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Mirima National Park

Mirima National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1989, covering 21 km² (8 sq mi). It is the #572 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
21 km²
Established
1989
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
KNX · 6 km
Mirima National Park
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Nearest airports to Mirima National Park

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    East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport Flag of AustraliaKununurra, Australia Airports in Australia
    KNX6 kmstraight line

More about Mirima National Park

Mirima National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 21 km² (2,066 ha) — about 10.2 times the size of Monaco, making it the #572 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1989, 37 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 Mirima National Park

The closest airport is East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX), about 6 km away — around 8 minutes by car. Other national parks within reach include Keep River National Park (262 km²), Judbarra / Gregory National Park (13,004 km²), Purnululu National Park (796 km²) and Drysdale River National Park (4,483 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Mirima National Park?

21 km² — about 2,066 hectares or 8 square miles.

When was Mirima National Park established?

In 1989 — 37 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Mirima National Park?

East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX), about 6 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Mirima 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.