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Swain Reefs National Park
Swain Reefs National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2005, covering 0.6 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #828 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 0.6 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MKY · 276 km
Nearest airports to Swain Reefs National Park
- 1 MKY276 kmstraight line
- 2 ROK277 kmstraight line
- 3 GLT299 kmstraight line
More about Swain Reefs National Park
Swain Reefs National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 0.6 km² (56 ha), making it the #828 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 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 Swain Reefs National Park
The closest airport is Mackay Airport (MKY), about 276 km away — around 5 h 59 min by car; alternatively Rockhampton Airport (ROK, 277 km). Other national parks within reach include North East Island National Park, South Island National Park (16 km²), Percy Isles National Park (34 km²) and Bushy Island National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.