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Nerang National Park

Nerang National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2014, covering 17 km² (6 sq mi). It is the #618 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
17 km²
Established
2014
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
OOL · 29 km
Nerang National Park
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Nearest airports to Nerang National Park

  1. 1
    Gold Coast Airport Flag of AustraliaGold Coast, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    OOL29 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Brisbane International Airport Flag of AustraliaBrisbane, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    BNE68 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Lismore Airport Flag of AustraliaLismore, Australia Airports in Australia
    LSY96 kmstraight line

More about Nerang National Park

Nerang National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 17 km² (1,659 ha) — about 8.2 times the size of Monaco, making it the #618 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2014, 12 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 Nerang National Park

The closest airport is Gold Coast Airport (OOL), about 29 km away — around 38 minutes by car; alternatively Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 68 km). Other national parks within reach include The Knoll National Park, Tamborine National Park (21 km²), Springbrook National Park (25 km²) and Sarabah National Park (0 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Nerang National Park?

17 km² — about 1,659 hectares or 6 square miles.

When was Nerang National Park established?

In 2014 — 12 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Nerang National Park?

Gold Coast Airport (OOL), about 29 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Nerang 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.