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North East Island National Park
North East Island National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1936. Protected area in Queensland, Australia.
- Established
- 1936
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MKY · 132 km
Nearest airports to North East Island National Park
- 1 MKY132 kmstraight line
- 2 ROK191 kmstraight line
- 3 HTI204 kmstraight line
More about North East Island National Park
North East Island National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in Queensland, Australia.
History and protection
The park was established in 1936, 90 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 North East Island National Park
The closest airport is Mackay Airport (MKY), about 132 km away — around 2 h 51 min by car; alternatively Rockhampton Airport (ROK, 191 km). Other national parks within reach include Percy Isles National Park (34 km²), South Island National Park (16 km²), Broad Sound Islands National Park (25 km²) and Northumberland Islands National Park (16 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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