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The Palms National Park
The Palms National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1950, covering 0.1 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #857 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 0.1 km²
- Established
- 1950
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- OKY · 55 km
Nearest airports to The Palms National Park
- 1 OKY55 kmstraight line
- 2 WTB70 kmstraight line
- 3 MCY125 kmstraight line
More about The Palms National Park
The Palms National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 0.1 km² (12 ha), making it the #857 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1950, 76 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 The Palms National Park
The closest airport is Oakey Army Aviation Centre (OKY), about 55 km away — around 1 h 11 min by car; alternatively Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB, 70 km). Other national parks within reach include Pidna National Park (2 km²), Tarong National Park (15 km²), Mount Binga National Park (11 km²) and Bunya Mountains National Park (Recovery) — easy to combine on one trip.
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