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Scheyville National Park

Scheyville National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1996, covering 9.3 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #687 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
9.3 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
Nearest airport
SYD · 47 km
Scheyville National Park
Photo: John Dalton at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest airports to Scheyville National Park

  1. 1
    Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flag of AustraliaSydney (Mascot), Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    SYD47 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Bathurst Airport Flag of AustraliaBathurst, Australia Airports in Australia
    BHS117 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Newcastle Airport Flag of AustraliaWilliamtown, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    NTL125 kmstraight line

More about Scheyville National Park

Scheyville National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 9.3 km² (932 ha) — about 4.6 times the size of Monaco, making it the #687 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1996, 30 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.

Visiting Scheyville National Park

The closest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 47 km away — around 1 h 1 min by car; alternatively Bathurst Airport (BHS, 117 km). Other national parks within reach include Cattai National Park (4 km²), Yiraaldiya National Park (5 km²), Marramarra National Park (117 km²) and Berowra Valley National Park (36 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Scheyville National Park?

9.3 km² — about 932 hectares or 4 square miles.

When was Scheyville National Park established?

In 1996 — 30 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Scheyville National Park?

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 47 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Scheyville National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape of the IUCN protected area categories.

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