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Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1958, covering 1,326 km² (512 sq mi). It is the #67 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 1,326 km²
- Established
- 1958
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- AYQ · 15 km
Nearest airports to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
- 1 AYQ15 kmstraight line
- 2 ASP340 kmstraight line
More about Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 1,326 km² (132,566 ha) — about 84% of the size of London, making it the #67 largest national park in Australia (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1958, 68 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 Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
The closest airport is Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ), about 15 km away — around 20 minutes by car; alternatively Alice Springs Airport (ASP, 340 km). Other national parks within reach include Watarrka National Park (1,052 km²), Finke Gorge National Park (95 km²), Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park (2,567 km²) and Simpsons Gap National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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