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St Helena Island National Park
St Helena Island National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1994, covering 0.8 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #815 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 0.8 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BNE · 11 km
Nearest airports to St Helena Island National Park
- 1 BNE11 kmstraight line
- 2 OOL90 kmstraight line
- 3 MCY90 kmstraight line
More about St Helena Island National Park
St Helena Island National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 0.8 km² (80 ha), making it the #815 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1994, 32 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 St Helena Island National Park
The closest airport is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), about 11 km away — around 15 minutes by car; alternatively Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 90 km). Other national parks within reach include Fort Lytton National Park (0 km²), Teerk Roo Ra National Park (460 km²), Venman Bushland National Park (4 km²) and Koala Bushland National Park (11 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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