Pilliga West CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area

Pilliga West CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area is one of 912 national parks in Australia — CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area in New South Wales, Australia. It covers 365 km² (36,475 ha) — about 3.5 times the size of Paris, making it the #160 largest national park in Australia (0.1% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2010, 16 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 Pilliga West CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area

The closest airport is Coonamble Airport (CNB), about 60 km away — around 1 h 18 min by car; alternatively Walgett Airport (WGE, 89 km). Other national parks within reach include Pilliga West CCA Zone 1 National Park (80 km²), Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park (105 km²), Merriwindi CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (17 km²) and Pilliga CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area (332 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.