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Stirling Range National Park
Stirling Range National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2011, covering 1,157 km² (447 sq mi). It is the #78 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 1,157 km²
- Established
- 2011
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ALH · 64 km
Nearest airports to Stirling Range National Park
- 1 ALH64 kmstraight line
- 2 PER335 kmstraight line
More about Stirling Range National Park
Stirling Range National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 1,157 km² (115,662 ha) — about 74% of the size of London, making it the #78 largest national park in Australia (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2011, 15 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 Stirling Range National Park
The closest airport is Albany Airport (ALH), about 64 km away — around 1 h 24 min by car; alternatively Perth International Airport (PER, 335 km). Other national parks within reach include Porongurup National Park (25 km²), Hassell National Park (11 km²), Waychinicup National Park (40 km²) and Gull Rock National Park (21 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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