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Nuyts Archipelago Conservation Park
Nuyts Archipelago Conservation Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1972, covering 89 km² (34 sq mi). It is the #355 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. Protected area in South Australia.
- Area
- 89 km²
- Established
- 1972
- IUCN
- Ia: Strict Nature Reserve
- Nearest airport
- CED · 27 km
Nearest airports to Nuyts Archipelago Conservation Park
- 1 CED27 kmstraight line
- 2 PLO337 kmstraight line
More about Nuyts Archipelago Conservation Park
Nuyts Archipelago Conservation Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in South Australia. It covers 89 km² (8,862 ha) — about 84% of the size of Paris, making it the #355 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1972, 54 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category Ia: Strict Nature Reserve — a strict nature reserve, managed mainly for science.
Visiting Nuyts Archipelago Conservation Park
The closest airport is Ceduna Airport (CED), about 27 km away — around 35 minutes by car; alternatively Port Lincoln Airport (PLO, 337 km). Other national parks within reach include Wittelbee National Park (2 km²), Gawler Ranges National Park (1,629 km²), Great Australian Bight Marine National Park (1,259 km²) and Lake Gairdner National Park (5,532 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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