Mitirinchi Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)

Mitirinchi Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) is one of 912 national parks in Australia — off Lockhart River, East coast of North Queensland, Australia. It covers 0.0 km² (1 ha), making it the #869 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 Mitirinchi Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)

The closest airport is Lockhart River Airport (IRG), about 47 km away — around 1 h 1 min by car; alternatively Coen Airport (CUQ, 156 km). Other national parks within reach include Wuthara Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (1 km²), Ma'alpiku Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (0 km²), Piper Islands National Park (0 km²) and Kutini-Payamu National Park (346 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.