poyt448 Peter Woodard · CC0

Nearest airports to Middle Brother National Park

  1. 1
    Port Macquarie Airport Flag of AustraliaPort Macquarie, Australia Airports in Australia
    PQQ34 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Newcastle Airport Flag of AustraliaWilliamtown, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    NTL146 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Coffs Harbour Airport Flag of AustraliaCoffs Harbour, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CFS159 kmstraight line

More about Middle Brother National Park

Middle Brother National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 18 km² (1,828 ha) — about 9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #596 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2016, 10 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 Middle Brother National Park

The closest airport is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ), about 34 km away — around 44 minutes by car; alternatively Newcastle Airport (NTL, 146 km). Other national parks within reach include Dooragan National Park (11 km²), Coorabakh National Park (18 km²), Crowdy Bay National Park (102 km²) and Bago Bluff National Park (40 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Middle Brother National Park?

18 km² — about 1,828 hectares or 7 square miles.

When was Middle Brother National Park established?

In 2016 — 10 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Middle Brother National Park?

Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ), about 34 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Middle Brother 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.