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Nymph Island National Park
Nymph Island National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1980, covering 0.7 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #823 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. Protected area in Queensland, Australia.
- Area
- 0.7 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CTN · 88 km
Nearest airports to Nymph Island National Park
- 1 CTN88 kmstraight line
- 2 CUQ251 kmstraight line
- 3 CNS253 kmstraight line
More about Nymph Island National Park
Nymph Island National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in Queensland, Australia. It covers 0.7 km² (65 ha), making it the #823 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 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 Nymph Island National Park
The closest airport is Cooktown Airport (CTN), about 88 km away — around 1 h 54 min by car; alternatively Coen Airport (CUQ, 251 km). Other national parks within reach include Turtle Group National Park (1 km²), Lizard Island National Park (9 km²), Rocky Islets National Park (3 km²) and Howick Group National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (2 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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