Australia · national park
Strzelecki National Park
Strzelecki National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1967, covering 76 km² (29 sq mi). It is the #385 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 76 km²
- Established
- 1967
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LST · 165 km
Nearest airports to Strzelecki National Park
- 1Launceston AirportLST165 kmstraight lineLaunceston (Western Junction), Australia
Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
- 2 DPO176 kmstraight line
- 3 BWT218 kmstraight line
More about Strzelecki National Park
Strzelecki National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 76 km² (7,635 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of Manhattan, making it the #385 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1967, 59 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 Strzelecki National Park
The closest airport is Launceston Airport (LST), about 165 km away — around 3 h 35 min by car; alternatively Devonport Airport (DPO, 176 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount William National Park (186 km²), Kent Group National Park (313 km²), Ben Lomond National Park (165 km²) and Narawntapu National Park (45 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Strzelecki National Park?
When was Strzelecki National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Strzelecki National Park?
What protection category is Strzelecki National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.