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Tarlo River National Park

Tarlo River National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2015, covering 87 km² (33 sq mi). It is the #360 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
87 km²
Established
2015
IUCN
Ia: Strict Nature Reserve
Nearest airport
CBR · 111 km

Nearest airports to Tarlo River National Park

  1. 1
    Canberra Airport Flag of AustraliaCanberra, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CBR111 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Bathurst Airport Flag of AustraliaBathurst, Australia Airports in Australia
    BHS124 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flag of AustraliaSydney (Mascot), Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    SYD131 kmstraight line

More about Tarlo River National Park

Tarlo River National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 87 km² (8,650 ha) — about 82% of the size of Paris, making it the #360 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2015, 11 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category Ia: Strict Nature Reserve — a strict nature reserve, managed mainly for science.

Visiting Tarlo River National Park

The closest airport is Canberra Airport (CBR), about 111 km away — around 2 h 25 min by car; alternatively Bathurst Airport (BHS, 124 km). Other national parks within reach include Mares Forest National Park (26 km²), Guula Ngurra National Park (34 km²), Bangadilly National Park (13 km²) and Bungonia National Park (8 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Tarlo River National Park?

87 km² — about 8,650 hectares or 33 square miles.

When was Tarlo River National Park established?

In 2015 — 11 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Tarlo River National Park?

Canberra Airport (CBR), about 111 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Tarlo River National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category Ia: Strict Nature Reserve of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.