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Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park

Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2005, covering 105 km² (41 sq mi). It is the #331 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. CCA Zone 1 National Park in New South Wales, Australia.

Area
105 km²
Established
2005
IUCN
Ia: Strict Nature Reserve
Nearest airport
CNB · 78 km
Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park
Photo: Margaret Donald · CC BY-SA 2.0

Nearest airports to Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park

  1. 1
    Coonamble Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia Airports in Australia
    CNB78 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Narrabri Airport Flag of AustraliaNarrabri, Australia Airports in Australia
    NAA81 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Walgett Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia Airports in Australia
    WGE104 kmstraight line

More about Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park

Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — CCA Zone 1 National Park in New South Wales, Australia. It covers 105 km² (10,523 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #331 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2005, 21 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 Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park

The closest airport is Coonamble Airport (CNB), about 78 km away — around 1 h 42 min by car; alternatively Narrabri Airport (NAA, 81 km). Other national parks within reach include Pilliga CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (332 km²), Pilliga West CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (365 km²), Merriwindi CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (17 km²) and Pilliga West CCA Zone 1 National Park (80 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park?

105 km² — about 10,523 hectares or 41 square miles.

When was Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park established?

In 2005 — 21 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park?

Coonamble Airport (CNB), about 78 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category Ia: Strict Nature Reserve of the IUCN protected area categories.

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