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Waitpinga National Park
Waitpinga National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1972, covering 0.0 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #866 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 0.0 km²
- Established
- 1972
- IUCN
- III: Natural Monument or Feature
- Nearest airport
- KGC · 74 km
Nearest airports to Waitpinga National Park
- 1 KGC74 kmstraight line
- 2 ADL74 kmstraight line
- 3 PLO248 kmstraight line
More about Waitpinga National Park
Waitpinga National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 0.0 km² (3 ha), making it the #866 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1972, 54 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category III: Natural Monument or Feature — protecting a specific natural monument.
Visiting Waitpinga National Park
The closest airport is Kingscote Airport (KGC), about 74 km away — around 1 h 36 min by car; alternatively Adelaide International Airport (ADL, 74 km). Other national parks within reach include Eric Bonython National Park (0 km²), Deep Creek National Park (45 km²), Hindmarsh Valley National Park (4 km²) and Cape Hart National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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