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Repulse Islands National Park
Repulse Islands National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1998, covering 1.4 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #803 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 1.4 km²
- Established
- 1998
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HTI · 28 km
Nearest airports to Repulse Islands National Park
- 1 HTI28 kmstraight line
- 2Proserpine Whitsunday Coast AirportPPP36 kmstraight lineProserpine, Australia
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- 3 MKY71 kmstraight line
More about Repulse Islands National Park
Repulse Islands National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 1.4 km² (141 ha) — about 70% of the size of Monaco, making it the #803 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1998, 28 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 Repulse Islands National Park
The closest airport is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), about 28 km away — around 36 minutes by car; alternatively Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP, 36 km). Other national parks within reach include Smith Islands National Park (11 km²), Molle Islands National Park (18 km²), Lindeman Islands National Park (28 km²) and Newry Islands National Park (5 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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