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Nattai National Park

Nattai National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2016, covering 489 km² (189 sq mi). It is the #128 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
489 km²
Established
2016
IUCN
Ib: Wilderness Area
Nearest airport
SYD · 84 km
Nattai National Park
Photo: Stephan Ridgway from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0

Nearest airports to Nattai National Park

  1. 1
    Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flag of AustraliaSydney (Mascot), Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    SYD84 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Bathurst Airport Flag of AustraliaBathurst, Australia Airports in Australia
    BHS118 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Canberra Airport Flag of AustraliaCanberra, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CBR155 kmstraight line

More about Nattai National Park

Nattai National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 489 km² (48,900 ha) — about 62% of the size of New York City, making it the #128 largest national park in Australia (0.1% 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 Ib: Wilderness Area — a wilderness area kept in its natural state.

Visiting Nattai National Park

The closest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 84 km away — around 1 h 50 min by car; alternatively Bathurst Airport (BHS, 118 km). Other national parks within reach include Thirlmere Lakes National Park (7 km²), Guula Ngurra National Park (34 km²), Bangadilly National Park (13 km²) and Macquarie Pass National Park (10 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Nattai National Park?

489 km² — about 48,900 hectares or 189 square miles.

When was Nattai National Park established?

In 2016 — 10 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Nattai National Park?

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 84 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Nattai National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category Ib: Wilderness Area of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.