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Teerk Roo Ra National Park
Teerk Roo Ra National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2007, covering 460 km² (178 sq mi). It is the #135 largest of Australia's 912 national parks. Protected area in Queensland, Australia.
- Area
- 460 km²
- Established
- 2007
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BNE · 26 km
Nearest airports to Teerk Roo Ra National Park
- 1 BNE26 kmstraight line
- 2 OOL76 kmstraight line
- 3 MCY104 kmstraight line
More about Teerk Roo Ra National Park
Teerk Roo Ra National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in Queensland, Australia. It covers 460 km² (46,000 ha) — about 59% of the size of New York City, making it the #135 largest national park in Australia (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2007, 19 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 Teerk Roo Ra National Park
The closest airport is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), about 26 km away — around 34 minutes by car; alternatively Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 76 km). Other national parks within reach include Naree Budjong Djara National Park (524 km²), St Helena Island National Park (1 km²), Venman Bushland National Park (4 km²) and Koala Bushland National Park (11 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.