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Moogerah Peaks National Park
Moogerah Peaks National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1982, covering 9.3 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #690 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 9.3 km²
- Established
- 1982
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BNE · 83 km
Nearest airports to Moogerah Peaks National Park
- 1 BNE83 kmstraight line
- 2 OOL89 kmstraight line
- 3 WTB94 kmstraight line
More about Moogerah Peaks National Park
Moogerah Peaks National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 9.3 km² (927 ha) — about 4.6 times the size of Monaco, making it the #690 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1982, 44 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 Moogerah Peaks National Park
The closest airport is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), about 83 km away — around 1 h 48 min by car; alternatively Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 89 km). Other national parks within reach include Main Range National Park (115 km²), Jirramun National Park, Mount Barney National Park (97 km²) and Mount Nothofagus National Park (7 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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