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Mount Coolum National Park
Mount Coolum National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2001, covering 0.7 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #822 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 0.7 km²
- Established
- 2001
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MCY · 3 km
Nearest airports to Mount Coolum National Park
- 1 MCY3 kmstraight line
- 2 BNE91 kmstraight line
- 3 HVB140 kmstraight line
More about Mount Coolum National Park
Mount Coolum National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 0.7 km² (69 ha), making it the #822 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2001, 25 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 Mount Coolum National Park
The closest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), about 3 km away — around 4 minutes by car; alternatively Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 91 km). Other national parks within reach include Ferntree Creek National Park (1 km²), Mooloolah River National Park (17 km²), Eudlo Creek National Park (0 km²) and Noosa National Park (29 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.