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Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park
Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1989, covering 1.3 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #806 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. Protected area in Queensland, Australia.
- Area
- 1.3 km²
- Established
- 1989
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- IRG · 100 km
Nearest airports to Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park
- 1 IRG100 kmstraight line
- 2 WEI188 kmstraight line
- 3 HID194 kmstraight line
More about Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park
Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in Queensland, Australia. It covers 1.3 km² (129 ha) — about 64% of the size of Monaco, making it the #806 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1989, 37 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 Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park
The closest airport is Lockhart River Airport (IRG), about 100 km away — around 2 h 9 min by car; alternatively Weipa Airport (WEI, 188 km). Other national parks within reach include Wuthathi (Saunders Islands) National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (0 km²), Piper Islands National Park (0 km²), Wuthara Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (1 km²) and Wuthathi (Shelburne Bay) National Park Aboriginal (373 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.