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Rocky Islets National Park
Rocky Islets National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1939, covering 3.2 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #771 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. Protected area in Queensland, Australia.
- Area
- 3.2 km²
- Established
- 1939
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CTN · 72 km
Nearest airports to Rocky Islets National Park
- 1 CTN72 kmstraight line
- 2 CNS226 kmstraight line
- 3 CUQ282 kmstraight line
More about Rocky Islets National Park
Rocky Islets National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in Queensland, Australia. It covers 3.2 km² (320 ha) — about 1.6 times the size of Monaco, making it the #771 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1939, 87 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 Rocky Islets National Park
The closest airport is Cooktown Airport (CTN), about 72 km away — around 1 h 34 min by car; alternatively Cairns International Airport (CNS, 226 km). Other national parks within reach include Two Islands National Park (0 km²), Lizard Island National Park (9 km²), Three Islands Group National Park (1 km²) and Turtle Group National Park (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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